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Small World Nursery (Watford)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·22 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6AA · Hertfordshire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Small World Nursery, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This nursery prioritises both education and play, with a focus on healthy development and engaging activities.

They offer freshly prepared meals daily, catering to all dietary requirements and allergies. The nursery also features individual garden areas for each age group, along with a nursery allotment and mud kitchens, encouraging outdoor exploration and learning.

Parents can stay connected and informed about their child's progress through live daily updates on the 'Famly' app. The staff are paediatric first aid trained, ensuring a safe and secure setting for all children.

Small World Nursery aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive and families feel supported during significant transitions, such as returning to work.

What it's like

Children are happy to arrive at this friendly nursery. They behave exceptionally well and are respectful towards each other, displaying impeccable manners. Children feel safe and form exceptionally close relationships with their nurturing key staff.

Daily healthy mealsNursery Allotment and Mud KitchensIndividual Garden AreasPaediatric First Aid Trained StaffFamly App for daily updates

Pricing & funding

Charges include a non-refundable registration fee and a deposit payable via bank transfer. The deposit is returned or offset against the first month's fees once the child joins.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Deposit is returned or offset against the first month's fees when the child joins.
  • Payments are made via bank transfer.

Key facts

Food

Daily healthy meals prepared freshly, all dietary requirements and allergies catered for

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small World Nursery (Watford)

Last inspected 31 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy to arrive at this friendly nursery. They behave exceptionally well and are respectful towards each other, displaying impeccable manners. Children feel safe and form exceptionally close relationships with their nurturing key staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff consistently measure the impact of their teaching on children's learning, with older children discussing previous learning during small-group time and toddlers exploring 'room books'.
  • Staff sequence children's learning well and adapt activities to support the needs of all children, from toddlers exploring soil and hidden insects to older children examining insects with magnifying glasses.
  • Relationships between families and staff are strong, with managers using effective two-way communication to support learning at home. Parents value the close bonds staff form with children.
  • Children of all ages demonstrate high levels of curiosity, from babies exploring sensory baskets to pre-school children listening intently when discussing the life cycle of tadpoles.
  • Managers reflect well on the nursery and the care they offer, swiftly identifying areas for additional support, such as establishing an additional room for two- and three-year-old children since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the already good practice and seek further ways to help all staff develop first-rate teaching skills.
Inspection #10215629 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers are swift to identify areas where they can provide additional support for children. For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic, managers established an additional room for two- and three-year-old children. They recognise the need to further support children's emotional and social development, prior to them moving to the pre-school room.

Outdoor space

Not mentioned in the report.

Parent Reviews of Small World Nursery (Watford)

4.6
(9)
Kumayl Aliya
2 years ago

We have been sending our son to Small World Nursery for the last year and can’t recommend it enough! From the caring staff, to the stimulating activities, to the nutritious food, to the informative app - you can be rest assured that your child is being well looked after. My son has thrived there and loves going each day - no doubt it’s a credit to the whole team!

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mohammed hasan
2 years ago

Great nursery. Good location. Excellent parking bays available to drop my child. The teachers are friendly. I feel like my daughter is in safe hands. Their day to day activities are really engaging. There are regular updates on the family portal. She is really happy. She even tidies after herself now. My daughter will miss this place.

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Emily Armstrong
4 years ago

Both of my children have attended Small World over the last 6 years and I couldn't have asked for a better start in life for them. All of the team in the nursery have been fantastic, caring and fun for my children. They are creative, provide such a great variety of activities both indoors and outside and are great with the kids - they love them too!

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Samie I K
3 years ago

We have had best time and so thankful to the kind staff who were so good to our son. We moved to Watford and we had tried other places but we found this place and people more helpful, kind and understanding. Emma was such a joy to leave our son with and over time he developed a love for the place. All the staff are great and Joy of course. We would have stayed longer if we could and in future should we return we would definitely consider this place. I wish the best for the team here, they work hard and are smiling always, which is good to see. Thank you guys all. All the best. Bon voyage

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Paulina Laasri
3 years ago

Great standards of teaching, children are taught from young age to be kind and empathetic , to tidy up , to eat properly sitting at the table, to respect everyone, to share, to look after each other. My daughter could not have had a better start in life. Both my children benefited a lot from this wonderful nursery. Costs are comparable to other local nurseries - and we know nursery costs have gone up a lot in the recent years, only if government could offer more help with childcare for both fully working parents …

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Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • July 2022Good
  • May 2022Good

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