Opening hours
Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am, with a lunch club that runs until 12.25pm. Afternoon sessions are from 12.15pm until 3.15pm.
North Bushey Pre-school, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 31, 2022. The pre-school staff create a warm and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and participate enthusiastically in a broad range of learning activities both indoors and outdoors.
The dedicated team, including six childcare staff with various early years qualifications, focus on tailoring activities to individual children's needs, with a particular emphasis on language development. The manager demonstrates strong leadership, ensuring staff are well-trained and up-to-date with current early years practices.
The pre-school operates during term time, Monday to Friday, offering both morning and afternoon sessions, with a lunch club available. Children aged two to four years old are supported in developing independence, social skills, and early literacy, preparing them well for their transition to school.
The pre-school has a capacity for 30 children and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-olds.
What it's like
Children come into the pre-school happily and quickly settle. They enjoy exploring indoors and outdoors. They greet their friends and take part in a broad range of learning opportunities with enthusiasm. Children engage with staff members who take opportunities to bring stories to life, helping them to develop their communication skills and showing they understand and can retell stories. Children are kind to their friends and staff and respect the spaces in which they play.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am, with a lunch club that runs until 12.25pm. Afternoon sessions are from 12.15pm until 3.15pm.
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2012
Last inspected 31 March 2022
What it's like to attend
Children come into the pre-school happily and quickly settle. They enjoy exploring indoors and outdoors. They greet their friends and take part in a broad range of learning opportunities with enthusiasm. Children engage with staff members who take opportunities to bring stories to life, helping them to develop their communication skills and showing they understand and can retell stories. Children are kind to their friends and staff and respect the spaces in which they play.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
The manager makes sure staff access all core training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and focus on identified gaps in children's learning.
Children enjoy exploring outdoors and staff take opportunities to bring stories to life, such as making chalk marks on the tarmac to represent different stages of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
Staff speak carefully to children to help them learn correct pronunciation, including those who speak English as an additional language.
We couldn’t be happier with North Bushey Pre-School. My 3-year-old son started in January 2026, and before this he had only ever been cared for by a childminder – who we were 100% happy with. After moving house and changing our daughter’s school, we found it surprisingly difficult to secure a suitable childcare option for our son. We visited several nurseries and, unfortunately, none of them impressed us – especially considering the very high fees. By chance, we discovered North Bushey Pre-School, which is conveniently located on the same campus as my daughter’s primary school (I’m still puzzled as to why I didn’t start my search there!). From the very first week, my son – who had never been in a nursery or pre-school environment before – settled in incredibly well. We quickly noticed a real improvement in his language development, which has been wonderful to see. He now regularly brings home the artwork and projects he has completed and is so proud of them. Previously, he could only admire what his older sister brought back from school, so seeing his confidence and excitement grow has been very special for us as parents. We are more than happy with North Bushey Pre-School and truly can’t recommend it highly enough. The only suggestion I would make is to review the cost of the after-school sessions, as I believe making these more accessible would be a life-changing option for many families.
Read on GoogleWe have had such a positive experience with preschool in my son' first term (2.5years old) The team are incredibly warm, attentive and genuinely attuned to my son’s individual learning needs as well as his emotional wellbeing. From the very beginning they took the time to really understand him as a person, which made the transition into preschool feel safe and supportive for both of us. Communication has been outstanding — I always feel kept informed through thoughtful texts and phone calls, and I know that any concerns or updates will be shared promptly. The tailored phasing-in approach at the start was especially appreciated; it was clear that settling him in at his own pace was a priority, and it made a huge difference to his confidence. The staff were also incredibly supportive around toileting and potty training, listening to my concerns and working collaboratively with me in a calm, sensible and reassuring way. The development we have seen in just one term has been amazing. His language has absolutely blossomed, and his fine and gross motor skills have come on so much — I can clearly see how much this is supported by the thoughtful play opportunities and nurturing environment at preschool. Most importantly, preschool truly feels like an extension of our family. I know my son is deeply cared for, understood and valued — and he is genuinely happy and excited to go each day. As a parent, that is everything! Thank you!!
Read on GoogleBoth my daughters attended this pre school and have become so much more confident. The teachers are amazing always smiling and so helpful. I remember with my elder daughter it was so hard for me to part from her but I was put to ease so quickly as she was always looking forward to her next day at pre school absolutely amazing well done guys your doing an amazing job ❤️
Read on GoogleMy daughter has loved attending the pre-school, the staff are so caring and supportive and always provide with frequent updates. My daughter’s development has come on leaps and bounds and would highly recommend the pre-school.
Read on GoogleHighly recommend North Bushey preschool my children are really happy here and the staff are amazing with them. They always go in with big smiles on their faces.
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Date: January 2013
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