Opening hours
Monday to Friday – 9am to 3pm
Datchworth Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire
About this day nursery
Datchworth Pre-School is an inclusive nursery situated in the scenic village of Datchworth, offering a stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. The preschool operates during term-time, from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, providing both half and full-day sessions.
Housed in a purpose-built classroom with an attached indoor hall, the facility also boasts a covered outdoor area, ensuring continuous free-flow play regardless of weather conditions. The dedicated team of qualified staff is committed to fostering a warm and caring atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn and develop with enthusiasm.
An active management committee supports the preschool with administration and fundraising efforts, contributing to its community-focused ethos. The preschool welcomes children from various areas and regularly has spaces available, inviting prospective families to get in touch or arrange a visit to experience its nurturing environment firsthand.
What it's like
Children arrive with enthusiasm to start their day at this warm and caring pre-school. They demonstrate self-confidence as they leave their parents independently. Staff value children as individuals from the moment they start and work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition, building children's interests into their curriculum.
Rural settingPurpose-built classroomCovered outdoor areaTerm-time only
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
2 to 4 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
half day sessions, full day sessions
Waitlist
Spaces available
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Datchworth Pre-School
Last inspected 26 January 2023
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 arrive with enthusiasm to start their day at this warm and caring pre-school. They demonstrate self-confidence as they leave their parents independently. Staff value children as individuals from the moment they start and work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition, building children's interests into their curriculum.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know the children well and have a good understanding of child development, planning next steps in learning to ensure progress.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well with individual plans and relevant strategies.
- Children have regular access to outside play and fresh air, developing language, turn-taking, climbing, and pedaling skills.
- Partnership with parents is very strong, with parents commenting on the dedication and passion of the experienced, kind staff.
- Children are encouraged to be independent and staff take them on visits in their local community to develop understanding of the natural world.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to coherently plan and sequence the curriculum, so that teaching is focused on the skills and knowledge children need to learn next
- 2strengthen opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity in the wider world, to ensure they develop an understanding and tolerance of one another in modern Britain.
Inspection #10264017 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children are nurtured and cared for in exemplary manner
their children have benefitted from the wisdom, guidance and the careful planning of activities that staff offer
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with a special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. They have an individual plan with specific, achievable targets. These targets include relevant strategies and resources to help children make progress, such as objects of reference or picture cards. The setting is inclusive and staff ensure children feel welcome and settled.
Outdoor space
Children have regular access to outside play and fresh air. They delight as they play games with one another and staff. This helps to develop children's language development and turn-taking skills. Children have opportunities to develop their climbing and pedaling skills.
Inspection history
Date: March 2011
- January 2023Good
- May 2017Good
- June 2015Good
- March 2011Good
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