Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

Watford Junction Station, Station Road, Watford WD17 1AB
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  • Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction, Watford
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is right in the heart of the centre of the town and is based on one of the platforms of Watford Junction train station, making it ideal for commuting parents and their families.

They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help to share their core values with their children such as encouraging them to express their feelings to making a difference in the world.

Their ParentZone app keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery with things like photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress! They are big on happy children so they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

They are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that have big environmental differences.

Watford Junction has 4 home rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: one room for 3 months – 1 year, one room for 1-2 year olds, one room for the 2-3 year olds and one room for the 3-5 year olds. Each room has its own nappy changing facility and children's bathroom area which promotes independence for the children. All rooms have direct access to free flow play allowing access at any time to a large outside play area with a soft surface, grass area and large under cover area.

There is an extensive enclosed garden area which is tastefully sectioned off to provide safe play areas even if all age groups are out at the same time and includes a covered area to enable children to have access to the outdoors in all weather conditions.

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Care Provided by Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jodie McCarthy (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

  • 0 – 3 Years:
    Full Week (5 Full Days) - £374.25
    Full day - £82.75
    Half day - £51.50


    3 – 5 Years:
    Full Week (5 Full Days) - £343.75
    Full day - £79.25
    Half day - £48


    30 Hours Funded Sessions (3+ Only):
    Full Day Wrap - £33.75
    Half day wrap - £20.25

  • Short Day 8am-6pm & School Day 9am-3pm also offered
  • Parking

  • Parking is available pay and display.


Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction Reviews (57)

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Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction has 57 reviews.

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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care for my son. Practioners are caring and thorough. I feel totally comfortable leaving my baby in such good hands.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Convenient location for commuters. The staff are caring and compassionate. They work hard to get to know the children, help them settle in, and form a bond with them. The children have lots of fun activities to do, and there is outside space for them to use throughout the year too. Really glad that
we chose this nursery!

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Review from Rimmy V (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with my child’s development and see her growth and learning from the nursery. I am happy with the nursery staff taking board my suggestions and comments.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery. The staff are lovely and caring. Some of which we've known for years s our older children came here.
They are entertained throughout the day with painting, outdoor play, cooking, playing with textures, dress up and songtime the list is endless.
They are very attentive
to individual children's needs. My daughter was intolerant to cows milk as a baby and made sure her diet was dairy free and gave her soya alternatives. Like I said my daughter loves going and is very happy there and that is my priority.

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Review from Chitvan (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very lovely carers and friendly environment. My son has blossomed at the nursery. Cannot ask for more. It’s like a second home for him.

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Review from Rimmy V (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery setup is located at a convenient location and opening times are very suitable for parents who commute from the train station. The nursery can improve in cleanliness in some rooms and providing more attention to kids hygiene.

Reply from Gemma Allardyce, Head of Central Operations at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

Thank you for your comments, we take great pride in our nursery provision so are disappointed to hear of your concerns around cleanliness. Your Nursery Manager will be contacting you for more detailed feedback and we hope to resolve your concerns as soon as possible.


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Review from Rosemarie P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery since October 2014. They started in the baby room and are now in pre-school and I am delighted with their progress. They love all of the amazing staff who take a keen interest in both of them. I particularly like that as twins they are treated as individuals
with separate key workers. Positive help and guidance with potty training, encouraging healthy eating and fun learning creates a perfect environment, this coupled with the convenience of location for the train station makes it much easier being working parents.
Staff turnover is low so that really helps with my children feeling comfortable. Each day when I pick up, I get a full download of their day.
I have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

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Review from Louisa (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and lovely staff within a convenient location for train commuters. My little boy loves being there and has built strong bonds with the staff that look after him directly. The food is also a great variety. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Geeta (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in this nursery have been wonderful since my son started in August last year. They look after him and stimulate him so well I almost think I'm not exciting enough for him on our day off together! Thank you to all the ladies at Watford Cooperative Childcare, I know my child is in safe hands
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Review from Patricia K (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well done for a good job. My daughter really enjoyed her time at the nursery. I recommend this nursery to anyone looking for their child to join a fun learning environment.
Staff are polite and professional.
Nursery environment is clean.
Children have lots of fun during the day.

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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with the care our little one receives. The activities he has are fantastic and have really helped his learning.
It helps ease the guilt of coming to work when we know he is so well cared for.

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Review from Alpa C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Watford Junction Nursery has provided an outstanding service to both me as a parent and my child. So much so the fabulous team are already bonding with my younger child who will also be attending there shortly. The environment, care and welfare of the children is of a very reputable standard. The staff
are always helpful, friendly and caring.


We thank and every member of the team. Your attention to my child is absolutely great.


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Review from Manesh P (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Easy and convenient as we are working parents in the city, great drop off and pickup times suitable for many parents but unavailable at other nurseries from what other parents tell us.


Great all in 1 price you only have to provide things if you have specific needs otherwise all generic nappies,

food and facilities are fantastic.

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Review from Shaily (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son went to this nursery and is now in reception. My daughter is now starting here because it has been such a great experience with my son, I had no second thoughts in sending my daughter here. My son got all prepared for school from here. He learnt a lot, enjoyed a lot and was very well taken care
of. Parents can easily take their minds off their kids when at work knowing the kids are in good hands in this nursery.

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Review from Bettor (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful people work in this nursery. So loving, so caring. Our children love it; they're so happy there. We would recommend this to anyone and we feel very lucky that our kids are in such good hands every day.

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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since sending my daughter to the nursery, she has learnt so much more. She smiles when we arrive outside and loves seeing all of the girls who look after her. The staff keep me informed daily of her activities and when she is doing new things.

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Review from Kalpesh P (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery. We have sent our eldest and she loved it. Our youngest is now attending and the Co-operative values ensure a well designed learning curriculum, fun and healthy food. It is highly recommended!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.880)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.880 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.88

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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5 Star Food Hygiene Rating

Recipient: Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

Date: Thursday 13 Sep 2012 More details

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Jodie

Jodie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Watford Junction.


Katie

Katie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Watford Junction.


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