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St Francis Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·St. Francis' College, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3PJ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

St Francis Nursery, operating since 2023 in Letchworth Garden City, offers a strong standard of childcare for children aged 0-4 years. With a capacity for 120 children, the nursery focuses on fostering curious and independent learners through a broad, ambitious EYFS-based curriculum.

This includes diverse activities like dance, swimming, and forest school, encouraging children to explore their interests and learn in their own way. The setting prioritises a positive sense of self, celebrating achievements and cultural backgrounds.

Leaders and staff are highly motivated to maintain a high-quality environment, actively promoting inclusivity. They accurately identify and address emerging needs, implementing targeted interventions and offering comprehensive support to children, parents, and siblings.

Strong partnerships with external professionals ensure timely referrals, facilitating a smooth transition to school for all children. Parents consistently commend the exceptional support from staff and leaders, highlighting how considerate interventions empower their children to learn alongside peers without encountering learning barriers.

The setting's commitment to supporting working parents is evident through flexible routines, such as an early breakfast option, ensuring children start their day with a balanced meal.

Our ethos

St Francis Nursery is committed to fostering curiosity and inquiry-based learning, encouraging children's individual potential through a stimulating environment and access to enriching experiences, including outdoor play, music, and French lessons. They aim to empower children and appreciate their unique qualities within a vibrant community.

What it's like

Children at St Francis Nursery are curious and independent learners, engaging in well-thought-out activities supported by kind and caring staff. The broad curriculum, including dance, swimming, and forest school, allows children to explore interests and discover their best way of learning. The nursery also prioritises children's positive sense of self, celebrating achievements and cultures, ensuring children are well-prepared for school.

Curious learnersIndependent playBroad curriculumStrong SEND supportPositive self-esteemHappy learners

Pricing & funding

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

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:30

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Francis Nursery

Last inspected 4 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children at St Francis Nursery are curious and independent learners, engaging in well-thought-out activities supported by kind and caring staff. The broad curriculum, including dance, swimming, and forest school, allows children to explore interests and discover their best way of learning. The nursery also prioritises children's positive sense of self, celebrating achievements and cultures, ensuring children are well-prepared for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate high levels of resilience and independence.
  • Children develop a love of reading and strong communication and language skills.
  • Children benefit from commonly understood expectations for behaviour and show embedded routines.
  • Staff and children have good relationships, with staff skilled in balancing play with support.
  • Children confidently express feelings and approach staff to share thoughts.
  • Children benefit from healthy meals and make balanced choices.
  • Leaders are proactive and highly motivated to maintain a high-quality early years setting.
  • Parents receive high levels of support from staff and leaders.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting creates an inclusive environment where all children's needs are met, identifying emerging needs accurately and implementing targeted interventions quickly with support extending beyond the individual child to include parents and siblings. Partnerships with external professionals ensure timely referrals for assessments and support, facilitating a smooth transition to school. Early years pupil premium funding is effectively used to close any gaps for those facing disadvantage. Where children struggle to safely access group swimming lessons, staff adapt the timetable to facilitate individualised lessons, using a graduated approach to teach the skills needed for children to safely re-join the group lessons.

EAL / language support

The report does not provide specific details on EAL support, but the overall inclusive environment suggests a supportive approach for all children.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 March 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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