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Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.6(14 parent reviews) ·Unit 8, Optima Business Park, Hoddesdon, EN11 0DY · Hertfordshire
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School, located within Optima Business Park in Hoddesdon, is conveniently situated near Rye House Train Station and the A10, making it easily accessible for families across various regions including Ware, Cheshunt, and Enfield. The nursery prides itself on offering high-quality childcare with a team of enthusiastic and experienced staff.

Several long-standing team members, including Senior Nursery Team members with nearly 50 years of combined experience at Partou Hoddesdon, ensure a consistent and enriching early years learning environment. The nursery is equipped with an accredited Level 3 Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) and collaborates with external specialists to provide comprehensive support for children with special educational needs.

Emphasising children's wellbeing, the nursery focuses on providing emotional support to foster a sense of security and confidence. The premises feature bright, airy, and spacious rooms designed to encourage creativity, alongside two well-sized gardens for outdoor play across different age groups.

Outdoor activities are integral to their curriculum, promoting motor and social skill development, resilience, and mental wellbeing. Furthermore, a dedicated physical room offers climbing equipment, large-scale construction materials, and a music wall, facilitating sensory and "risky" play to help children understand boundaries, build confidence, and explore movement.

The nursery aims to provide a supportive setting where children can confidently discover and learn.

Our ethos

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School focuses on providing a supportive setting where children can confidently discover and learn. They emphasise children's wellbeing, emotional support, and security, alongside a curriculum that integrates outdoor play and physical activity to develop motor and social skills, resilience, and mental wellbeing. They also provide a dedicated space for sensory and "risky" play to help children understand boundaries and build confidence.

What it's like

Children at Angels At Play enjoy a bright and airy setting where activities are planned according to their interests, leading to engaged play. Staff enthusiastically join in with action songs, helping children discover different ways their bodies can move. Children of all ages are encouraged to develop self-help skills and learn about safety.

High-quality childcareExperienced staffStrong SEN supportSpacious indoor and outdoor play areasFocus on wellbeing

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges flat rates for daily, weekly, half-day, and school-day sessions. Fees are split into separate charges for care, meals/snacks, and consumables. Fees are payable across 52 weeks of the year, and government funding only covers the care portion of the fees.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee or deposit required to reserve a place.
  • Fees cover care, activities, meals, drinks, nappies, wet wipes, and sun cream.
  • Fees are charged across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays and one annual inset day.
  • A 5% discount is available for the eldest sibling and Blue Light Card holders.
  • Government funding only covers the care fee; meals, snacks, and consumables are always chargeable.
  • Offers 15 or 30 hours term-time funding (38 weeks) or stretched funding (51 weeks).

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)

Food

Meals & snacks included in fees

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 3 August 2022 · Fiona Sapler

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 at Angels At Play enjoy a bright and airy setting where activities are planned according to their interests, leading to engaged play. Staff enthusiastically join in with action songs, helping children discover different ways their bodies can move. Children of all ages are encouraged to develop self-help skills and learn about safety.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and deputy manager form a strong leadership team, creating a positive atmosphere for staff well-being and career advancement.
  • Staff effectively build on children's communication skills by reinforcing new words and extending their vocabulary.
  • Children show a strong interest in books and stories, making connections to their own learning and using reference books to expand their knowledge.
  • The setting has a whole-setting focus on children's well-being, providing calm spaces and sensitively addressing children's emotions.
  • Parents are welcomed back into the setting and appreciate the opportunity to discuss their children's learning and development with key persons.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to strengthen and embed support for the newer and less experienced staff, to improve their knowledge and skills further.
Inspection #10194468 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak highly of the staff team and comment on the support they receive, for example regarding potty training and children's anxieties

they say that their children are more confident and sociable due to attending the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Key persons know children's abilities and tailor interventions so that all children make progress. Staff consider how to use additional funding, based on children's needs and interests.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.6
(14)
Rachel Banting
2 years ago

Angels at Play - Hoddesdon has been such a great nursery for my daughter. She has thrived in the environment since joining in August 2023, thanks to the wonderful staff and excellent setting. There is always a wide range of activities that are all planned well to encourage her development, whilst still ensuring that she is having lots of fun at the same time. It's been wonderful to see how far her development has come on already in the few months she's been with Angels at Play. The staff are outstanding; all of them are very warm, welcoming and friendly and show all the children genuine love and interest. They have helped her settle in well, give comfort and support whenever it is needed and always provide a thorough handover on how she has been throughout the day, what she has done and what she has eaten both via the app during the day and on collection. I couldn't have found a better setting for her and have no doubt that she will continue to thrive in this setting and would happily recommend to other parents.

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Nat Rose
2 years ago

My daughter has attended this nursery for just over a year. She has loved every day since she started here. The activities are planned well and the food they give her is very nutritious The staff are very friendly and caring. They have helped her settle in so well and have helped increase her confidence and ability to make friends. I couldn't have found a better setting for her

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Rosalyn Topping
2 years ago

They say it’s the people that make a place and that’s rings very true with Angels in Hoddesdon. They always keep you up to date with what’s happening and send you lovely pics, videos and personable messages. They are very child centred and nurturing, they very early on tapped into my child’s interests and build upon this to keep him happy. There is a good combination of newly trained staff with energy but also very experienced staff particularly in reference to SEN. Don’t get put off by the location (industrial estate), when you go in there are lots of amazing resources and outdoor space. It’s very well equipped. They also give you a settling in period free of charge. They can’t do enough to help you, would highly recommend!!!

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Angjelin Plakiqi
3 years ago

Angels at Play Hoddesdon is such an amazing nursery! All the staff here is so lovely and caring, my child attends this nursery every day and he is so happy. I was so impressed how quickly and smoothly was my baby settled at this nursery. They seem to do an amazing job!!

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Lisa Mann
2 years ago

Our little girl loves her nursery, she loves her key carer and has made lots of lovely friends. Her development has came along way since starting at Angels in Sept 2021. We couldnt do it without them. I recommend this nursery.

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Inspection history
  • September 2022Good
  • August 2022Good

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