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Early Days Pre-School # Early Days Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Oughtonhead Primary And Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ · Hertfordshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Days Pre-School in Hitchin provides a highly nurturing and caring environment where children aged 2-4 years thrive and have immense fun. The dedicated staff place children at the heart of everything they do, carrying out home visits and gathering comprehensive information to meticulously plan for each child's unique learning needs. This approach ensures that every child receives tailored support within a stimulating and engaging learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. The pre-school has a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, and staff skillfully support children in becoming increasingly independent. Parents consistently praise the caring staff and the significant progress their children make, appreciating the regular updates on their child's learning journey. The pre-school also offers popular stay-and-play sessions, enhancing the community feel and allowing families to experience firsthand the creative and fun atmosphere that makes it such a positive place for children to flourish. The special educational needs coordinator at Early Days Pre-School demonstrates high aspirations for children with SEND, working closely with families and external services to implement effective, targeted support strategies, ensuring all children access a curriculum that meets their needs and provides positive learning experiences. What it's like Children thrive and have immense fun in this safe, highly nurturing and caring pre-school. Children are at the heart of everything staff do. Staff carry out home visits and gather information so they can plan for children's learning needs. Highly nurturing Stimulating curriculum Strong communication focus Fosters independence Engaging environment ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Days Pre-School Last inspected 7 December 2023 · Diane Middleton 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 thrive and have immense fun in this safe, highly nurturing and caring pre-school. Children are at the heart of everything staff do. Staff carry out home visits and gather information so they can plan for children's learning needs. Inspector highlights - Children thrive and have immense fun. - Staff plan a broad and stimulating curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all the children. - Children's communication and language skills are well supported. - Staff support children well to become increasingly independent. - The stimulating and engaging learning environment motivates children to participate in activities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the mathematical curriculum consistently to enhance children's knowledge and skills further. Inspection #10305546 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236796) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Days Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10305546 Lead inspector Diane Middleton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236796)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492398) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-days-pre-school-sg5-2nz-ey492398) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents talk positively about the caring staff and the progress that their children are making. > parents state that they are regularly kept up to date with their children's learning. > parents comment on how much they enjoy the stay-and-play sessions and that the pre-school is a 'creative' and 'fun' place for children to thrive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special education needs coordinator has high aspirations for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with families and external services to implement effective strategies to provide targeted support. As a result, children access a curriculum that meets their needs and provides them with positive learning experiences. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Early Days Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKXvJyMML-zZEHu4waAW8ErNhbzSc0KBi3VZ0XcRWM17gDA6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) ali hacker a year ago This is a fantastic preschool. I can’t praise it enough. My daughter thrived here - both in and out of nursery - she gained so much confidence. The staff are so caring and knowledgeable, and the setting is lovely (great outdoor space too). I feel lucky that she had the chance to go here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyNnBtSEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876340b537ffa7f:0x214908c8fc405b45) Reviews from Google for Early Days Pre-School. 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