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Kindred Cheshunt

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.5(31 parent reviews) ·College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 9NQ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
87 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Kindred Cheshunt Nursery and Pre-School provides exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in Cheshunt, just off the A10, the nursery offers ample parking and a buggy store for convenience.

The facility boasts impressive, large outdoor gardens, fostering a connection with nature. They are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, with safeguarding as a top priority.

The nursery focuses on inspiring curiosity and imagination in children through a rich learning experience, including nutritionally accredited, home-cooked meals prepared on-site. The dedicated team, led by Nursery Manager Mel Gibbons, who has 24 years of experience in Early Years, ensures a high standard of care.

" They aim to empower families by simplifying funding options and offering transparent, all-inclusive fees, making quality childcare accessible.

Our ethos

Kindred Cheshunt aims to inspire curiosity and imagination through a rich learning experience, fostering a connection with nature through their large outdoor gardens. They are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment while empowering families through accessible, quality childcare.

What it's like

Children develop independence from a young age, learning to feed themselves and solve problems. They are respectful and kind to one another, benefiting from staff encouragement and modelling of positive interactions. Older children confidently pursue their own interests and engage in thoughtful discussions.

All-inclusive childcareLarge outdoor gardensHome-cooked nutritious mealsOfsted "Good" rated

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured as monthly fees based on days booked per week, with distinct rates for funded and unfunded children. Sessions include full-day and half-day options. Separate monthly consumable charges apply for food, non-food items, and activities, varying by age and funding status.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are billed on a monthly basis.
  • Monthly consumable charges cover food, non-food items, and activities.
  • Full-day sessions run from 08:00 to 18:00.
  • Half-day booking options are available.

Key facts

Food

Home-cooked, nutritious meals cooked onsite.

Opening hours

07:30 - 18:30

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindred Cheshunt

Last inspected 17 December 2024

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 develop independence from a young age, learning to feed themselves and solve problems. They are respectful and kind to one another, benefiting from staff encouragement and modelling of positive interactions. Older children confidently pursue their own interests and engage in thoughtful discussions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children meet their own needs from a young age and become independent in leading their own learning.
  • Children are respectful and kind to one another, demonstrating a strong understanding of how their behaviour impacts others.
  • Leaders have clear oversight of what happens at the nursery, adapting the setting to meet children's changing needs.
  • Staff feel well supported in their roles, receiving training and communicating effectively to meet children's needs.
  • Children develop their vocabulary consistently over time thanks to the support and interactions of staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed consistent approaches to support children who speak English as an additional language to communicate their needs more effectively
  • 2support all staff to develop children's understanding of why routine tasks need to take place and promote consistently respectful interactions at these key times.
Inspection #10370669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feel well informed about the progress their children make.

Parents appreciate the care that staff provide their children, speaking positively about the bonds their children build with staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress overall, despite inconsistencies in staff use of strategies across the nursery, which does not fully support all children to settle and communicate their needs and choices.

Parent Reviews of Kindred Cheshunt

4.5
(31)
Patima Seductiei
6 months ago

After 3 years of attending a childminder (full time, Monday - Friday), my daughter took a huge step last August and started to go to the nursery. This place is a blessing!!! We feel like winning the lottery!! Safe environment, many activities, super professional staff, in time updates, healthy menu and a huge interest in kids development! Best nursery in the area!!!!

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Matthew Biggs
a year ago

We are extremely pleased with our son’s nursery. He attends twice a week and has settled in wonderfully, thanks to the amazing staff who create a warm and nurturing environment. It’s clear that he feels comfortable and happy there, which gives us great peace of mind. One of the standout features is the regular updates we receive through the nursery app. We love getting to see pictures of him engaged in various activities throughout the day, which helps us stay connected to his experiences even when we're not with him. Since starting at the nursery, we've noticed significant progress in his development. His social skills, confidence, and learning have all flourished, and it's evident that the staff are dedicated to supporting each child’s growth. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with the care and education our son is receiving. The nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and loving environment, and we highly recommend it to other parents looking for quality early years education.

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Eric Degyaw
a year ago

There really isn't enough words to say how much the Nursery has contributed to my son's development. The staff and headteachers have been amazing, establishing strong connections the kids making it an enjoyable place for them. Once our new born is of age, she definitely going there!

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Gemma Keeler
2 years ago

This nursery is outstanding Mel, Jo and team are absolutely amazing. They have made my son's experience at this nursery a perfect one. I am extremely grateful and happy to see how my son has developed and grown over the past 3 years. This nursery always provides my son with great activities which supports his development and learning. They provide healthy and tasty meals which my son loves. Thank you all for making my child happy and confident and for making his nursery experience the best experience.

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Monika Laganowska
a year ago

My son started his adventure with the nursery at the age of 10 months. He loves the nursery and his caregivers. Every day he literally runs to his room and immediately starts playing. He doesn't get bored because they always have some cool activities, Communication is very good, there are a lot of posts on the app about what children are doing. Choosing this nursery was one of the best decisions xx

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • December 2024Good
  • December 2021Good
  • August 2016Good

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