Starjumps Nursery, Creche and Out of School Provision

About this day nursery

Starjumps Nursery, Creche and Out of School Provision, located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, offers a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 1 to 4 are supported by cheerful staff and strong key-person relationships. The nursery, registered in 2010, is open all year round, from 8am to 6pm, closing only for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas.

It provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, with a total of 59 children currently on roll. The dedicated team of 14 childcare staff, including one with a level 6 qualification, seven at level 3, and four at level 2, are committed to delivering an ambitious curriculum that broadens children's knowledge of the wider world.

Children enjoy engaging experiences such as swimming lessons, regular visits to local woods, gymnastics, and football, fostering physical activity and large motor skill development. The setting also encourages children to become 'maths detectives' by searching for numbers in the soft-play area, making learning an exciting adventure.

Parents highly praise the nursery for its communication and support, reporting that they feel valued and see their children benefiting from a wide range of opportunities.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by cheerful staff who help them to settle quickly into their day. Staff help children feel safe and secure through the strong key-person relationships that are in place. Children demonstrate growing friendships as they play together, taking turns to look after the 'baby'. The ambitious curriculum provides children with a rich set of experiences that broaden and develop their knowledge of the wider world. Children enjoy swimming lessons and make regular visits to the local woods. They engage in a variety of physical sessions, such as gymnastics and football. This helps them to be physically active and develop their large motor skills.