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The house that Jack built nursery in Hemel Hempstead

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.5(14 parent reviews) ·1 Bennetts Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EW · Hertfordshire
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

The House That Jack Built Nursery in Hemel Hempstead is a bright and spacious setting that welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years old. Operated by managers Natalie and Casey, who together bring 37 years of childcare experience, the nursery focuses on supporting children's early educational journeys and encouraging their individual development in a fun, safe, and stimulating environment.

It is conveniently located in Bennetts End with good links to the M1, M25, and Apsley train station. The nursery offers 54 places and operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays and one week during Christmas.

Emphasising outdoor exploration and community interaction, children benefit from daily walks and access to a large adjacent field with park and play areas. The dedicated team strives to create a happy and supportive atmosphere, tailoring educational activities to each child's needs and interests, and maintains an open-door policy for parents.

Our ethos

Our main aim is to support children’s first journeys into the world of education, to encourage your child with their individual development, to reach their full potential in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. All educational resources for the children are age appropriate and placed at the children’s level to encourage independence and allow the children to explore all the resources on offer to them. The dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic team provide educational and fun activities which are tailored to the individual child based on their needs and interests.

What it's like

Children are happy to attend the nursery and develop relationships with their peers and staff. Babies feel safe and secure, exploring their surroundings and developing physical skills. Staff share storybooks with younger children, helping them identify colours and emotions.

Spacious learning environmentExperienced managementOutdoor explorationCommunity engagementPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year (closed bank holidays and one week at Christmas)

Session types

full days, morning sessions, afternoon sessions

Age range

6 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The house that Jack built nursery

Last inspected 20 July 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy to attend the nursery and develop relationships with their peers and staff. Babies feel safe and secure, exploring their surroundings and developing physical skills. Staff share storybooks with younger children, helping them identify colours and emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • The managers demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to their roles and responsibilities.
  • Management and staff structure the curriculum to cover all areas of learning.
  • Children have access to a wide range of good quality resources to support their play.
  • Overall, children behave well. Staff support the children to share and show kindness to their friends.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are suitably supported.
  • Staff have a good understanding of the children's dietary requirements, preferences, and food allergies.
  • Children have regular opportunities to explore the local community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use every opportunity to extend children's learning during spontaneous and planned activities
  • 2strengthen training and coaching opportunities to support new and less-experienced staff to improve their knowledge of the curriculum, including their interactions with the children.
Inspection #10303385 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children settle well and make good progress in their learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are suitably supported. Staff understand children's needs, work well with other professionals, and involve parents in discussions about their child. This support ensures all children are included and make good progress.

Outdoor space

Older children develop their coordination skills as they learn to throw and catch balls and enjoy climbing on the climbing equipment. Children have regular opportunities to explore the local community, access play apparatus at the park, and participate in nature walks.

Parent Reviews of The house that Jack built nursery

4.5
(14)
Rashpal Stanton
3 years ago

The House That Jack Built Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) is warm, welcoming and bright. It has a fresh feel and is well equipped with amazing toys and books for all ages and needs. The staff are friendly, caring and attentive, communication is brilliant and they have all been very accommodating to our needs! We don’t worry about the twins when we’re at work because we trust the nursery, we know they’re safe, being looked after exceptionally well and having fun with all the different activities that have been set up! We are so happy to be a part of this nursery, the level of care exceeds expectations and our children have not only settled well but enjoy going there! Thank you for everything you do! X

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Claire Palmer
3 years ago

The staff are lovely and my child loves going to nursery. The works that have been completed since THTJB took over have been really positive, with full redecoration of all of the rooms, and loads of new toys, activities and furniture for the children. My daughter has learnt loads since she started going there and always has a great time. The communication from the staff is always really good and they always listen to feedback. I would recommend THTJBHH to anyone looking for a nursery to send their child to.

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Terry F
3 years ago

I’ve seen the amazing transformation of this place in the last couple of months, from a slightly tired nursery but with lots of potential, to something looking fresh, clean, fit for purpose and most importantly really exciting for the children to learn, play and develop. It now looks like a totally new space with tons of lovely brand new toys, furniture and learning activities in place for the children. As a parent of a child at the Watford branch of this nursery I know that the owners Phillippa and Becky do an exceptional job ensuring their team provide fantastic service to the children, allowing them to learn, develop their personalities and have great fun. They are always willing to listen to feedback and are constantly thinking of ways to improve their nurseries and the experience for the little ones.

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Priya Patel
3 years ago

Initially we were heartbroken at the thought of having to move our daughter from Bricket Wood THTJB to Hemel due to the availability we would have liked especially as within those few weeks she finally settled, stopped crying and pick up and drop off we’re very happy times! However, we went to see THTJB Hemel just before Christmas and we were absolutely delighted and amazed with how beautiful the nursery is and the resources they have. The staff are so lovely and made us feel so at ease with the transformation. Phillippa and Becky are amazing at what they do, they know how to turn the dullest of spaces into the brightest of ones and they know how to utilise space and maximise potential. The transformation photos of this nursery explain themselves. Since our daughters first visit and her settling in sessions last week she has not shed one tear and we are honestly just so happy with how things have planned out for us. Phillippa and Becky also went and visited our daughter to see how she has settled which was such a lovely gesture. Our younger daughter will not be starting in a few months and we cannot wait! I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone who is thinking of joining THTJB family! Thank you all for your continued hard work and dedication to our children xxx

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Lee Day
a year ago

Our daughter went here for 2 years and she loved it. Every worker was amazing , they really go above and beyond for your child. We will miss you all and wish you all the best

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Inspection history

Date: July 2023

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good

Frequently asked about The house that Jack built nursery

About the setting

The house that Jack built nursery opened in 2022. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and level 5. It opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round and provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2688484
Registered person
Philbec Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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