Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Cheshunt
Established by professionals seeking quality childcare for their own children, Rafles Nursery provides a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are prioritised. Our experienced team of early years practitioners delivers tailored care and education through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, fostering independence and confidence. With a focus on outdoor learning and partnerships with parents, we create a home-from-home atmosphere that supports emotional and educational development.Our unique Key Carer system ensures consistent support, while specialist activities like sports coaching and ballet enhance physical and creative growth. Located in Cheshunt's green belt grounds, we offer access to playing fields, nature walks, and sensory gardens, ensuring a balanced approach to early childhood development.
Services
Childcare
Preschool Education
Outdoor Learning
Sports Activities
Nutritious Meals
Highlights and features
- We provide individualised care through our dedicated Key Carer system
- Our team includes experienced early years practitioners and specialist activity providers
- We offer extensive outdoor learning opportunities in green belt grounds
- We maintain strong partnerships with parents for holistic child development
- Our nutritious home-cooked meals support children's health and wellbeing
What people say
Loves the staff
High standard
Happy and balanced
Delicious home cooked food
Improvements are being noticed
Services
Childcare
Our childcare service provides a secure, stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We focus on individual development through tailored care plans and experienced practitioners. Our approach combines structured learning with free play, supporting emotional, social, and cognitive growth in a home-from-home setting.
Preschool Education
Delivered through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, our preschool education uses play-based learning to develop key skills. Qualified practitioners create individual learning plans that encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in preparation for school transition.
Outdoor Learning
Children explore our green belt grounds with access to playing fields, sensory gardens, and nature walks. Outdoor activities promote physical development, risk management, and environmental awareness while supporting curriculum objectives through hands-on experiences.
Sports Activities
Partnering with Challenge Sports, we offer specialist coaching in gymnastics, football, and movement games. These sessions improve motor skills, coordination, and confidence while introducing children to structured sports participation and teamwork.
Nutritious Meals
Our on-site cook prepares balanced, home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients. The menu meets dietary requirements while encouraging children to develop healthy eating habits. Mealtimes also support social skills through communal dining experiences.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, with dedicated spaces for nursery and preschool-aged children.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, combining structured learning with play-based exploration and outdoor activities.
Are outdoor activities included?
Yes, we utilise our green belt location for daily outdoor learning, including nature walks, sensory garden exploration, and sports sessions.
Are extra activities charged separately?
Specialist classes like ballet and computer skills are optional and invoiced separately through external providers.
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Reviews (7)
Lucy Smith
Aug 27, 2021
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Best nursery, Staff are amazing both my children have attended Raffles and loved it, Sad to have to say goodbye. I would recommend this nursery to anyone
Elena Robinson
Oct 30, 2018
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My son absolutely loves his nursery thanks to all the wonderful compassionate staff, lovely grounds and 5* equipment.
Nacholya Del Campo
Oct 27, 2018
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I have had both of my children at the nursery and we couldnt have chosen a better childcare for them. The array of activities organised by staff contributed to our childrens physical and social development. They did stretch and grow, ballet and football! Our children developed curiousity for the world around them thanks to the outings and garden play. All the staff at the nursery is caring and attentive, they truly provide a home from home environment and try their best to accommodate whatever request parents may have. The staff have always followed our home routine with the children so that
Sarah Benfredj
Sep 28, 2018
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I couldn’t recommend Rafles more! What a fantastic, innovative, creative, fun and loving learning environment and team! Very flexible and great building with outside space. My son Joshua has had 2.5 very happy years there.
Mikyt
Aug 11, 2018
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The staff are really friendly and professional. The facilities are fantastic. The rooms are very large, clean and full of toys/activities. My son already loves it!
Gina Giles
Jul 23, 2018
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Preston has just finished his journey with Rafles and he has had the most amazing time with them, he had been there since Jan 2017, we are so sad that it has come to an end he has loved going to nursery. The staff are the best!! Rafles is a great place for children to grow and learn.
Demetra Moore
Jul 13, 2018
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My daughter has been at Rafles since she was 3 years old. She absolutely loves it and looks forward to going. I also love the extra curricular lessons that Rafles offer. My daughter has just completed two terms on a computer course which has really helped her with their phonics. My daughter has come an leaps and bounds and it is all thankful to the team at Rafles :-)
