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Meadow View Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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4.9(35 parent reviews) ·14 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0PL · Hertfordshire
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Meadow View Childcare, registered in 2018, is a welcoming "full day care" nursery in Welwyn for children aged 0 to 5. The nursery prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted rating, achieved on September 20, 2021.

With 18 dedicated staff members, 12 of whom hold at least a Level 2 early years qualification, the nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for 57 children on roll, with a capacity for 85. Children benefit from a rich outdoor environment where they explore nature, engaging with the nursery's pets and observing how animals move and eat, including their pet tortoise.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on independence, encouraging children to peel their own fruit at snack time, pour their own drinks, and tidy up after activities. A particular highlight is the support provided for children's communication and language development through group singing of nursery rhymes and creative mark-making with chalk, which they also learn to wash away.

The setting also fosters mathematical skills through play using materials like pipe cleaners and sieves, and staff use mathematical language to build on these experiences. Open "all year round" from "7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday," Meadow View Childcare is a well-established and engaging environment for young children.

What it's like

Children explore and problem-solve in a welcoming outdoor environment. They learn about nature, engage with the nursery pets, and develop physical skills through various activities. Children also develop their communication, language, and creativity through singing and mark-making, building on experiences such as observing the pet tortoise.

Welcoming outdoor environmentPromotes independenceStrong communication skillsGood mathematical developmentHappy parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Meadow View Childcare

Last inspected 20 September 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children explore and problem-solve in a welcoming outdoor environment. They learn about nature, engage with the nursery pets, and develop physical skills through various activities. Children also develop their communication, language, and creativity through singing and mark-making, building on experiences such as observing the pet tortoise.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are kind and considerate to their peers; they take turns and listen to others when speaking during snack time.
  • Children have opportunities to learn about nature and are gentle with the nursery's pets.
  • Staff encourage children's independence well.
  • Children regularly practise their mathematical skills through play.
  • Parents are very happy with the setting, know the activities their children participate in on a day-to-day basis and staff offer guidance so that parents can provide similar experiences within the home, especially outdoors.
  • Staff know the children well, taking time to provide exciting learning opportunities for children based around their interests.
  • Children are curious and explore the environment, which supports them in gaining an understanding of the world around them.
  • Children have an understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
  • The nursery staff support children's personal, social and emotional development well.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Staff do not always sharply focus on what children already know and can do during spontaneous play in order to extend their learning further.
Inspection #10174761 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The nursery offers a welcoming outdoor environment where children are eager to learn, explore, and exercise. Children spend a lot of time outdoors where they can explore and exercise, moving their bodies in a range of ways through physical activities. For example, children jump from block to block in sequence, developing their balancing skills and coordination.

Parent Reviews of Meadow View Childcare

4.9
(35)
Amy Lucas
3 months ago

My little one has been going to Meadow View for almost 2 years now and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. My little one is always busy with activities, is fed highly nutritious meals and has made lots of friends. The absolutely fabulous squirrels team have really focussed on her speech this year which has come on leaps and bounds and have supported us recently through potty training. Great environment and a lovey team who have looked after our little one so well.

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Karen Williams
3 months ago

We were on Grandparent duty last week so a first for us taking our grandson to this nursery. We had such a warm welcome, everyone was extremely friendly, taking time to talk to us and explain procedures, showed us what he had been up to during the day and what he had eaten. Such a lovely nursery, our grandson loves it, you all work so hard and love the children and it shows. Thank you 😊

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Eloise Black
3 months ago

We love Meadowview, my son loves it there and has come on leaps and bounds since joining The staff are wonderful So much attention given to each child and very caring He loves them all The activities they do amaze me daily things that would be too messy/complicated at home but at Meadowview they make it look easy Would highly recommend

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Alice A
5 years ago

I am so pleased I chose Meadow View nursery for my daughter! She only started in November but has settled in straight away, she absolutely loves it there! All the staff have been so welcoming, friendly and professional! The nursery has such a homely feel and has an excellent outdoor area for the children to play. I love receiving my picture updates of what they have done each day. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Ida Iversen
5 years ago

We don't know what we would do without Meadow View nursery and their wonderful support and care provision for our son. Our little boy started at the nursery just after his first birthday, and has attended pretty much full-time for just under a year. He absolutely loves it and settled in so quickly! He loves his carers, and even asks for them on weekends! We have gone through a tough year as a family due to illness and Lisa and her team have been so supportive, understanding and have gone the extra mile in so many ways we will forever be grateful for. The move to becoming a curiosity approach nursery has been fantastic. There are so many lovely natural materials for the children to explore, with excellent outside space provisions for all ages and just a lovely setting for our little one to grow, learn and spend his day.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 September 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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