Jack in the Box at Rickmansworth
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Rickmansworth for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024. Open since 2022, with 30 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Hertfordshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Hertfordshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WD3 1NYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 3 December 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are very happy at this unique and exquisite setting. They separate very well from their parents and quickly become engrossed in meaningful and stimulating activities. Staff and leaders create a very dynamic environment while carefully considering children's needs, abilities, background and interests. They continuously encourage children to make informed decisions about what they would like to do and explore next, guiding and supporting them with kindness and empathy.
Staff and leaders are incredibly warm and nurturing and have very high expectations of children. In return, children behave exceptionally well and confidently understand the setting's routines and boundaries. For example, when children hear the tambourine, they promptly help with the tidy-up duties while singing along to a specific song. In addition, at snack time, staff encourage children to make their own healthy choices and pour their own drink to support their independence. As a result, children feel empowered and have a positive attitude to learning.
Staff value children's achievements and continuously praise them for their efforts.
- 3 December 2024Outstanding Safeguarding: Yes
Still missing for Jack in the Box at Rickmansworth
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.