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The carers themselves would get 5* and we only have positive things to say about them. Six months ago, we would have given a 5* review to the whole setup - it feels like cost cutting measures have impacted the experience.\n\nOur positive experiences of KZ:\n\n1. Great environment, always kept clean and a lively location for kids to learn and grow.\n2. Caring individuals who look after the children well. Well focussed on combining learning and happiness.\n3. There’s a good focus on feeding the children with a balanced and varied diet. Likewise the environment at meal times brought about great manners/behaviour from our son.\n\nOur negative experiences of KZ:\n\n1. Increasingly understaffed. Children have been turned away in the morning due to insufficient staffing/ parents have to wait 30-45 mins until sufficient staff were on site. Likewise we’ve had to wait 10+ mins to pick our child up due to meal timings and insufficient staff being available to handover.\n2. Children very infrequently go on “field trips” during the day nowadays, which was a key part of their sales pitch when we joined and used to happen when we first joined. Again a symptom of being understaffed.\n3. We used to get near daily updates about our child’s activities and development, but now get a weekly update instead. The carers are all conscientious but simply don’t have enough time due to insufficient staffing.\n4. Early breaches of GDPR when we signed our child up. Staff got confused between my son and another child who had the same name, sharing private information about another child during the process of registering our child.\n5. Changing T&Cs then immediately exploiting them to make two price changes within the same year. Comms were sent out late on a Friday afternoon in the hope of parents missing the comms.\n6. 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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 6. · 7. Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted # Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2024) · 3.5 (2 Google reviews) · 205 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AP · Hertfordshire Number of places 91 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 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 Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted is a nurturing early years education provider that recently achieved an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, just nine weeks after opening. Drawing on over a decade of experience from its German origins, the day nursery combines this heritage with local expertise to create an enriching environment for children aged three months to five years old. Their unique curriculum is inspired by the educational philosophies of Montessori, Froebel, and Steiner, ensuring a personalised learning journey for each child. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on independence, exploration, and wonder, providing meticulously designed indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage child-led play and creative discovery. Beyond academics, Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted prioritises healthy habits through its nutrition programme, featuring a multifunctional kitchen where children learn about food safety, engage in farm-to-table practices, and participate in cooking activities. With a minimum attendance of two full days per week, the nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays, three staff development days, and one week between Christmas and New Year. They are committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, fostering each child's development and well-being in a stimulating and supportive setting. Our ethos Drawing on Montessori, Froebel, and Steiner philosophies, Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted offers a personalised learning journey for children aged three months to five years old. They focus on independence, exploration, and wonder, encouraging child-led play and creative discovery in their indoor and outdoor spaces. Their commitment extends to fostering healthy habits through a nutrition programme that involves children in food-related activities and farm-to-table practices. What it's like The provision is outstanding. An exceptionally well-arranged curriculum and learning environment place every child's needs at the heart, with staff carefully planning and adapting learning opportunities to encourage curiosity and exploration. Ofsted Outstanding Provider Montessori, Froebel, and Steiner inspired curriculum Focus on independence, exploration, and wonder Emphasis on healthy nutrition and culinary education ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on a full-day rate covering 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, which includes all meals, formula, nappies, and activities. A minimum booking of two full days per week is required, including either a Monday or a Friday. Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and are payable via direct debit. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Non-refundable registration fee £200 / session - Refundable deposit upon place offer acceptance £400 / session Good to know - • Minimum booking of two full days per week, which must include either a Monday or a Friday. - • Daily fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies, wipes, and extracurricular activities. - • Open 51 weeks a year; closed on bank holidays, three inset days, and one week at Christmas. - • 10% discount for full-time attendance (5 days) or 8% sibling discount for the eldest child; cannot be combined. - • Invoiced monthly in advance on the 20th, with payment due via direct debit on the 1st of the month. - • No refunds or credits are offered for absences due to sickness or holidays. