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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. St Michael's Pre-School # St Michael's Pre-School in Watford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2021) · St. Michaels Rc Presbytery, Watford, WD25 0NE · Hertfordshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2021 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 St Michael's Pre-School, established in 2017, offers childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years during term-time. Operating from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm, and Friday, 9am to 1pm, the pre-school provides a welcoming and secure environment where children settle well and confidently explore a wide range of activities. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 8th December 2021, rated the pre-school as 'Good' in all areas: the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Staff offer close support, helping children to make good progress and build on their existing knowledge. Children are encouraged to independently access books, fostering a love of reading, and show pride in their environment by helping with tidying up. The curriculum considers children's home lives and previous experiences, focusing on their existing capabilities. When staff identify learning gaps, they work promptly with parents to secure the necessary support for children, effectively using any additional funding to meet individual needs, which contributes to the good progress children make. Communication skills are particularly well developed, including for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff regularly introducing new vocabulary and encouraging children to discuss past, present, and future events. What it's like Children settle well and feel secure, exploring a broad range of activities independently. Staff provide close support, helping children make good progress and build on their existing knowledge. Children independently access books, develop a love of reading, and show pride in their environment by tidying up. Good Ofsted rating Strong communication development Support for EAL children Effective safeguarding Positive parent feedback Focus on individual progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 1pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Michael's Pre-School Last inspected 8 December 2021 · Naomi Brown Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle well and feel secure, exploring a broad range of activities independently. Staff provide close support, helping children make good progress and build on their existing knowledge. Children independently access books, develop a love of reading, and show pride in their environment by tidying up. Inspector highlights - Significant improvements have been made in safeguarding and welfare matters since the last inspection. - Children's communication skills are particularly well catered for, including for those who speak English as an additional language. - Staff understand their roles and responsibilities and benefit from a wide range of training. - Parents are enthusiastic about the care and education their children receive. - Managers promote a positive culture of reflective practice, and staff are keen to implement changes swiftly. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to be clear about the intent of all activities, especially small-group activities, to shape these more to the needs of the individual children present - 2 consider the organisation of transition times between one activity and the next, to help meet the needs of the diverse age range of children present. Inspection #10199084 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175845) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Michael's Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2021 Inspection no. 10199084 Lead inspector Naomi Brown [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175845)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550908) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-michael-s-pre-school-wd25-0ne-ey550908) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where staff identify any gaps in children's learning, they take prompt action to work with parents and to get children the help that they need. Any additional funding that children receive is spent specifically to meet their needs, which contributes to the good progress that all children make from their starting points. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021 Date: June 2021 - December 2021 Good - June 2021 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about St Michael's Pre-School ### What stands out about St Michael's Pre-School? ### How does St Michael's Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Where is St Michael's Pre-School located? ### What is St Michael's Pre-School working to improve? ## About the setting St Michael's Pre-School re-registered in 2017. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, with five, including the manager, holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and one holding a foundation degree. It opens from Monday to Friday during term time only, with sessions from 9am to 3pm, except on Friday when it closes at 1pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY550908 Registered person Davidovitz, Margaret Mary Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Watford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Michael's Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford · WD25 0EA 4.9(63 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-wd25-0ea-ey497358) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Berrygrove Early Years Centre Watford · WD25 9PW ](/nursery/berrygrove-early-years-centre-wd25-9pw-ey440334) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden) Watford · WD25 0BW 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-blossom-nursery-school-leavesden-wd25-0bw-2740063) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden Watford · WD25 7QZ 3.8(13 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leavesden-wd25-7qz-2720154) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The House That Jack Built Nursery Watford · WD25 9XX 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-wd25-9xx-ey544670) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Early Adventures Abbots Langley · WD5 0BT ](/nursery/early-adventures-wd5-0bt-ey279320) [See all nurseries in Watford →](/search?q=Watford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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