Opening hours
Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.50am until 11.50am and midday until 3pm, with the option for children to attend from 9am until 3pm.
High Wych Pre-School Nursery
Ofsted: Requires improvement
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire
About this day nursery
High Wych Pre-School Nursery, located in Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9EA, emphasises a learning environment that encourages children to play, learn, and grow. While specific details on their pedagogical approach are not extensively provided, their focus on fostering growth through play and learning suggests an approach that values child-led exploration and developmental activities.
The nursery utilises the Famly platform, which aims to enhance collaboration between educators and families, streamline administrative tasks, and provide resources for early education. This integration indicates a commitment to modern, efficient communication and a supportive ecosystem for children's development.
The nursery is actively enrolling for September 2026, highlighting its forward-looking admissions process. Further details regarding their daily routines, special educational needs (SEND) support, and a calendar of events are accessible on their website, providing a comprehensive overview for prospective families.
The nursery also offers online booking options, simplifying the registration process.
What it's like
The provider plans a variety of experiences based on children's interests and to support all areas of learning. Staff express an understanding of children's learning needs and want them to be ready for school. However, at times, they do not implement the curriculum flexibly enough to consistently support all children to make good progress.
Play-based learningFamly platform for communicationSEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for High Wych Pre-School Nursery
Last inspected 30 September 2025
Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
What it's like to attend
The provider plans a variety of experiences based on children's interests and to support all areas of learning. Staff express an understanding of children's learning needs and want them to be ready for school. However, at times, they do not implement the curriculum flexibly enough to consistently support all children to make good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and settled, they have formed good relationships with staff and friends.
- Children develop an interest in books and stories.
- Staff teach children about good hygiene and healthy habits.
- There are suitable arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Parents state that their children are happy at the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the implementation of the curriculum to ensure that it is tailored to meet all children's learning needs, particularly the youngest children
- 2provide training and support for staff to develop their teaching skills and improve their knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour effectively.
- 3strengthen the tracking, monitoring and assessments of children, so staff develop a deep understanding of children's needs and use this to support them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10407944 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state that their children are happy at the setting.
They appreciate staff's flexible approach, when their children are settling in.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
There are suitable arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff liaise with parents and other professionals to put individual plans in place to meet children's needs and children benefit from this targeted support.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy the dedicated area to practise their physical skills and are gaining confidence. Children cannot wait to go to out into the large outdoor space. They are active and full of energy as they run across the field, counting their steps and holding hands.
Parent Reviews of High Wych Pre-School Nursery
5.0
(11)
Macaila Vorster
4 years ago
This is a great nursery, with friendly and caring staff who genuinely take an in interest in my child and their development! They have had to do a lot of juggling over the past year with Covid, but have done a great job thinking outside the box and with a positive attitude. I've noticed that they are constantly trying to improve and find more effective ways of working and providing for the children's needs. And as a parent I have been more than happy putting my child in their care and highly recommend it, which is why I'm leaving this review!
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Made In Bluebell Wood
3 years ago
My children have absolutely adored their time at High Wych Pre school. Such a loving, nurturing group of ladies. All doing a job they clearly love and it shows! Would definitely recommend! All staff are friendly and helpful. Am sad our time here has come to an end x
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Laura Pelling
4 years ago
My daughter has just left ‘Teddy School’ as it’s know locally as she will be starting big school in September. She has learned so much during her time there and had completely come out of her shell whilst there, going from being non vocal at her previous nursery to a happy chatty little girl thanks to the help and hard work from the staff at High Wych preschool. She loved to come into Pre school every morning and she will miss it very much. All the staff during our time there have been professional, approachable and above all kind and caring and I will have no hesitation in recommending the Pre school to others in the future.
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Ric
4 years ago
These guys are a must. Very knowledgeable people, very friendly staff. My son was very shy and struggled with meeting new people, and the staff made him at ease, and he loved going there.
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Lara Woodall
4 years ago
A lovely preschool. My daughter really enjoyed it and was sad when she finished. She will miss her keyworker and other staff a lot.
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Inspection history
Date: November 2011
- September 2025Requires improvement
- January 2020Good
- May 2016Outstanding
- November 2011Outstanding
Frequently asked about High Wych Pre-School Nursery
About the setting
High Wych Pre-School Nursery registered at new premises in 2011 but has been in operation for 44 years. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY426856
- Registered person
- High Wych Pre-School Nursery Committee
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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