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Wainscot House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·5 Harpenden Road, St. Albans, AL3 5LW · Hertfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Wainscot Day Nursery, established by local mother Julie Prowse, addresses the demand for outstanding childcare facilities, prioritising the individual needs of each child. With an Ofsted 'Good' rating across all areas, the nursery focuses on learning through engaging play in a nurturing environment for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.

Boasting a strong reputation since 1992, Wainscot prides itself on exceptional care, often seeing siblings from the same families attend. The nursery is deeply committed to safeguarding, actively participating in Operation Encompass.

The nursery fosters a warm, friendly atmosphere where children thrive, as evidenced by numerous positive parent testimonials highlighting the dedicated staff and the strong sense of community. The nursery champions a play-based approach to learning, encouraging active exploration and development.

Situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Wainscot offers a comprehensive approach to early years education.

Our ethos

Wainscot House Day Nursery believes in learning through engaging play, providing a fun and caring environment for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Since 1992, our main priority has been care and attention of each and every child that has joined us and we are proud to say that families have always sent siblings to Wainscot too.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in the nursery, building strong relationships with staff. Through a planned curriculum, staff follow children's interests, helping them build on what they already know and understand. Children learn to share and be kind, and in pre-school, they create their own rules, fostering an understanding of democracy and negotiation.

Ofsted GoodFamily-runPlay-based learningChild-centred care

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers an all-inclusive daily rate for non-funded children which covers all meals and consumables. For children receiving funded hours, a voluntary daily contribution is requested to cover consumables and extracurricular activities. Funded hours themselves are free of charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Non-funded daily rate includes meals, nappies, wipes, and suncream.
  • A voluntary contribution is requested for funded hours to cover meals, nappies, and activities like yoga.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wainscot House Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 June 2024

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 and settled in the nursery, building strong relationships with staff. Through a planned curriculum, staff follow children's interests, helping them build on what they already know and understand. Children learn to share and be kind, and in pre-school, they create their own rules, fostering an understanding of democracy and negotiation.

Inspector highlights

  • The team of staff work very well together, sharing ideas and supporting less experienced members to ensure good-quality care.
  • Staff support children in their transitions to new groups or schools, making the process as smooth as possible.
  • Children are curious and keen to learn, following their interests with a well-considered curriculum focusing on language, communication, and personal, social, and emotional development.
  • Staff and leaders work well with other professionals, taking advice from speech and language therapists and identifying areas for development to make continual improvements.
  • Children welcome staff to join their games, asking questions and proudly showing what they have made or discovered.

Areas to develop

  • 1give children more time to identify and solve problems and to find different ways of doing things for themselves
  • 2review and effectively embed consistent methods to regularly share information with all parents, so that they are fully informed about how they can support their children's continued learning and development at home.
Inspection #10344318 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff and leaders work well with professionals from other agencies and organisations. For example, they take advice from speech and language therapists to help them effectively support children's communication.

Parent Reviews of Wainscot House Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2004

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • August 2011Outstanding
  • July 2011Outstanding
  • June 2004Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Wainscot House Day Nursery

About the setting

Wainscot House Day Nursery registered in 1992. The nursery employs 30 members of childcare staff, with 17 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two with qualified teacher status. It opens from Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and one week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
123574
Registered person
Wainscot Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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