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This rating indicates that the club meets the requirements for childminders and out-of-school care. They are committed to maintaining a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I find information about fees for The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre has fees available on request. It's best to contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information for their before and after-school care services." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours for The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre operates during term-time, Monday to Friday. In the mornings, they are open from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. 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Leaders and other professionals share important information to understand children's needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support and monitoring." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long has The Cookie Club been operating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Cookie Club is a family-run childcare provider that \"established in 2004\". It was initially founded by Sheila to offer affordable, safe, flexible, and fun childcare outside of regular school hours, and has since expanded due to increasing demand across the Hitchin area." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre provide meals?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre provides a snack for children upon arrival at after-school sessions. 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This includes crafts, games, construction, messy and sensory play, investigative play, technology, cookery, and reading, allowing children to engage in what interests them most." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can children at The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre spend time outdoors?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, children at The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre \"benefit from time outdoors in the fresh air where they can move freely and play organised games.\" Staff also arrange gardening activities, and the children have even successfully grown plants in window boxes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre by phone at 07719 519578 or by email at admin@cookie-club.com. 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The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre # The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Met (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Wilshere Dacre Junior School, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NS · Hertfordshire Number of places 36 places Age range 4–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Cookie Club is a family-run childcare provider established in 2004, offering before and after-school care for primary school-aged children from 4 to 11 years old. Initially founded by Sheila to provide affordable, safe, flexible, and fun childcare outside of regular school hours (9 am to 3 pm), the club has since expanded due to increasing demand. It now operates across six schools within the Hitchin area, with clubs located on three school sites. The Cookie Club prioritises creating a welcoming, secure, and stimulating environment that fosters children's well-being, learning, and development through play. They incorporate individual needs, current interests, and feedback to ensure children feel supported, can thrive, and enjoy their time. The club adheres to legislation and guidelines from the Department for Education and local authorities, undergoing regular Ofsted inspections to maintain a safe, fun, and nurturing environment while meeting all required regulations. They provide a friendly atmosphere where children are safe, have fun, develop skills, and make friends. Following Playwork Principles, children can freely choose from a wide range of activities and resources, including crafts, games, construction, messy/sensory play, investigative play, technology, cookery, and reading. Staff also assist with homework or reading. After-school sessions include a snack on arrival, followed by activities, and a light tea served between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm from a seasonal menu, with drinking water always available. Children are encouraged to continue with games and activities until collection. Our ethos We strive to create a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment that promotes children’s welfare, learning and development in a fun, play-based setting; incorporating children’s individual needs, current interests and feedback to ensure they feel secure and supported to develop, thrive and have fun. Our clubs follow the Playwork Principles, so children are free to choose activities and resources as they wish. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly into activities at the club. Staff calmly speak to children and establish what is wrong and offer them the opportunity to choose a new or favourite activity to help improve their mood. Children show that they like being at the club and are inspired by activities such as marble-run building. Family-run Before and after-school care Play-based learning Ofsted inspected Snacks and light tea provided ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.cookie-club.com/feedback) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am; Monday - Friday: 2:45 pm - 6:15 pm (Term time only) Age range 4-11 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Before school, After school Food Snacks and a light tea are provided. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10126185 Lead inspector Alison Reeves Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180405)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472328) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.cookieclubhitchin.com/) Wilshere Dacre Junior School, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NS Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am; Monday - Friday: 2:45 pm - 6:15 pm (Term time only) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.2809/51.9538/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hitchin - [Day nurseries in Hitchin](/search?q=Hitchin) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-cookie-club-sg5-1ns-ey472328) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre Last inspected 2 March 2022 · Alison Reeves Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Met What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and settle quickly into activities at the club. Staff calmly speak to children and establish what is wrong and offer them the opportunity to choose a new or favourite activity to help improve their mood. Children show that they like being at the club and are inspired by activities such as marble-run building. Inspector highlights - Staff focus on supporting children to continue to build on their social skills. - Children's creativity is encouraged through activities like ice-sculpting and painting. - Leaders report positive relationships with schools and other professionals to support children and families. - Children benefit from time outdoors in the fresh air where they can move freely and play organised games. - Children behave well at the club and are kind to one another. Areas to develop - 1 There is scope to enhance the induction process for new staff to help them feel even more confident in their role. Inspection #10126185 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180405) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state that they are happy with the club. > They say that staff are friendly and supportive and that they understand the children and make every effort to work with them to help children enjoy their time and to behave well. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Any child identified as needing a little support is quickly offered one-to-one time with staff to help them overcome any worries. Leaders and other professionals share important information about children to ensure they understand children's needs and any concerns that need to be monitored. Outdoor space Children benefit from time outdoors in the fresh air where they can move freely and play organised games. Staff arrange gardening activities and children have been successful in growing plants in window boxes. ## Parent Reviews of The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJcLZa_UKMzkai9bT0m8nKQVI9qL1V34IWNOxiKCUtLgSbXBQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Abi Beynon 2 years ago My children have thrived at Cookie Club after school care for the last two years. The team are interested in the children and provide good feedback of how their session has gone each day. I love the board telling me everything they’ve eaten or done, it gives some great talking points for after pick up! Thank you everyone for your wonderful care and thoughtfulness towards the children! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4dHQzNmRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487633b063074d83:0x703d97ba4e410b2e) Reviews from Google for The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre. 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It is one of three out-of-school clubs run by the provider. The club employs eight members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The manager has a childcare qualification at level 5. The setting is open Monday to Friday in term time only, with sessions from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3pm to 6.15pm. URN EY472328 Registered person The Cookie Club Limited Day care type Out-of-school day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Hitchin Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### York Road Nursery School Hitchin · SG5 1XA ](/nursery/yorkies-day-care-sg5-1xa-146745) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Early Days Pre-School Hitchin · SG5 2NZ ](/nursery/early-days-pre-school-sg5-2nz-ey492398) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin Hitchin · SG5 1RT 4.3(16 reviews) ](/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-sg5-1rt-ey239470) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Hitchin · SG4 9RW ](/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-sg4-9rw-146741) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hitchin · SG4 0AA 3.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-sg4-0aa-2638111) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Smartys Day Nursery Hitchin · SG5 2UZ 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/smartys-day-nursery-sg5-2uz-ey555147) [See all nurseries in Hitchin →](/search?q=Hitchin) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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