Woodhall Farm Pre-School
Good★ 4.9 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Hemel Hempstead for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Open since 2016, with 35 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
HP2 7JXWhat 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, 12 November 2024 · read the full report
What it is 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. For example, when learning a new game, children listen carefully to instructions, eagerly count the pieces and happily take turns. They celebrate their success and are inspired to try again. Daily interactions such as this aid children in developing the skills that underpin their learning and support them when they start school.
Staff are good role models, remaining calm, kind and fair. Children respond to this and show care and concern for one another. For instance, older children pass younger ones the correct tools when using the coloured dough. With sensitive support, children are beginning to understand their emotions. Children participate in daily opportunities, such as yoga sessions, that help them develop physical skills and build a clear understanding of healthy lifestyles. They show a good awareness of their own needs, for instance, to rest and calm down, and meet these as they sit calmly and listen to music. Diligent staff ensure that all areas are safe. Their ongoing explanations help children understand safety. For example, children sit down when using scissors and know how to carry the small chairs safely.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review 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 n extend the work with other settings that children attend.
- 12 November 2024Good
- 28 January 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Woodhall Farm Pre-School
- 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.
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