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10337086 Lead inspector Jenny Hardy Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246526)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768336) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://kinderzimmer.co.uk) 205 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AP ## Explore day nurseries near Berkhamsted - [Day nurseries in Berkhamsted](/search?q=Berkhamsted) - [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=kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-hp4-1ap-2768336) ## Key facts Food Nutritious meals, snacks, and formula for infants are included. Children participate in farm-to-table practices and cooking activities. Opening hours 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Age range 3 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Registered with Ofsted 2024 Waitlist Waiting list available Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted Last inspected 9 April 2024 · Jenny Hardy 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 The provision is outstanding. An exceptionally well-arranged curriculum and learning environment place every child's needs at the heart, with staff carefully planning and adapting learning opportunities to encourage curiosity and exploration. Inspector highlights - Exceptionally well-arranged curriculum and learning environment that place children's needs at the heart - Staff carefully plan and adapt learning opportunities and follow children's leads - All children make rapid progress from their initial starting points - Children become highly effective communicators through staff interactions - Strong leadership, robust induction and a focus on staff and family well-being Inspection #10337086 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246526) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have embedded systems to monitor all children's progress closely and provide any required intervention as early as possible. Outdoor space Children use the garden for physical challenges such as negotiating a steep slope and balancing on beams in an obstacle course; staff monitor, praise and prompt them to repeat tasks to master skills. ## Google Reviews of Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted 3.5 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVH2AQag_UkEbJqyknel7oNmh9cXHbj_DF3zfKw4s1Ci6ToqkdZ6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Niclas Thomas 6 months ago Kinderzimmer as a whole feels like the NHS - fantastic, professional carers let down by poor central KZ/Famly management and chronic understaffing. The carers themselves would get 5\* and we only have positive things to say about them. Six months ago, we would have given a 5\* review to the whole setup - it feels like cost cutting measures have impacted the experience. Our positive experiences of KZ: 1. Great environment, always kept clean and a lively location for kids to learn and grow. 2. Caring individuals who look after the children well. Well focussed on combining learning and happiness. 3. There’s a good focus on feeding the children with a balanced and varied diet. Likewise the environment at meal times brought about great manners/behaviour from our son. Our negative experiences of KZ: 1. Increasingly understaffed. Children have been turned away in the morning due to insufficient staffing/ parents have to wait 30-45 mins until sufficient staff were on site. Likewise we’ve had to wait 10+ mins to pick our child up due to meal timings and insufficient staff being available to handover. 2. Children very infrequently go on “field trips” during the day nowadays, which was a key part of their sales pitch when we joined and used to happen when we first joined. Again a symptom of being understaffed. 3. We used to get near daily updates about our child’s activities and development, but now get a weekly update instead. The carers are all conscientious but simply don’t have enough time due to insufficient staffing. 4. Early breaches of GDPR when we signed our child up. Staff got confused between my son and another child who had the same name, sharing private information about another child during the process of registering our child. 5. Changing T&Cs then immediately exploiting them to make two price changes within the same year. Comms were sent out late on a Friday afternoon in the hope of parents missing the comms. 6. No communication about direct debits being suddenly taken earlier in the month, and no acknowledgment that this is not good practice when challenged about it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwdGJFNU5SVWswY1hSc00wSmhSWGxaTW1SMFkyYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876433bd32ed2bf:0x7091d06561a9c20f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJJeKWGzwuVQgvjkD7WaHXZ3WWBdx3t2El1DGydQbny_uqy8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mark Underwood a week ago Warm, welcoming and brilliantly run, this nursery has been a joy for our family. Our little one settled in quickly, loved the caring staff, and came home happy every day. Truly outstanding support, communication and atmosphere. Highly recommended for any parent. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT204MFpUVm5VMDVWT0VSblJtSXlWekZSY21KZllrRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876433bd32ed2bf:0x7091d06561a9c20f) Reviews from Google for Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8111493537719763471&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 April 2024 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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