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Teddies Tots # Teddies Tots Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · Windsors Of Watford, Sandown Road, Watford, WD24 7UE · Hertfordshire Number of places 73 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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 Teddies Tots Nursery in Watford is a well-established childcare provider that has received national recognition, including being a winner of the National Day Nurseries Top 20 Nurseries in the South East. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm, kind, and loving family atmosphere, aiming to be a home away from home for children. A strong focus is placed on nurturing and cherishing each child, with a belief in guiding them through their formative years with positive encouragement to stimulate their natural enthusiasm for learning about the world. The curriculum is carefully planned to meet individual needs, informed by the skilled staff's observations and reflections. Staff are dedicated to supporting child-initiated and spontaneous play, ensuring children are challenged and make excellent progress. The nursery maintains high standards for its team, with all staff Enhanced DBS Checked, holding current Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Certificates, and continuously updating their knowledge through Ofsted-recommended courses. Daily fresh meals are prepared on-site by their nursery cook, Tracey, who holds a 5-star rating from Watford Council for the kitchen. Facilities include separate areas for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, along with separate sleep rooms and an indoor soft play area for physical activity, even in bad weather. Conveniently located near public transport and major motorways, Teddies Tots also offers perks for parents, such as half-price or complimentary gym memberships for full-time children's parents at their on-site gym. The nursery is led by Director Rita Ashton, who is deeply involved in the daily operations and fosters a flexible and approachable environment. Our ethos Our beautiful setting places great emphasis on making the Nursery warm, kind and loving, where special care is taken to ensure that each child feels nurtured and cherished. We fully realise the vital necessity of guiding children well in their formative years; thus, by means of warm, positive encouragement we stimulate children’s natural enthusiasm for life and their desire to understand the world around them. Careful planning will take into account each child’s individual needs, informed by sensitive listening, observations and reflection by our skilled staff. Staff will support child-initiated and spontaneous play exceptionally well, and because they will know children’s needs they will be able to ensure that all are challenged and helped to make outstanding progress. My vision for Teddies Tots has always been to create a Family atmosphere in a warm and inviting nursery. We are a family-run establishment and hope to give Parents a feel that it is a home from home atmosphere. What it's like Children are happy and relaxed in the calming environment staff provide. Children develop warm relationships with all staff and feel comfortable, confident and valued. Children make good progress and enjoy an ambitious curriculum of well-planned activities based on their learning needs and interests. Winner of National Day Nurseries Award Family-run establishment On-site fresh meals Indoor soft play area Parent gym membership ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Teddies Tots Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10236666 Lead inspector Julia Maynard [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201018)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489545) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=teddies-tots-wd24-7ue-ey489545) ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per day or session. Full day bookings require a three-day minimum and include meals, snacks, and drinks, excluding nappies and formula. Morning and afternoon sessions are available as extra bookings only, not as standard patterns. There are no additional meal charges for funded children. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Minimum booking of three full days required. - Non-refundable registration fee is required when a child is offered a place. - Morning and afternoon sessions are for extra sessions only, not part of regular booking patterns. - Full day fees include meals, snacks, and drinks, but nappies and formula milk are not provided. - Fees are reviewed and may increase annually each January. - There are no additional charges for meals for funded children. ## Key facts Food Breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks, and drinks included; formula milk and nappies are not provided. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Teddies Tots Last inspected 1 November 2022 · Julia Maynard Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and relaxed in the calming environment staff provide. Children develop warm relationships with all staff and feel comfortable, confident and valued. Children make good progress and enjoy an ambitious curriculum of well-planned activities based on their learning needs and interests. Inspector highlights - Children arrive at the nursery enthusiastic and eager to learn, and sensitive and gentle interactions help them to feel safe and secure. - Equality and diversity are well promoted, and staff teach children about festivals from different cultures and encourage them to treat everybody equally. - The setting promotes a healthy eating policy, providing fresh fruit daily and working in partnership with parents for hot meals. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress and receive good support. - The nursery focuses on keeping children safe and healthy by providing nutritious meals, encouraging good hygiene, and discussing their importance for future well-being. Areas to develop - 1 give children time to respond to questions and to think for themselves, to extend their critical-thinking skills - 2 review the organisation of small-group sessions to fully support children's communication and language skills. Inspection #10236666 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201018) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the care the nursery provides. > They value the communication they receive through an online system. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children with SEND receive good support. The special educational needs coordinator and key person work closely with parents and other professionals. Outdoor space Children enjoy daily opportunities to play outside in the outdoor play area. This promotes the children's developing physical skills. Inspection history Date: September 2016 - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Good - September 2016 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Teddies Tots ### What outdoor space does Teddies Tots have? ### When is Teddies Tots open? ### What is the capacity at Teddies Tots? ## About the setting Teddies Tots registered in 2015 and is situated in Watford. The nursery employs 24 members of childcare staff, with 19 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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