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Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(28 parent reviews) ·The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY · Hertfordshire
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Tots and Scholars Nursery and Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery focuses on fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lasting love for learning, preparing children for future academic success.

With four Ofsted Outstanding-rated branches, Tots and Scholars is committed to providing an exceptional early education experience that supports the holistic development of each child. Their approach thoughtfully integrates play-based learning with structured teaching and abundant outdoor exploration.

This balanced methodology helps children build foundational skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, all while enjoying a childhood filled with wonder and discovery. The curriculum emphasises the development of confident language, early mathematical understanding through hands-on activities, and the strengthening of fine motor skills for early writing.

Children are also encouraged to grow in independence, resilience, and self-belief. The nursery aims to prepare children not only academically but also emotionally and socially, ready for interviews, classroom settings, and successful transitions into independent, selective, or mainstream reception classes.

Our ethos

Tots and Scholars Preschool and Nursery is committed to providing an exceptional early education experience that supports the holistic development of each child, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lasting love for learning. Their approach thoughtfully integrates play-based learning with structured teaching and abundant outdoor exploration, developing foundational skills while encouraging independence, resilience, and self-belief to prepare children for future academic and social success.

What it's like

Children are at the heart of this unique and warm setting. Leaders and staff create a captivating environment that sparks children's curiosity. Children are deeply engrossed in their enriching learning provision with support from very nurturing staff.

Ofsted OutstandingPlay-based learningOutdoor explorationSchool readiness focus

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery

Last inspected 14 March 2024

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

What it's like to attend

Children are at the heart of this unique and warm setting. Leaders and staff create a captivating environment that sparks children's curiosity. Children are deeply engrossed in their enriching learning provision with support from very nurturing staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have created a rich and meaningful curriculum that is extremely well sequenced.
  • Tailored settling-in sessions and transition visits mean staff get to know children remarkably well.
  • Children develop a passion for literature from a young age through creative ways to broaden their vocabulary.
  • Staff create excellent opportunities for children to enhance their sensory experiences and build on their fine motor skills.
  • Leadership across the setting is inspirational, with a continuous drive and commitment to ensure all children receive the best start.
Inspection #10316861 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Tailored settling-in sessions and transition visits mean staff get to know children remarkably well. Staff plan visits effectively to ensure all children make rapid progress right from the start, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Parent Reviews of Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery

5.0
(28)
Meera Dodhia
6 months ago

TAS is an amazing nursery. Both my children have been to TAS (one was at the Shenley setting ) and one is currently In borehamwood . always so happy to walk in happily every morning and are thriving . The staff and the teachers are all incredible and go out of there way to ensure they do the best for the children and always supportive

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Marina B
6 months ago

A wonderful nursery! The team is professional, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and my children absolutely love it here, including the yummy food. Couldn’t recommend TAS more highly! ❤️

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Payal Dube
3 years ago

TAS is an excellent nursery and pre-school setting. My little one has been there for just over a year now and it's been wonderful to see her flourish. The staff are so warm and caring - she and we have great relationships with all of them, and we feel very much a part of the TAS community. The staff also clearly know all the children as individuals and encourage their interests and development accordingly. The approach to learning is fun and creative, whether it's within the setting or out in the community or forest school. If you're looking to get your child into private school, they will do everything they can to help achieve this - I was very impressed with the time and effort invested in getting the children into first choice schools. I also really appreciate the high standard of communication with the parents, as well as the effort they put into celebrating a diverse range of events, often including the parents too! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend TAS to other families, and look forward to my younger one joining the nursery soon!

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Niamh Campbell-McCormick
3 years ago

Having my little one join last year, I have been so impressed by the love, dedication and consistent hard work and efforts from the Nursery. The ethos at TAS is what attracted me to enroll my child together with their approach for learning and a balanced curriculum which include outdoor learning, extra support activities, dance classes etc. It is clear to see why they have an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding'! I haven't yet come across another Nursery that quite does it like TAS, it gives a sense of community and feels like a family. The staff are warm, nurturing and as a parent you can feel reassured leaving your little one to grow, learn and thrive! Thank you all for everything you do and continue to do for the children you care for, it doesn't go unnoticed at all!

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Tahira Mussani
4 years ago

Both of my children attend TAS and I could not be happier with the care provided. The children are so happy to be dropped off in the morning and I know that they are in good hands. All of the staff are extremely friendly and approachable. The education being provided is brilliant and I am amazed what my daughter is already able to do. Highly recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • March 2024Outstanding
  • May 2018Outstanding

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