Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm
Early Adventures in Abbots Langley
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire
About this day nursery
Early Adventures, established in 2004 in Abbots Langley, WD5 0BT, offers a stimulating and nurturing learning environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery operates all year round.
Children are excited to arrive and explore, forming incredibly close bonds with the nurturing staff. The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) exceptionally well; key staff build strong relationships and remain with these children throughout their time at the nursery.
Staff work closely with carers and other professionals, attending meetings and undertaking additional training to ensure a high level of care. All children benefit from plenty of outdoor play, eagerly engaging in messy, sensory activities like exploring slime and water.
The nursery fosters high levels of independence and confidence in children of all ages, as seen in babies helping with naptime setup and older children setting tables. Partnerships with parents are of a high standard, with families encouraged to join in nursery routines to further support their child's learning at home.
Parents are highly complimentary about the nurturing care and outstanding support provided to the entire family. The latest Ofsted report, dated 17/05/2023, rates Early Adventures as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' for personal development.
What it's like
Children are excited to arrive and explore this stimulating learning environment. All children form incredibly close bonds with the nurturing staff. Children of all ages demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence and confidence.
Stimulating learning environmentNurturing staff bondsHigh independence and confidenceStrong parent partnershipsExcellent SEND supportRich outdoor play
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Early Adventures
Last inspected 17 May 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are excited to arrive and explore this stimulating learning environment. All children form incredibly close bonds with the nurturing staff. Children of all ages demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence and confidence.
Inspector highlights
- Children are excited to arrive and explore this stimulating learning environment.
- All children form incredibly close bonds with the nurturing staff.
- Children of all ages demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence and confidence.
- Partnerships with parents are of an exceptionally high standard.
- Children with SEND are well supported in the nursery.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance current methods of coaching and support to enable staff to consistently identify areas to improve their practice
- 2better support children to identify appropriate ways to manage conflict in their play.
Inspection #10286035 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are highly complimentary about the nurturing care staff provide.
They deeply appreciate the outstanding support staff offer to the entire family.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop particularly close relationships with their key staff, who remain with them throughout their time at the nursery. Children with SEND are well supported in the nursery. Staff work exceptionally closely with carers and other professionals. They attend various meetings and undertake additional training to ensure children receive a high level of care.
Outdoor space
children across all rooms have plenty of access to outdoor play. They eagerly engage in messy, sensory activities such as exploring slime and water play.
Inspection history
Date: April 2013
- May 2023Good
- October 2017Good
- April 2013Good
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