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Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·The Hollybush, High Street, Borehamwood, WD6 3EP · Hertfordshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Little Raccoons Day Nursery in Elstree is a highly-regarded childcare provider for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery prides itself on its passionate staff who are dedicated to offering exceptional care and early education within a stimulating environment.

Recognised for its outstanding Ofsted rating, the nursery fosters a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop their unique personalities. The curriculum focuses on individualised support, ensuring each child's needs are met and their characters flourish.

Parents consistently praise the attentive care and excellent communication from the nursery team, highlighting the genuine happiness and dedication of the staff. The Elstree branch is committed to providing a positive and enriching experience for both children and their families.

What it's like

Children joyfully enter the setting and eagerly explore stimulating activities. The indoor and outdoor environments are carefully planned with age-appropriate resources that encourage children to develop new skills. Children feel safe and make significant progress in their speech and language development.

Ofsted OutstandingAges 3 months to 5 yearsIndividualised learningPassionate staffPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree)

Last inspected 25 May 2023 · Louisa Taylor

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

Children joyfully enter the setting and eagerly explore stimulating activities. The indoor and outdoor environments are carefully planned with age-appropriate resources that encourage children to develop new skills. Children feel safe and make significant progress in their speech and language development.

Inspector highlights

  • Teaching is of an exceedingly high standard with a clear and ambitious curriculum.
  • Staff continuously extend children's learning, introducing mathematical concepts through play.
  • Staff champion children's individuality, responding intuitively to their needs.
  • Parents provide overwhelmingly positive reports of caring and trustworthy staff and first-class communication.
  • Children learn self-regulation and excellent manners due to high expectations for behaviour and consistent praise.
Inspection #10285482 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift support from outside professionals such as speech and language therapists. All children make significant progress in all seven areas of learning.

Outdoor space

The indoor and outdoor environments are carefully planned with age-appropriate resources that naturally encourage children to challenge and develop new skills. The provider implements effective risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree)

5.0
(7)
Miriam Stetson
3 months ago

Such a wonderful nursery! The staff are so lovely, caring and attentive to each of the children. It has such a warm feeling as you walk through the doors. My little one has been there almost 5 months and always walks in and out with a smile on her face.

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Natasha Rosen
3 years ago

The most fabulous nursery. The staff are caring, empathetic and genuinely want the best for all the children ! The management is simply superb and the team of staff are all approachable! Our two girls are so excited to go and we always pick them up with smiles on their faces. We are so pleased with not only our daughters academic progress but also their development in other areas- they are now both confident, inquisitive little girls who love to learn and discover. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place.

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M
3 years ago

Incredible nursery. The care and attention they give to each individual child and the communication with the nursery is excellent. All the staff are wonderful and Miss Karina is leading a great team. Every staff member looks so happy and genuinely care for the wellbeing of your child. Can't recommend enough!!

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Srujan Reddy
3 years ago

My daughter went to this nursery nearly 15 months from age 1.5 years to 3 years, we moved from that area so made her to join in school nursery, i would like to thank you staff and management for being wonderful in every aspect, i even can see staff treat every child with great care, i am surprised to see staff work with great passion. your care added my daughter great help to grow

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Sophie Cobden
4 years ago

I cannot even put in to words how fantastic Little Racoons Nursery in Elstree is! My daughter has been there now for 6 months and every single day she runs in with excitement. The staff are absolutely amazing, so friendly and welcoming. They give you daily feedback face to face which I love and they use an app where you receive daily updates on meals, toilet times etc. I genuinely cannot recommend this nursery enough and I can’t wait for my son to start!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • May 2023Outstanding

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