Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm (Pre-School); Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (Office)
Woodhall Farm Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire
About this day nursery
Woodhall Farm Pre-School, located in Hemel Hempstead, aims to provide an accessible and inclusive learning environment for children from their second birthday up to school reception age. The pre-school focuses on individualised learning through play in a stimulating environment, encouraging exploration and supporting each child's unique developmental needs.
They offer various activities and groups, including "Bouncy Bears" for younger children and "Shining Stars" for pre-schoolers preparing for nursery or reception, alongside a lunch club that promotes healthy eating. The dedicated and experienced staff team delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to a "Good" standard, as recognised by Ofsted in November 2024.
The pre-school operates during term time only, with session times from 9 am to 3 pm.
Our ethos
Woodhall Farm Pre-School offers an inclusive environment for children from age two to school reception, focusing on individualised learning through play in a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and supports each child's unique developmental needs. They deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
What it's like
Children settle well and quickly build secure bonds with the caring staff in this nurturing pre-school. Children reflect staff's calm, positive attitudes and approach new activities confidently. Daily interactions aid children in developing the skills that underpin their learning and support them when they start school. Staff are good role models, and children respond to this by showing care and concern for one another. Additionally, children participate in daily opportunities, such as yoga sessions, that help them develop physical skills and build a clear understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Play-based learningTerm-time onlyOfsted "Good" rating
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request
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Age range
2 years to school reception age
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Morning, Afternoon, Lunch Club
Established
2016
Waitlist
Waiting list form available
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Woodhall Farm Pre-School
Last inspected 12 November 2024 · Kelly Eyre
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 settle well and quickly build secure bonds with the caring staff in this nurturing pre-school. Children reflect staff's calm, positive attitudes and approach new activities confidently. Daily interactions aid children in developing the skills that underpin their learning and support them when they start school. Staff are good role models, and children respond to this by showing care and concern for one another. Additionally, children participate in daily opportunities, such as yoga sessions, that help them develop physical skills and build a clear understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Inspector highlights
- Staff are committed to offering children the best care and opportunities, and feel well supported through regular supervision.
- Staff understand the curriculum, know each child well, and use planning to build on children's learning, linking play opportunities to their interests.
- Robust monitoring quickly addresses weaker areas of children's learning, with staff skilled in noting additional help needs and involving other professionals early.
- Staff successfully promote children's language and communication skills using various methods, including simple sign language, visual prompts, and daily activities.
- Children enjoy accessing books, join in with words when staff read to them, and become engrossed, acting out characters.
Areas to develop
- 1review daily routines, such as at times of transition, so that children are able to remain engaged and have opportunities to continue their play when appropriate
- 2extend the work with other settings that children attend.
Inspection #10364150 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise staff and highlight their good communication.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff are skilled in noting where children need additional help and involve other professionals at the earliest opportunity. This helps to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive pertinent support.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed staff interaction with children during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Woodhall Farm Pre-School
4.9
(13)
soukaina oujeddi
2 years ago
Rayan he had a great experience at your nursery he got many friends there practitioners are so good , I like the parties that you doing from time to time that we can go to see our kids playing and having fun. I’ve noticed a good improvement in rayan he is getting more socialising and he started speaking and expressing what he is feeling . Thank you very much for all your hard working your very good team 👍
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Zahra Mukadam
2 years ago
I sent my two daughters to Woodhall Farm over the last two and a half years until they left to start reception and an adjoining nursery. The staff really build a connection with the children, my daughters loved attending Woodhall fame preschool and made lots of friends. They had fun and had close connection with their teachers assistants who did their observations. We were regularly kept up to date on tapestry about their progress and what they got up to during their hours at the pre school. Parents were given the opportunity to come in and meet the teachers and see how the kids played. The girls miss their time there and often talk about their old teachers fondly.
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Lisa
2 years ago
3 of my children went here and absolutely loved it, broke my heart when they had to leave to go to big school. Staff are so lovely, I would recommend this pre-school to anyone looking for a place for their child to be happy.
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Andreia Baiceanu
2 years ago
I meet a frendly and communicative team. I didn’t know what to expect when I took my daughter for the first time, but I was pleasantly surprised by the relationship that was built between my daughter and the ladies here.
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Catherine Wallace
2 years ago
What a lovely pre school, my grandson started there with little speech, on pull ups and by the time he finished he learned all his colours all the alphabet,could count to 20, was no longer in pull ups , the staff were amazing, done handover every day,I would recommend this nursery , my grandson has now started school which he was so ready for, I miss all the staff whom I got along with so well, well done girls, look forward to seeing you all again very soon
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Inspection history
Date: January 2019
- November 2024Good
- January 2019Good
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