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Home from Home

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·Northchurch Cricket Pavillion, Dudswell Lane, Northchurch, HP4 3TQ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Home from Home Kindergarten, established in 1995 by Liz Curtis, began as a childminding service and expanded into a thriving nursery. Located in the picturesque, rural setting of Northchurch Cricket Pavilion, on the outskirts of Berkhamsted, the nursery caters to children from approximately 9 months to school entry age.

It maintains a warm, family-oriented atmosphere, with Liz's daughter, Louise, managing the Cricket Pavilion, supported by her son, Simon. The facility boasts a small, homely environment with ample outdoor space for learning and play.

Home from Home is registered with OFSTED and offers comprehensive care for 50 weeks a year, closing only during the Christmas period. They pride themselves on providing seamless transitions for children from infancy through to school, fostering a fun and educational experience with a team of highly qualified and experienced staff.

What it's like

Children come into this warm and friendly nursery excited and eager to start their day. They quickly find their friends and begin to start their play. Babies and children are settled and have strong attachments with the staff that care for them.

Family-runRural locationAges 9 months to school entryEstablished 1995OFSTED registered

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Morning Sessions (0 to 2 years)£42.50 / session
  • Afternoon Sessions (0 to 2 years)£42.50 / session
  • Midday Session (0 to 2 years)£55.00 / session
  • Full Daycare (0 to 2 years)£76.00 / day
  • Full time place (0 to 2 years)£75.00 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

50 weeks of the year, closing only at Christmas

Session types

Full daycare, Part-time, Term time, School sessions

Age range

9 months to school entry age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Home from Home

Last inspected 27 October 2022

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 come into this warm and friendly nursery excited and eager to start their day. They quickly find their friends and begin to start their play. Babies and children are settled and have strong attachments with the staff that care for them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children come into this warm and friendly nursery excited and eager to start their day.
  • Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area and can move their bodies in a variety of ways.
  • The curriculum is delivered well to ensure that all children make good progress.
  • Mathematical development is supported very well in the setting.
  • The manager has a good understanding of what the nursery does well and what it needs to do to improve.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should provide sufficient time for children to be curious and express ideas at their own pace.
Inspection #10234146 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

'Staff are welcoming, friendly and caring.'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who receive additional funding are supported well. The nursery works together with a range of professionals and parents to ensure that all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area. They take it in turns to ride bicycles and scooters. The children have access to a large outdoor space, including a local park, where they can move their bodies in a variety of ways.

Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • March 2013Good
  • February 2013Good
  • November 2008Requires improvement
  • September 2006Good
  • November 2004Good

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