--- title: "Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School, Hemel Hempstead | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gadebridge-nursery-pre-school-hp1-3lg-2526887 description: "Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School in Hemel Hempstead — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Gadebridge Community Association, Gadebridge Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3LG · Hertfordshire Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire ## About this early years setting Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School, located in Hemel Hempstead, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the nursery provides a wide variety of learning opportunities. Children arrive happily and engage quickly, with role play being a popular activity; babies explore different materials and older children enjoy pretending to make meals together. The Ofsted report, which rated the nursery as 'Good' in January 2023, highlights that children are developing a positive attitude to learning, with strong communication, language, and pre-school skills. The nursery prioritises children's health and well-being, offering nutritious food cooked on the premises and daily opportunities for physical activity in their large hall and nearby gym, helping children to develop their larger muscles. The key-person system is strong, ensuring staff know their key children well and plan clear next steps for their learning. Parents speak positively about the nursery, feeling well-informed about their children's development and confident that their children feel safe and understood as individuals. The nursery also supports children who speak English as an additional language, with staff learning phrases in other languages to help children feel valued and secure. What it's like Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly engage in the wide variety of learning opportunities. Role play is a popular activity, with babies exploring different materials and older children pretending to make meals, playing together well. Children are developing a positive attitude to learning, with strong communication, language, and pre-school skills. Strong key-person system Good communication and language development High priority for health and well-being Positive parent feedback Varied learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 17 January 2023 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 Inspector highlights - The provider has a clear vision and passion for supporting all children in making good progress. - The key-person system is strong, with staff knowing their key children well and planning clear next steps in learning. - Children's communication and language development is good, including for those who speak English as an additional language. - Children's health and well-being are given high priority, with nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical activity. - Parents are positive about the nursery and staff, feeling well-informed and confident that their children feel safe and understood. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to identify quieter children and include them more in group discussion and activities - 2 provider further opportunities for the leadership team to develop their skills in observing and monitoring staff's teaching and practice. Inspection #10237526 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207881) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They state that they feel well informed about their children's development and know how to support their learning at home. > Parents state that their children feel safe and that staff know and understand them as individuals. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities to be active in the large hall and nearby gym. This enables them to practise using their larger muscles. ## Google Reviews of Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Emma Hunt 4 years ago So wonderful. The staff are incredible. Lauren is a gem and the same goes for Sydney. So kind and attentive to the children and a pleasure to talk to. Elizabeth has been wonderful too. She works so hard and puts so much effort and time into making the setting a great experience for the children. The food and snacks are great and I love that they encourage water. My daughter always loved the food. She attended for a couple of years and I can honestly say myself, other half and in laws always said how impressed we were with the nursery.My daughters graduation was so amazing. My inlaws could not believe the effort that was made. Most recently they called me to invite my daughter back to the Christmas party. No cost to me. I just thought that was so kind. They didn't have to do that but it just shows how much they care for the children. I was sad when my daughter left the nursery because she had such a lovely experience there and I am so grateful for that. Thank you so much again Elizabeth and all the staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtdVBib3dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48764363dc1d1e85:0x1d9967f416aaff9a) Coleen Gillen 4 years ago Fantastic team at Gadebridge nursery and preschool. I highly recommend this team. Great rates as I haven't found anywhere else this cheap that also includes wipes, nappies and meals. Very friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff whom are very happy to help with concerns and very punctual on communicating feedback regarding the day. My child's development has increased tremendously from when he started, I couldn't be happier. As I said highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2bDdUU2hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48764363dc1d1e85:0x1d9967f416aaff9a) Teresa Santamaria 4 years ago Fantastic care for all Pre school children. Home from home environment. Welcomed in my daughter 2 years ago and they are still very friendly, caring and welcoming. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxaTVpN1lBEAE!2m1!1s0x48764363dc1d1e85:0x1d9967f416aaff9a) Reviews from Google for Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=2132850196586626970&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: March 2022 - January 2023 Good - March 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School ### Does Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### What type of early years setting is Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School? ### What size of nursery is Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School? ### What outdoor space does Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School have? ### Which funded hours does Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hemel Hempstead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School. - Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Bam & Tata's Day Nursery Hemel Hempstead · HP1 3LG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bam-tata-s-day-nursery-hp1-3lg-2798639 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool Hemel Hempstead · HP1 3BN 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-potten-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-hp1-3bn-ey544463 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Boxmoor Pre-school Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1PF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-hp1-1pf-129332 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor) Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1QU 4.4(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-hp1-1qu-2579687 - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden) Hemel Hempstead · HP1 2BW 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-hp1-2bw-2713160 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Lime Grove Day Nursery Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1JT 4.6(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-hp1-1jt-129362 See all nurseries in Hemel Hempstead →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Hemel+Hempstead ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The staff are incredible. Lauren is a gem and the same goes for Sydney. So kind and attentive to the children and a pleasure to talk to. Elizabeth has been wonderful too. She works so hard and puts so much effort and time into making the setting a great experience for the children. The food and snacks are great and I love that they encourage water. My daughter always loved the food. She attended for a couple of years and I can honestly say myself, other half and in laws always said how impressed we were with the nursery.My daughters graduation was so amazing. My inlaws could not believe the effort that was made. Most recently they called me to invite my daughter back to the Christmas party. No cost to me. I just thought that was so kind. They didn't have to do that but it just shows how much they care for the children. I was sad when my daughter left the nursery because she had such a lovely experience there and I am so grateful for that. 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