Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Childcare and Early Learning in Radlett
Christchurch Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare and early years education in Radlett since 1962. Under the current management since 2006, we operate from a purposefully designed Church Hall with a secure, spacious garden. Our dedicated team focuses on enhancing children's development through a tailored curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We maintain a high adult-to-child ratio to ensure individualised attention and implement a key person system to support emotional bonding and developmental tracking.All progress is meticulously recorded in personalised Learning Journeys, which are shared with parents. Our nursery is monitored by OFSTED standards and offers flexible session options with available government funding for eligible families.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Learning Programs
Key Person System
Learning Journeys
Funded Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Established in 1962 with experienced management since 2006
- OFSTED-aligned educational framework for early years development
- Personalised key person system for emotional and developmental support
- Tailored curriculum with continuous progress monitoring
- Flexible session options with government-funded places available
Services
Childcare Services
Christchurch Nursery provides full-day childcare for children below statutory school age. Our high adult-to-child ratio ensures individual attention in a secure, stimulating environment. Services include structured learning activities and continuous developmental assessments.
Early Learning Programs
Our tailored curriculum follows DfES guidelines, focusing on Early Years Foundation Stage goals. Programs cover communication, physical development, literacy, and creative arts with regular progress reporting for parents.
Key Person System
Each child is assigned a dedicated key worker to facilitate emotional bonding during the settling-in period. This system supports individual developmental tracking and maintains open communication channels with parents.
Learning Journeys
Individual learning journeys document children's development through observations, photographs, and creative work. Parents receive comprehensive termly reports and can access records at any time during their child's nursery attendance.
Funded Sessions
We offer eligible families 15-30 hours of government-funded childcare weekly for children aged 2-5 years. This includes morning, afternoon, and combined session options with flexible attendance arrangements.
People
Mrs DeValle
Nursery Manager
Mrs DeValle has managed Christchurch Nursery since 2006, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high-quality early years education in Radlett.
Miss Warren
Nursery Assistant
Miss Warren contributes to delivering quality childcare with a focus on creating engaging learning experiences for children at Christchurch Nursery.
Miss Pilgrim
Nursery Assistant
Miss Pilgrim supports daily nursery activities, working closely with children to foster their developmental progress within our structured educational framework.
Mrs Crosby
Deputy Manager
Mrs Crosby assists in nursery management while directly supporting children's learning and development through our OFSTED-aligned educational programs.
Miss Hardwidge
Nursery Assistant
Miss Hardwidge contributes to maintaining our high standards of care and education, focusing on individualised attention for children's developmental needs.
Questions
What age group do you cater for?
We provide childcare and early education for children under statutory school age, typically aged 2-5 years.
Are government-funded places available?
Yes, we offer 15-30 hours of government-funded childcare weekly for eligible children aged 2-5 years.
How do you track children's progress?
We maintain individual Learning Journeys with observations, photographs, and termly reports shared with parents regularly.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, covering seven key areas of learning and development.
How do you support settling-in periods?
We implement a key person system where staff form bonds with children during their initial adjustment period at the nursery.
What facilities do you have?
We operate from a carpeted Church Hall with a large enclosed garden, offering both indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
