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Foresters Den Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·236 Turners Hill, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DD · Hertfordshire
Number of places
39 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Foresters Den Nursery believes in a family-first approach to childcare, providing a nurturing and supportive environment that caters to the contemporary needs of parents. The nursery prioritises flexible hours, allowing families to book hourly sessions and adjust them weekly rather than daily, accommodating diverse schedules.

With extended operating hours from 7 am to 7 pm, fifty weeks a year, it offers reliable support for working parents. Their educational philosophy emphasises nature-inspired, child-led learning, encouraging children to explore outdoors in all seasons, fostering confidence, independence, and curiosity.

Freshly prepared, healthy meals are cooked on-site by dedicated nursery cooks, with provisions for various dietary requirements and allergies. The nursery also keeps parents connected through a dedicated app, providing daily updates, photos, and learning observations.

They have two locations in Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey, both designed to offer warm, welcoming spaces for children to grow and thrive.

Our ethos

The nursery's educational philosophy emphasises nature-inspired, child-led learning, encouraging children to explore outdoors in all seasons, fostering confidence, independence, and curiosity. They also focus on a family-first approach, prioritising flexible booking and extended hours to support contemporary parental needs.

What it's like

Children arrive at this inclusive nursery and immediately feel safe as they are welcomed by the warm and nurturing staff who know them so well. New children settle smoothly because of bespoke settling-in processes, where staff gather in-depth knowledge from parents before they start. Children are consistently highly motivated, active learners who make significant progress in all areas of their learning and development.

Flexible ChildcareNature-Led LearningOnsite Fresh MealsParent Communication App

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Food

All meals cooked onsite by dedicated nursery cooks. We cater for allergies and dietary needs.

Opening hours

7am to 7pm, 50 weeks a year

Session types

hourly booking

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Foresters Den Nursery

Last inspected 20 August 2024 · Louisa Taylor

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 arrive at this inclusive nursery and immediately feel safe as they are welcomed by the warm and nurturing staff who know them so well. New children settle smoothly because of bespoke settling-in processes, where staff gather in-depth knowledge from parents before they start. Children are consistently highly motivated, active learners who make significant progress in all areas of their learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • The endless choice of stimulating play experiences and continuous access to outdoor play ensure children are continually engaged in their play.
  • High-quality resources are easily accessible to all children, offering them opportunities to extend their play and learning how they wish.
  • The management team supports staff extremely well, taking an active role in the daily running of the nursery.
  • Younger children benefit from plenty of sensory play, making connections in their learning as they start to count and use positional language.
  • Children demonstrate good levels of independence, washing their hands and pouring their drinks.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should support children further to explore their own ideas and extend their thinking skills to make even more progress in all areas of learning.
  • 2The provider should focus on increasing children's knowledge and awareness of staying safe in the sun to help them manage their self-care needs.
Inspection #10355225 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very effective. The management team and staff support parents with any referrals and put plans in place to help close any gaps in learning. Children benefit from weekly trips to the library and small interaction groups, where staff support children's speech and language development and accepting the needs of others through turn-taking games.

Outdoor space

Continuous access to outdoor play ensures children are continually engaged in their play. Staff understand the importance of keeping children safe in the sun and diligently have spare hats for them to wear.

Parent Reviews of Foresters Den Nursery

5.0
(11)
Tom McCormack
4 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with the nursery my daughter attended. From the very beginning, the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. It was clear every day that my daughter was in a safe, nurturing environment where she was encouraged to learn, play, and grow with confidence. The team always took the time to communicate with me, sharing updates about my daughters day and celebrating her progress, which meant a lot as parents. The atmosphere was friendly, positive, and well-structured, and my child absolutely loved going in each morning. I am so grateful for the care, patience, and kindness shown to my child, and we would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and loving place for their child.

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Candice Brand
4 months ago

Very welcoming and happy environment. You can see the setting is well maintained and cared for. Children always seem happy and content. A great communication app for parents and staff to communicate. This nursery is in a great location. Good outside space which is well equipped. Staff are always polite and approachable.

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Cal
4 months ago

The best nursery in all of cheshunt! I absolutely love this nursery because the staff are so kind and supportive, as well as the environment being great for the little ones to explore and develop their learning!

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Itoya Osagiede
a year ago

This Nursery has been a life saver to us! They have been nothing but supportive from the get go and have built such a strong community for our kids. I am so proud that we go there and I will always recommend them to anyone. Their flexibility is something unique that I feel every Nursery should follow.

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S G
2 years ago

This is the BEST nursery hands down. I have been blessed to send my child here and I'm devastated she's going to leave next year. Most of the children in my family have been there and honestly this nursery is so inclusive they have all races here, they celebrate all nationalities celebrations. The staff are kind and attentive to the children, the communication between the staff and parents is transparent. They use an app so you can see clearly what is going on and what will take place, management update the app with instructions, monthly fees, and any menu change. The nursery owner is so genuine and lovely she is hospitable and allows you to be a big part of the settling in period...VERY reassuring for a parent.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2018

  • August 2024Good
  • November 2018Good

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