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Highbury Lodge Day Nursery # Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 11 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW · Hertfordshire Number of places 83 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 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 Highbury Lodge Day Nursery in Hitchin provides exceptional care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, offering a fully inclusive service that covers all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. The curriculum is based on EYFS principles, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play in age-appropriate gardens, including a sensory garden and mud kitchen. The nursery is committed to sustainability, holding an Eco-Schools Green Flag award and striving for zero waste to landfill. They also incorporate programmes like Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites. Parents have access to an exclusive website and app, Childbase@home, offering resources and workshops. Highbury Lodge is proud of its Ofsted "Outstanding" rating and focuses on developing children's language, social, physical skills, and independence across different age groups, from Caterpillars (youngest) to Preschool. The nursery manager, Kirsty Rose, welcomes inquiries and ensures a strong partnership between parents and staff. What it's like Children thrive at this welcoming nursery, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with staff. They become highly independent through carefully planned activities like self-serving meals and remain engrossed in motivating activities for lengthy periods, rapidly building on their knowledge and skills. Ofsted Outstanding Eco-Schools Green Flag All-inclusive service Strong outdoor play Sustainability focused ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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 Food Freshly prepared well-balanced meals and snacks are included in the fees. All consumables like formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, and sun cream are also included in the fees, as part of the fully inclusive service. Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10309658 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231999)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146741) 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://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery/) 11 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW [© 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#/-0.26885/51.94921/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hitchin - [Day nurseries in Hitchin](/search?q=Hitchin) - [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=highbury-lodge-day-nursery-sg4-9rw-146741) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Last inspected 3 October 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this welcoming nursery, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with staff. They become highly independent through carefully planned activities like self-serving meals and remain engrossed in motivating activities for lengthy periods, rapidly building on their knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - All children confidently lead their own learning, with expert support from staff. - Staff make the most of every learning opportunity, even spontaneous ones, to build on children's understanding and language development. - Communication is at the heart of everything staff do, providing children with correct vocabulary and ample time to process discussions, leading to rapid communication skill development. - The well-being of staff and families is paramount to the dedicated leadership team, who provide immense compassion, support, and guidance. - Leaders and managers are passionate about the nursery, driving it forward through networking, volunteering for programmes, reflective practices, and robust policies to support child well-being. Inspection #10309658 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231999) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff assess the needs of children who require additional support before they start at the nursery and engage with parents right from the start. For instance, parents participate in a health and safety inclusion walk around the nursery to identify any potential issues. This enables staff to arrange the environment effectively to support children's individual needs. As a result, they can access all learning opportunities immediately. Outdoor space Children actively explore, indoors and outdoors, and curiously visit other rooms that they have recently transitioned from. Staff are fully aware when this happens and welcome them in, engaging with them warmly and allowing them to explore the familiar resources. ## Parent Reviews of Highbury Lodge Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJusrwfJh0UGa0eu6uw7kRthc_qTz-2SNa6hOrtGmYUpdRGqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michaela McErlain 2 years ago Rosie’s key worker Amy has been particularly wonderful with Rosie, she loves her. She is also brilliant at uploading photos and moments on the ParentZone app which are so lovely to see. Thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdGNXenlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487633ef2d159b61:0xcb413131aeaeab1e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1kEMAHbUXV-Oz6WRmpWynhtgqvIaN7UVcZgU4CJnoEkk9Ng=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nick 7 months ago A wonderful nursery with fantastic staff. After putting both our kids through here I couldn't recommend it enough. 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