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Playschool Nursery Harpenden # Playschool Nursery Harpenden Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · The Laurels, 22 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2HU · Hertfordshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playschool Nursery Harpenden, established in 2009, operates all year round from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on 1 February 2022 and rated as "Good", the nursery focuses on children enjoying their time, building a good understanding of their feelings, and developing kindness and independence. The well-planned indoor and outdoor spaces encourage physical development, with babies crawling and pulling themselves up. The curriculum makes good use of children's interests, such as older children exploring space, and promotes language skills through books and interactive play. Children also learn about where their food comes from by growing vegetables. The nursery maintains strong communication with parents, providing detailed feedback on their children's progress and current learning topics. The leadership team reflects on practice to identify strengths and areas for development, supporting staff in their roles and ensuring children make good progress. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the nursery and are happy and settled. They are building a good understanding of their feelings and are kind to one another. Children develop independence and eagerly try new challenges, such as stacking wooden blocks and pebbles. Good Ofsted rating Focus on independence Strong parent communication Engaging outdoor provision Interest-led learning Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (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 →](https://www.teachinherts.com/ugc-1/2/4/740/playschool_nursery_harpenden_brochur.pdf) ## Key facts Age range Babies, Wobblers, Toddlers, Preschool Term time / All Year All Year Food All meals, snacks and drinks provided. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playschool Nursery Harpenden Last inspected 1 February 2022 · Kelly Eyre 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 enjoy their time at the nursery and are happy and settled. They are building a good understanding of their feelings and are kind to one another. Children develop independence and eagerly try new challenges, such as stacking wooden blocks and pebbles. Inspector highlights - The nursery owners and manager reflect on all aspects of practice and act positively to highlight strengths and identify areas for further development. - The manager supports staff in reviewing the progress of each child, helping to ensure that children make good progress and no child is left behind in their learning. - Staff encourage children's enjoyment of books and gently reinforce their learning, building on language skills. - Staff make good use of children's interests to help extend their learning, such as older children exploring space and planets. - Children take part in growing vegetables, helping them to understand where their food comes from and what conditions plants need in order to grow. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's understanding of how to consistently support children to explore, experiment and find things out for themselves - 2 extend the partnerships with other childcare providers caring for the children, to help gain a full understanding of children's development and needs. Inspection #10217304 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178652) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playschool Nursery Harpenden Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10217304 Lead inspector Kelly Eyre Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178652)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389549) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.playschoolnursery.co.uk/) The Laurels, 22 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2HU [© 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#/-0.35619/51.81375/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HARPENDEN - [Day nurseries in HARPENDEN](/search?q=HARPENDEN) - [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=playschool-nursery-harpenden-al5-2hu-ey389549) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents speak positively about the nursery and report that they appreciate the good communication, particularly the detailed feedback when they collect their children Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy using the well-planned space. Babies crawl and pull themselves up to standing, helping to develop their physical skills. The inspector observed staff interaction with children during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: September 2009 - February 2022 Good - August 2016 Good - February 2013 Outstanding - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Playschool Nursery Harpenden ### What is Playschool Nursery Harpenden's Ofsted rating? ### Does Playschool Nursery Harpenden offer funded hours? ### What age range does Playschool Nursery Harpenden cater for? ### When was Playschool Nursery Harpenden established? ### What are the opening hours for Playschool Nursery Harpenden? ### Does Playschool Nursery Harpenden have outdoor space for children? ### How does Playschool Nursery Harpenden involve children in understanding where food comes from? ### How can I contact Playschool Nursery Harpenden? ## About the setting Playschool Nursery Harpenden registered in 2009. It is one of three nurseries owned by Playschool Nursery Ltd. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including two with early years professional status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. 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