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Howe Dell Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH · Hertfordshire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Howe Dell Day Care provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, offering various sessions to cater to different age groups and needs. The nursery is committed to supporting families with childcare options, including accepting government-funded hours.

They also provide additional services like settling-in sessions for new children. The facility maintains clear policies regarding fees, including charges for late collections and an administration fee for booking.

Howe Dell Day Care values open communication with parents and invites prospective families to contact them for more information or to arrange a visit. The nursery is conveniently located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and strives to create a positive and enriching experience for all children in its care.

What it's like

Children at Howe Dell Day Care enjoy their time and form good relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure. They develop positive friendships, engaging in role-play and developing social skills. Children are happy, and their behaviour is good.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-day and half-day sessions, with rates tiered across three age brackets. An hourly rate is available for additional sessions. Funded places are subject to an additional daily or half-day enriched provision fee, and an administration fee applies when booking a place.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • An administration fee is payable upon booking a place.
  • Late collection fees apply starting at 10 minutes overdue.
  • Additional hours can be booked at an hourly rate.
  • Fully funded places are subject to an enriched provision fee.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Howe Dell Day Care

Last inspected 21 February 2023 · Rachael Small

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 at Howe Dell Day Care enjoy their time and form good relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure. They develop positive friendships, engaging in role-play and developing social skills. Children are happy, and their behaviour is good.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are passionate and proactive in supporting all children, including those with SEND.
  • Staff feel well-supported and benefit from regular supervision and professional development.
  • The curriculum is designed to sequence children's learning, with staff identifying next steps and planning engaging activities.
  • Staff promote children's independence effectively, with children confidently performing self-care tasks.
  • Strong parental partnerships are in place, and parents are highly complimentary about the care and progress their children make.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop the quality of teaching even more so they are able to enhance the curriculum provided and extend children's learning further.
Inspection #10265172 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they feel involved in their children's learning and can see the positive progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and managers are proactive in working with other agencies to support all children to make good progress. For example, they seek advice and additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The large outdoor play areas provide children with a wealth of opportunities. Children spend time in the school allotment, where they help to grow vegetables, and learn about nature during walks through the woods.

Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • December 2013Good
  • October 2011Good

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