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Upon searching the data protection register, I served them a General Data Protection Notice, on behalf of my child, to obtain her personal data. But the Data Protection officer appears to have given the ICO a false address for service and therefore my daughter's personal information (and mine) were delivered to another person unrelated to the data protection officer. I asked the school to explain the Data Protection breach, of sensitive personal data, but the servants, agents or otherwise vehemently lied to cover up their duty to report a data protection breach to me.", "datePublished": "2018-08-01T10:47:42.465Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andrada Andrei" }, "datePublished": "2025-06-02T09:29:45.414817Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jade Lauren Coles" }, "datePublished": "2022-12-20T08:40:57.905441Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-hp2-4ew-ey392996#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Little Oaks Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-hp2-4ew-ey392996" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-hp2-4ew-ey392996#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What size of nursery is Little Oaks Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Oaks Pre-School has 40 children on roll, giving it a modest place size for a local day-care setting. 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Little Oaks Pre-School # Little Oaks Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EW · Hertfordshire Number of places 32 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 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 Little Oaks Day care & Pre-School, located in Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead, provides a safe, stimulating, and challenging environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. This family-run business, established in 2009, prides itself on its dedicated and close-knit team. The nursery focuses on fostering development through fun and engaging activities, aiming to empower children with confidence and a diverse skill set. They offer affordable care with competitive prices and flexible session options to suit various family needs. Little Oaks is committed to transparency and open communication, encouraging prospective families to contact them with any questions not covered on their website. The setting also values staff development, allowing their team to contribute to the annual curriculum in creative ways. What it's like Children are happy and settled at the pre-school. Staff support children to settle in quickly when they start. They speak confidently about the children and know how to comfort them. Babies build strong bonds with their key person, turning to them for reassurance as they explore the dedicated baby area. Family-run business Ofsted rated Good Childcare vouchers accepted Flexible session options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.littleoaksps.co.uk/mcmillian-coffee-morning) ## Key facts Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Pre-School Last inspected 24 January 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 are happy and settled at the pre-school. Staff support children to settle in quickly when they start. They speak confidently about the children and know how to comfort them. Babies build strong bonds with their key person, turning to them for reassurance as they explore the dedicated baby area. Inspector highlights - There is a well-planned and purposeful curriculum across the pre-school that is relevant to the children who attend. - Children enjoy the range of learning opportunities on offer outdoors. - Parents are happy with the care their children receive. - The strong management team oversees the provision well. - Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide consistent opportunities for younger children to build on their social skills and share their own knowledge and experiences with others. Inspection #10301068 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240256) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10301068 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240256)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392996) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-pre-school-hp2-4ew-ey392996) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide meaningful learning opportunities to children. Staff identify specific targets and update these regularly. They share strategies with parents to provide children with consistency between the pre-school and home. Support focuses on the individual needs of each child and is implemented well by the whole staff team. Outdoor space Staff support children to be physically active. Children confidently climb on the play equipment and slide down the slide in the outdoor area. Children enjoy the range of learning opportunities on offer outdoors. For instance, children dig for worms in the mud and become excited when they find one. ## Parent Reviews of Little Oaks Pre-School 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1CqeDB47bPrQic_i6z7EWCSzAuPUnph9gkFcLR0ZV--4rQn0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matthew Shackleton 7 years ago TAKE NOTICE:- DATA PROTECTION BREACH Unfortunately, LIttle Oaks pre-school failed to understand the scope and extent of Parental Responsibility of a non resident parent. Upon searching the data protection register, I served them a General Data Protection Notice, on behalf of my child, to obtain her personal data. But the Data Protection officer appears to have given the ICO a false address for service and therefore my daughter's personal information (and mine) were delivered to another person unrelated to the data protection officer. I asked the school to explain the Data Protection breach, of sensitive personal data, but the servants, agents or otherwise vehemently lied to cover up their duty to report a data protection breach to me. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3a3AzYkhnEAE!2m1!1s0x48764138094136b9:0x290215e0de85c4ae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQP01C10pzDuy9UijsfvmQVMiFd9r4xh9QKJlrLCtiI1JbSQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrada Andrei 11 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNbkFwX1NHNHVtb1F3EAE!2m1!1s0x48764138094136b9:0x290215e0de85c4ae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKSilycoZ8-myQJfJ3q0gyeeLuR_VERa23sA4xiFjT9KLZZBw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jade Lauren Coles 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCX042VnhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48764138094136b9:0x290215e0de85c4ae) Reviews from Google for Little Oaks Pre-School. 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