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Cornerstones Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
·Pound Close Youth And Community Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0PE · Hertfordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Cornerstones Pre-School, established in 2000, operates as a private childcare facility within the Pound Close Youth and Community Centre in Hoddesdon. The pre-school accepts children from two years old until they are ready to begin reception.

They focus on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop a strong sense of belonging. The team believes in valuing each child as an individual, fostering their self-esteem through positive reinforcement.

Emphasis is also placed on building strong partnerships with families, acknowledging parents as their child's primary educators, to collectively support each child in reaching their full potential. The pre-school is committed to safeguarding and works in partnership with Operation Encompass to provide support to children who have experienced domestic abuse.

They maintain clear policies and procedures covering various aspects of their operation, including safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and record-keeping.

What it's like

Children are excited to arrive and settle well at this friendly pre-school. Managers work hard to establish an effective key-person system that supports children's welfare and development. Staff have a deep understanding of children's early experiences, enabling them to provide nurturing support that makes children feel confident and secure.

Privately runSupports children until reception ageStrong family partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Additional hours/non-funded children£6.25 / hour
  • Voluntary snack contribution£0.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9am to 3pm and Friday 9am to 1pm.

Age range

2 years old until reception

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cornerstones Pre-School

Last inspected 18 April 2024 · Antonia Campbell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are excited to arrive and settle well at this friendly pre-school. Managers work hard to establish an effective key-person system that supports children's welfare and development. Staff have a deep understanding of children's early experiences, enabling them to provide nurturing support that makes children feel confident and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident in the skills required for their next stage of learning.
  • Managers and staff have a strong understanding of how children learn best, providing exciting learning opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Relationships with parents and other professionals are strong.
  • Managers develop highly effective methods of monitoring and assessing children's progress.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance current coaching and mentoring processes, enabling staff to identify and engage in consistently meaningful interactions with children
  • 2consistently provide opportunities to support children's understanding of how to use resources appropriately and manage conflict in their play.
Inspection #10335132 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The pre-school's special educational needs coordinator is highly knowledgeable and passionate about her role in supporting children and families. She works closely with individual children and their key staff, providing targeted learning opportunities. This supports all children who attend the nursery to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have access to physical play opportunities both inside and in the secure outdoor play area. Staff encourage children to gather a deeper understanding of why physical activity is important.

Inspection history

Date: June 2018

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good

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