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My daughter has been attending Fledglings for over 2 years so has been through all the rooms, and my son is about to start. I'm always so impressed with how much my daughter learns at nursery. Staff are dedicated and form lovely relationships with the kids. I don't hesitate to recommend it.", "datePublished": "2019-12-19T04:21:16.752515Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Michal M" }, "reviewBody": "In my humble opinion best nursery in Berkhamsted. Lovely spacious outdoor area , dedicated staff and great indoor facilities. Definitely to be recommended. 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Fledglings Nursery & Preschool # Fledglings Nursery & Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Fledglings, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2ST · Hertfordshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Fledglings Nursery in Berkhamsted is dedicated to delivering outstanding childcare within a nurturing and stimulating environment. Established in 2001, the nursery has built a strong reputation in the local community for its commitment to children's well-being and development. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year, the nursery closes only for public holidays and five working days over Christmas. They focus on learning through play, incorporating activities like soft play and fortnightly music and movement lessons. The nursery implements a Key Person system, ensuring each child receives individualised attention, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for children aged 0 to 5 years. They have separate age-group specific rooms: Ducklings for 6 months to 2 years, Goslings for 2 to 3 years, and Cygnets for 3 to 5 years, each tailored to the developmental needs of the children. Our ethos Fledglings Nursery is committed to children's well-being and development, focusing on learning through play with activities like music and movement. They implement a Key Person system for individualised attention and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. What it's like Leaders and staff work hard to create interesting indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children. Strong transition processes support children to settle well in their environments and engage deeply in a wealth of exciting play opportunities. As a result, children are happy in their nursery and pre-school and make good progress from their starting points. Established in 2001 Learning through play Key Person system EYFS curriculum Age-specific rooms ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Hourly rate for a baby (derived from daily rate) £9.13 / hour - Lunch and snack charge (funded hours) £10 / day - Nappies, wipes and cream charge (funded hours) £2 / day ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year (closed 5 working days at Christmas and public holidays) Age range 6 months to 5 years Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fledglings Nursery & Preschool Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10359512 Lead inspector Antonia Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277187)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/496336) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.fledglingsnursery.com) Fledglings, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2ST [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.56657/51.75081/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Berkhamsted - [Day nurseries in Berkhamsted](/search?q=Berkhamsted) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fledglings-nursery-preschool-hp4-2st-496336) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fledglings Nursery & Preschool Last inspected 8 April 2025 · 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 Leaders and staff work hard to create interesting indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children. Strong transition processes support children to settle well in their environments and engage deeply in a wealth of exciting play opportunities. As a result, children are happy in their nursery and pre-school and make good progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Children show high levels of curiosity in their play. - Children of all ages behave well, are kind to others and play cooperatively. - Leaders skilfully evaluate the care they provide and are committed to adapting practice to meet the needs of the current cohort of children. - Parents play an active role in children's learning, and staff adopt exciting strategies that enable parents to further support children's development at home. - Mealtimes are sociable occasions that prepare children well for their next stage of learning. Areas to develop - 1 develop effective coaching strategies that support staff to identify areas to improve their practice and raise the quality of their teaching to a consistently high standard across all areas of the setting - 2 continue to develop effective methods of promoting children's communication skills by providing toddlers with consistent opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions with staff during play. Inspection #10359512 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277187) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Leaders and staff work hard to create interesting indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children. Older children plant seeds in the garden, understanding how to water them and place them in the sun, keenly anticipating what vegetables they may grow into. ## Parent Reviews of Fledglings Nursery & Preschool 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYFpNxbZ4Z3llYAW0aIvVkyYYBgt9Yxjd5U9nOIAlUmssqNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda Cole 6 years ago Lovely nursery and staff. My daughter has been attending Fledglings for over 2 years so has been through all the rooms, and my son is about to start. I'm always so impressed with how much my daughter learns at nursery. Staff are dedicated and form lovely relationships with the kids. I don't hesitate to recommend it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNakpMbEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x4876434c0b231d1b:0x8177d50c8e873f89) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLHUjlFhsclNlGMNRyLSog83L04CvXMfaY-mEUnWUrn7BqgbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michal M 5 years ago In my humble opinion best nursery in Berkhamsted. Lovely spacious outdoor area , dedicated staff and great indoor facilities. Definitely to be recommended. Both our children loved it! 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