A nursery once told it “requires improvement” has received a rating of “good” after its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Bush-E-Babes in Bushey gained the new ranking after its assessment on January 6, 2023.

In the Ofsted report, released on January 30, the inspector, Antonia Campbell, said the children are “thoroughly engaged” in a stimulated learning environment.

Watford Observer: Bush-E-Babes is in St Pauls CofE Church, Bushey Hall Road, Bushey Bush-E-Babes is in St Pauls CofE Church, Bushey Hall Road, Bushey (Image: Google Street View)

She added that staff have effective “behaviour management strategies in place to support children’s understanding of appropriate behaviour”.

Jannine Yadid who owns the nursery, for children from birth to aged five, told the Watford Observer: “We have worked so hard and made lots of changes.

Watford Observer: Jannine YadidJannine Yadid (Image: Bush-E-Babes)

“New bathrooms, new kitchen, new facilities and fabulous resources.”

The changes were acknowledged by the inspector following the nursery’s “requirement improvement” Ofsted rating given in March 2022.

Ms Campbell identified that the number of children on roll had been reduced, which will help staff better meet the needs of the children who attend, she said.

The report outlined the positive relationship the nursey staff had with the children and the role parents played with the nursery.

One example is parents being invited to the nursery to discuss their professions.

Children’s language and mathematical development are also being supported by the staff; the inspector found.

Watford Observer: The nursery has spent money on new equipmentThe nursery has spent money on new equipment (Image: Bush-E-Babes)

The report said that children are learning to be independent and take on age-appropriate tasks, such as clearing away plates and cups after a snack.

And the manager and staff have been described as “passionate” about their role in promoting children’s development.

The inspector also found that the manager and staff complete regular safeguarding training and demonstrate good knowledge of the signs and symptoms, which could indicate a child is at risk from harm.

Watford Observer: The inspector found children were learning through playThe inspector found children were learning through play (Image: Bush-E-Babes)

Ms Campbell has called on the nursery to make improvements in two areas, including supporting children’s development further by extending their learning during free play sessions.

The other area is to help staff identify areas for improvement in their own practice.

Ms Yadid said: “I am so grateful for the staff who have worked tirelessly over the last year and appreciate the hard work and dedication in making sure that my nursery is meeting the standards set by Ofsted.”