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Little Raccoons Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·105a Sandringham Road, Watford, WD24 7FQ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Ltd, situated in Watford, WD24 7FQ, was established in 2011 and offers full day care for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery is registered for 34 children and currently has 29 on roll, with a dedicated team of 10 staff members, eight of whom hold at least Level 2 early years qualifications.

The setting operates year-round, excluding bank holidays and a week at Christmas, with daily sessions from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Children at Little Raccoons enjoy a welcoming and stimulating environment where staff build secure attachments, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for exploration.

The curriculum focuses on developing independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with activities tailored to children's emerging interests. The nursery actively promotes independence through daily routines such as managing personal hygiene and serving themselves at mealtimes.

They also make excellent use of community resources, including monthly library visits for pre-schoolers and trips to the corner shop for younger children, enriching the learning experience. The nursery provides funded early education for eligible children and prides itself on its strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children thrive through inclusive practice and collaborative work with external professionals.

Parents consistently speak highly of the nursery, appreciating the regular feedback and opportunities to be involved in their children's learning journey.

What it's like

Children at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Ltd are happy and confident, making good progress in a welcoming environment where staff build secure attachments. Children are encouraged to explore with assurance and enthusiasm, and their voices are consistently heard and acknowledged. They engage in a rich variety of activities, from voting for a "book of the week" to exploring ice blocks with frozen flowers and navigating obstacle courses in the outdoor area.

Happy and confident childrenSecure attachmentsIndependence promotedStrong SEND supportCommunity engagement

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Raccoons Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 April 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Ltd are happy and confident, making good progress in a welcoming environment where staff build secure attachments. Children are encouraged to explore with assurance and enthusiasm, and their voices are consistently heard and acknowledged. They engage in a rich variety of activities, from voting for a "book of the week" to exploring ice blocks with frozen flowers and navigating obstacle courses in the outdoor area.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident and make good progress in this welcoming nursery.
  • Staff build secure attachments, which enables children to explore their surroundings with assurance and enthusiasm.
  • Children's voices are consistently heard and acknowledged by staff.
  • Staff provide a rich environment where children are motivated to learn.
  • The curriculum is designed with a strong focus on developing children to be independent and confident learners who are well prepared for school.
  • Staff interactions are of high quality, actively engaging in children's play and supporting language development.
  • The nursery makes good use of the local community to enhance children's learning, including monthly library visits for pre-schoolers.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery, feeling well informed about their child's learning and development.
  • Leaders demonstrate ambition and commitment to supporting the staff team, with effective monitoring systems in place.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff in providing clear explanations to help children build on their understanding of new knowledge even further.
Inspection #10388277 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their individual needs are met through tailored and inclusive practice. Collaborative work with external professionals, including occupational therapists, ensures that specialist input is embedded into daily routines. Children with SEND are fully included in all aspects of the provision, with staff carefully considering and adapting activities to suit their needs and preferences, ensuring every child can thrive.

Outdoor space

The outside area helps children to build on their physical development as they navigate over obstacle courses and learn about planting.

Parent Reviews of Little Raccoons Day Nursery

3.7
(6)
Adina Raluca Gavrila
5 months ago

DO NOT RECOMMEND! Unfortunately, my son suffered 2 injuries (one of which was quite serious) during his first week and when I asked to see the CCTV footage of the accidents I was told there’s no CCTV in use. After requesting further clarification because it was obvious they had a CCTV system installed, they said it’s for live footage only but couldn’t justify why it’s not recording. They changed the incidents reports several times and would always take a few days to a week to reply. Everything inside is quite dated and dirty but I comprised because it was really close. Deeply regret it now!

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Anitha
6 years ago

I feel safe knowing my child is there at Little Raccoons. My child's face at the end of the day shows how well he is taken care of there; he loves spending his time there. Good and genuine staff.

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Tanya R
a year ago

Kids are happy in the nursery. Staff are friendly, food is good, a lot of activities to help kids learn and develop, regular updates of day to day routine.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • April 2025Good
  • July 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • May 2012Good

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