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Pendley Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(27 Google reviews) ·Grass Roots Stadium, Cow Lane, Tring, HP23 5NS · Hertfordshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Pendley Day Nursery is located in Tring and operates from the premises of Tring Athletic Football Club. It is registered to care for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery is open from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round. It provides hot lunches, teas, and snacks, and is registered to accept government funding for eligible children.

The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and judged to be 'Good' overall. The inspector reported that staff are warm and supportive, and that children feel safe and secure. Children were observed to be confident and curious, showing concentration while using small tools and a love for reading. The report noted that staff monitor children's development closely, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to address any concerns swiftly. Parents who spoke with the inspector praised the support their children receive.

Our ethos

Pendley Day Nursery's philosophy centres on enabling children to "Grow, Learn & Develop," with a strong emphasis on learning through play. They aim to foster creativity, exploration, and confidence-building in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Staff at Pendley Day Nursery are warm, kind, and supportive, fostering close bonds with children who feel safe and secure. The nursery encourages creativity and critical thinking, as children confidently express their ideas and are challenged to expand on them. Children are confident and curious, eager to engage with resources and visitors, demonstrating a love for reading and familiar stories.

Ofsted-rated GoodExpansive Indoor and Outdoor SpaceQualified and Experienced StaffFlexible HoursNutritious Meals Included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday (51 weeks)

Food

Fully equipped kitchen (hot lunch, tea and snacks)

Staff

Fully trained, dedicated staff – many at level 3 and above

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Session types

Flexible hours (mornings or afternoons)

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pendley Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 November 2023

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

Staff at Pendley Day Nursery are warm, kind, and supportive, fostering close bonds with children who feel safe and secure. The nursery encourages creativity and critical thinking, as children confidently express their ideas and are challenged to expand on them. Children are confident and curious, eager to engage with resources and visitors, demonstrating a love for reading and familiar stories.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has been highly reflective and worked with a range of support services, making significant improvements since the last inspection.
  • Staff feel well supported and appreciate the changes made, with worthwhile opportunities for skill development.
  • Assessment is used securely to establish children's development levels and address any gaps with outside professionals.
  • Staff interact with children skilfully, using meaningful praise and encouragement to help children practise new skills.
  • Children competently use small tools, concentrating for long periods while exploring vegetables.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop staff practice to promote more consistent support for children, and more effectively accommodate children's choices
  • 2support staff who work with babies to make sensory experiences more accessible for babies.
Inspection #10299707 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents all speak highly of the setting and praise the support and encouragement that their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know and understand children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They monitor children's development closely and address any concerns about potential delay swiftly to help close any gaps.

Outdoor space

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

Google Reviews of Pendley Day Nursery

5.0
(27 Google reviews)
Carin Rouse
3 months ago

The staff at Pendley Day nursery are a really friendly team. The environment they have set up is safe and engaging for the kids; they provide a variety of activities for them to develop their social, motor, cognitive and communication skills on a daily basis. Our child is always happy going in and coming out of nursery - the staff know her really well and always take the time to update us on how she is progressing. Particular shout out to Denise who looks after our child so well!

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Jenny Browne
3 months ago

Couldn't recommend Pendley highly enough. Our daughter has flourished under the teams care. When Santa visited at Christmas each child had something that reflected them, our daughter got a ghost toy (because she's obsessed and spooky), it just shows how much they value each individual child. The team are so lovely and plan fun days for the children, our daughter looks forward to going every morning and considers all the staff friends. Super easy parking and flexible cover. We're so thankful for the whole team!

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Ben Carlyon
5 months ago

Our 13 month old started in October. We found everyone to be very attentive during this process, even sending us a photo the first time we left her. This made us feel so much more at ease. Since then, the adjustment to the new routine for our daughter has been made really smooth by everyone in baby room. Every day she comes home and we can tell she has learnt something new, it has really accelerated her development and she is always happy on collection. Big shout out to the team, particularly Cathie, Adam and Katie who always give us a thorough low down on her day. You can tell our daughter enjoys seeing them as she always snuggles in for cuddles with them. Overall we are very happy.

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Eva Skopal
4 months ago

Pendley day nursery were fantastic with my son - he went from the age of 1 all the way until he started school and always loved going - the girls and Adam were always so lovely and welcoming. Absolutely great nursery thank you for helping my son grow and become the little gorgeous soul he is today.

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Meg
3 months ago

Pendley has been such a lovely location for my child to learn and develop. I have to agree with others, Denise has been incredibly super patient and kind, anyone would be lucky to meet with Denise as they are one of a kind. Each child is treated as an individual and supported by their key person.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: October 2022

  • November 2023Good
  • May 2023Inadequate
  • October 2022Requires improvement

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