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Rising Stars (Grove Hill)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.9(10 parent reviews) ·12 Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Rising Stars operates three distinct nursery settings, including one in Grovehill. The nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing, home-like atmosphere where children can grow and develop their self-confidence.

A key focus is on providing nutritional, freshly prepared meals that cater to all dietary requirements. The environment is designed to be stimulating and enjoyable, promoting development across all areas of learning.

Our ethos

- Provide the best start for all children within our care in which they feel safe and secure - Create an atmosphere where all staff are aware of every children's individual needs to support them to reach their full potential - Provide educational and physical extra curricular activities - Encourage the freedom of expression with in a well prepared -  and stimulating environment - Develop a strong and supportive partnership with parents to ensure we all work together to meet the children's needs. Welcoming all contributions to our environment and practice. - We will ensure that our environment promotes equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, age and disability - Implement the early years foundation stage framework throughout the whole nursery - Ensure safer recruitment and suitability of each practitioner working with the children. - Develop all practitioners ensuring that the training opportunities and progression are met - Liaise with parents through our parents app also offering regular updates via email, Facebook page, websites and notice boards. - Adhere to all policies and procedures in place. - Ensure all children are safeguarded and maintain high levels of health and safety.

What it's like

Staff have created secure routines for the children, helping them understand expectations and behave well. Children are given ample time to practice self-care skills and enjoy a wide range of activities provided by staff. Staff encourage social skills, and children are kind and caring, developing friendships.

Nutritional mealsStimulating environmentHome from home environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 - 6pm Mon-Fri

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rising Stars (Grove Hill)

Last inspected 14 March 2024 · Elke Rockey

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 have created secure routines for the children, helping them understand expectations and behave well. Children are given ample time to practice self-care skills and enjoy a wide range of activities provided by staff. Staff encourage social skills, and children are kind and caring, developing friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff are dedicated to supporting children and families, with staff well-being prioritised.
  • Staff know children very well and use regular assessments to plan activities that meet individual needs.
  • There is a clear focus on building children
  • s speaking and listening skills, with staff engaging in play and modelling clear language.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular updates and resources provided for home activities.
  • The nursery team supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, with good communication with other professionals and focused plans.
  • Children are gaining awareness of a healthy lifestyle through nutritious meals and physical activities.
  • Staff utilise the local area to develop children
  • s knowledge of the world around them.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff provide more opportunities to further challenge older children
  • 2consider ways to further develop staff teaching skills
Inspection #10332930 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents also report that they work together with staff and feel comfortable discussing any concerns they may have.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery team support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Managers share information regularly with other professionals during meetings and when they visit the nursery. Staff have good knowledge of, and implement, focused plans for children, such as care plans and specific activities. Children with SEND make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children practise balancing, running and throwing beanbags into hoops in the garden area daily. This helps children build their whole-body coordination and control.

Parent Reviews of Rising Stars (Grove Hill)

4.9
(10)
Claudia Kachouh
7 months ago

My son has been going to this nursery for over 2 years now. I cannot fault the nursery at all. All the stuff are so lovely, caring and keep you well informed of what is happening day by day at the nursery. I would recommend Rising stars to anyone who feels nervous about putting their child in nursery. The activities they do with the children are so creative and I love reading about it on the nursery app. 10/10.

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Laura Ginger
a year ago

Such a lovely nursery, the staff are so caring and my 13 month will reach for a cuddle to be taken in in the morning! She has been going for just over a month and can see her confidence improving even more! And she’s never been chattier! They also make sure as parents you are updated with everything and get lovely pictures and a diary every day of what they have been up to/ eaten etc. The activities are wonderful and so creative, not only doing the usual world book day but Frog day for example - where a staff member even dressed up as a frog - now that’s dedication!! They also do regular stay and plays which is a lovely touch!

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Alexandra Blanaru
a year ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Rising Stars Day Nursery. Lovely place and wonderful experience for children. Our son loves going nursery, the staff is very caring and involved in the activities. We enjoy seeing daily pictures with our son every evening thru the app. 🎨🚗 We are looking forward to see our little man development around confidence, imagination, speech etc. in a joyful and playful way considering that he is only 14 months old. Well done to everyone! 🤍 Comets team the best! ✌🏼

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Danielle Robertson
a year ago

I am so sad that my child will be leaving this setting to go to reception at the end of the academic year because they make our lives so much better. I had a couple of bad experiences with child care before we found rising stars which left me extremely anxious about a new setting. Rising stars have never once let me down in the two years we have been there. They are so supportive, let me know everything I need (and I like to know all!) and are brilliant with my child so much that he includes their names in our family lists. They have catered to our ever need. They have been flexible with hours and dates, they have opened up to the parents for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, grandparents day, stay and plays, Christmas carols and many more. They have fun art competitions which you can choose to take part in. They celebrate every occasion including everyone including autism awareness month and day. We are so happy here and as I said sad to be leaving soon for school but will send any future babies here!

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Vikki d
a year ago

Brilliant nursery, son has been going for 2 yrs now just amazing nursery. Daily app and updates with plenty of photos on a daily basis, updates on what they eat and what activities they do in the day. Everyone who picks their kids up seem like nice normal people just overall a stress free easy nursery that actually care and show care for your children, everyone who works there have great bonds with the kids.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2024

  • April 2024Good
  • March 2024Good

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