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Phoenix Nursery # Phoenix Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 4.0 (2 parent reviews) · Phoenix Nursery, Fry Road, STEVENAGE, SG2 0QQ · Hertfordshire Number of places 28 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 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 Phoenix Nursery Stevenage offers a warm, family-oriented environment where children aged 10 months to 5 years are nurtured to become happy, confident, curious, and caring learners. Established in 1984 by Louise Grey and now managed by her daughter Claire, the nursery prides itself on a "home from home" atmosphere within a mixed-age setting. They go beyond Ofsted minimum requirements regarding staff qualifications, with several team members holding BA degrees in Education and Early Years. The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, balances structured learning with child-led exploration, both indoors and in their outdoor classroom and surrounding woodlands. Children benefit from regular walks to local attractions like Fairlands Valley Lakes, fostering an understanding of their community. Activities include forest school sessions, cooking, music, movement, and yoga. The nursery emphasises healthy lifestyles and positive social behaviour, with a key person system to support each child's individual development. Parents are actively involved through a termly forum and are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey via an online platform. Phoenix Nursery enjoys a strong reputation, particularly for preparing children for school, and offers flexible full-time or part-time day care. Our ethos Phoenix Nursery bases its curriculum on the Early Years Foundation Stage, balancing structured learning with child-led exploration. They foster a "home from home" atmosphere, nurturing happy, confident, curious, and caring learners through activities like forest school and community walks, with a focus on individual development and parental involvement. What it's like All children enjoy inclusive activities at the nursery, including walks to the woods where they develop skills like putting on their own coats. Children develop a love of reading, with staff supporting those who struggle to focus and encouraging older children to confidently participate in stories. They also visit the local library, learning about the wider community and caring for borrowed items. Family-owned and run Outdoor classroom and woodland exploration Highly qualified staff Mixed-age learning environment Strong local reputation ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.phoenixnursery.co.uk/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Phoenix Nursery Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10219430 Lead inspector Jenny Hardy [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178456)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309806) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.phoenixnursery.co.uk/) Phoenix Nursery, Fry Road, STEVENAGE, SG2 0QQ [© 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#/-0.16933/51.90251/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near STEVENAGE - [Day nurseries in STEVENAGE](/search?q=STEVENAGE) - [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=phoenix-nursery-sg2-0qq-ey309806) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:45 – 17:30. Age range 10 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Session types Full time, Part time Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Phoenix Nursery Last inspected 27 January 2022 · Jenny Hardy Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend All children enjoy inclusive activities at the nursery, including walks to the woods where they develop skills like putting on their own coats. Children develop a love of reading, with staff supporting those who struggle to focus and encouraging older children to confidently participate in stories. They also visit the local library, learning about the wider community and caring for borrowed items. Inspector highlights - Children benefited from high levels of support from staff to continue their learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Children of all ages experience a language-rich environment, with staff learning basic words in children's native languages and using relevant key vocabulary. - The highly qualified staff team continuously reflect on the provision they offer, implementing relevant changes effectively. - Relationships with parents are strong, with the manager offering appropriate levels of support to each family and keeping parents well informed. Areas to develop - 1 use questioning and discussion even more effectively to help assess children's understanding and extend their knowledge even further. Inspection #10219430 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178456) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities enjoy outings. Children who are not yet ready to talk, communicate with staff using visual cues, which helps them understand expectations and keeps them safe. Outdoor space The youngest children join the older children on a walk to the woods, where they develop skills such as putting on their own coats. Staff accompany their key children outside to support their individual needs and learning requirements. The oldest children talk about when they built a house for creatures in the woods. ## Parent Reviews of Phoenix Nursery 4.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ_RU5GrpsPCOtJ9S3aXvmk8Dj8ALY39sxQSck7MCSl2fv-3g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Tasha 6 years ago My son attended this nursery. We both loved it and he thrived here. Staff always had children at heart. Can't thank the team enough! 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