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Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Isbister Centre, Chaulden House Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2BW · Hertfordshire
Number of places
89 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

30pm, except for bank holidays. Established in 2022, this nursery caters to children aged 1 to 3 years.

The recent Ofsted inspection on 24th March 2025 rated the nursery as "Good" in overall effectiveness, highlighting its commitment to providing a vibrant and nurturing environment. Children arrive showing high levels of happiness and joy, warmly welcomed by staff who create a respectful and positive atmosphere.

The nursery has a well-developed curriculum designed to equip children with essential skills and knowledge for their future development. There are also plans in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring that all children are well-supported.

What it's like

Children show high levels of happiness and joy as they arrive at this vibrant setting. Staff welcome children with radiant smiles, which helps children separate from carers with ease. Relationships between staff and children are respectful. Staff manage children's behaviour well.

Happy, joyful childrenWell-developed curriculumStrong parent partnershipsSupports independenceEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)

Last inspected 24 March 2025

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 show high levels of happiness and joy as they arrive at this vibrant setting. Staff welcome children with radiant smiles, which helps children separate from carers with ease. Relationships between staff and children are respectful. Staff manage children's behaviour well.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports children to gain essential skills and knowledge for the future.
  • Children who are disadvantaged are well supported by staff, who genuinely care about the progress children make.
  • Staff use mathematical language during the day, counting blocks and encouraging children to count pepper slices.
  • Children show high levels of energy as they engage in physical play, demonstrating strength, balance, and coordination.
  • Children show increasing independence as they serve their food and manage personal hygiene, boosted by positive praise from staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to be able to use a range of questioning techniques that support children to develop their thinking skills, promote enquiry and broaden knowledge, particularly for older children who are in mixed-age groups.
Inspection #10376214 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents commend the setting for how well they care for children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are plans in place to help close gaps for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed teaching and learning, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's development.

Parent Reviews of Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)

5.0
(6)
Abbie Lee
a year ago

Great nursery - never had any issues. The staff are caring, attentive, and always keep us well informed with regular updates and photos. My son loves attending and it's great knowing he’s in such good hands. Highly recommend!

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Katie S
a year ago

What an absolute gem this nursery is! My two year old started recently and has settled so quickly. She happily waves goodbye to me and goes in by herself. When I pick her up she tells me it was "so fun". The team are so lovely and welcoming. Really happy we chose this nursery.

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Alice F
a year ago

We are so pleased with Flower Pots Chaulden. The staff are wonderful and our son looks forward to bounding into nursery every day. Not only have the staff been incredible in supporting our son’s development, but we always feel informed and engaged in all aspects of his experience. We are forever grateful for this nursery.

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Lara Walton
a year ago

Absolute amazing nursery. My son has been going since it opened. He attends twice a week and loves it. Staff are friendly and he's learnt so much. Would definitely recommend.

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Mike Williams
a year ago

Awesome nursery, my 3 year old absolutely loves it, he has come on leaps and bounds since attending full time, his language and his ability to communicate his needs has improved massively, would highly recommend the nursery 😀

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 March 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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