--- title: "Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, St. Albans — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Nuffy Bear Day Nursery in St. Albans — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Staff use see and learn strategies to help with routines and transitions, creating a consistent approach between home and nursery." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Nuffy Bear Day Nursery # Nuffy Bear Day Nursery in St. Albans Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Highfield Park Drive, ST. ALBANS, AL4 0AH · Hertfordshire Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 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 Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, part of Nuffield Health, provides early years education with a focus on holistic development. The nursery offers a stimulating environment that promotes physical activity, mindfulness, and learning. Children benefit from a curriculum that encourages exploration and discovery, alongside high-quality nutritional meals. The nursery is committed to creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive, developing essential skills and a love for learning. Nuffy Bear Day Nursery integrates health and wellbeing principles into its daily routine, reflecting Nuffield Health's broader commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle from a young age. The nursery aims to prepare children for their next stages of education by fostering confidence, creativity, and social skills. Our ethos Nuffy Bear Day Nursery focuses on holistic development, encouraging exploration and discovery, and fostering a love for learning. They integrate health and wellbeing principles to promote a healthy lifestyle and prepare children for their next educational stages by building confidence, creativity, and social skills. What it's like Children arrive happy and settled at this warm and inviting nursery, forming secure bonds with staff. Staff implement an ambitious curriculum, supporting children's learning and development through highly engaged and responsive interactions. They encourage curiosity and provide a wide range of extracurricular activities to enhance children's well-being and experiences. Focus on holistic development Physical activity emphasised Mindfulness and learning integrated High-quality nutrition ## Pricing & funding 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 Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10359986 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262189)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463946) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Highfield Park Drive, ST. ALBANS, AL4 0AH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.3067/51.73889/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ST. ALBANS - [Day nurseries in ST. ALBANS](/search?q=ST.+ALBANS) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nuffy-bear-day-nursery-al4-0ah-ey463946) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Last inspected 18 October 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 arrive happy and settled at this warm and inviting nursery, forming secure bonds with staff. Staff implement an ambitious curriculum, supporting children's learning and development through highly engaged and responsive interactions. They encourage curiosity and provide a wide range of extracurricular activities to enhance children's well-being and experiences. Inspector highlights - Staff have a clear understanding of what children know and what they need to learn next, providing engaging learning opportunities. - Babies receive nurturing care, and staff use gentle communication and equipment to promote physical development. - The nursery has robust procedures for safeguarding, with clear routines and risk assessments. - The environment is rich in opportunities for developing literacy and mathematical skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through close work with families and external professionals. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to allow children more time to respond to questions to enhance children's thinking and language skills. Inspection #10359986 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262189) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents highlight staff's genuine care for children and highlight strong communication from the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with the families and a range of external professionals to create a consistent and holistic approach between home and the nursery. The use of 'see and learn' strategies fully support children to understand daily routines and transitions. This has a positive impact on children with SEND, helping them to thrive in the nursery. Outdoor space During outdoor play, staff actively encourage children's curiosity, as they discover spider webs, accentuated by morning dew. Staff help children to notice the patterns in the webs and ask questions, such as, 'Where do you think the spiders have gone?' As children move to the garden, they know to use their 'ears for listening' and 'eyes for looking' and to stay close together in the group. ## Parent Reviews of Nuffy Bear Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI3062u4-hgYjymoYXZV4blv5uWpFmB670arWnhpxQG1MHqWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ani Ebhodaghe 7 months ago My child has attended this setting since he was 6 months old. The care provided by the team is above and beyond. The management are extremely helpful and deal with queries as quickly as possible. I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone looking for childcare. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSRFdGWXlaMFl3VVZsc1NGcFdiVkYwVmpCbmJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763f8f452bb955:0x4476880e69874126) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJHU-CpRhmVLORvBsoTvWR3KUzkvoRh0bISyentJA6U7RYZ8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) h c 6 months ago my child attended Nuffy bear from 6 months to school, he loved every day that he attended, the staff and setting is very friendly and welcoming, so glad we chose Nuffy bear [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twdVh6SndWVnBXYW1aVE1sOUpaalpUY0VKTlQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763f8f452bb955:0x4476880e69874126) Reviews from Google for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4933280037312348454&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2013 - October 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - December 2014 Good - May 2014 Requires improvement - December 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Nuffy Bear Day Nursery ### Is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor space does Nuffy Bear Day Nursery use? ### How was Nuffy Bear Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### Where is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery located? ### How does Nuffy Bear Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in ST. 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