Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

20 York Road, St Albans AL1 4PL
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9.9 114 Reviews
  • Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans), St Albans
Grasshoppers Day Nursery is a service in St Albans that is dedicated to the highest standards of care for babies and toddlers, and prides itself on the warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have also obtained their Green flag for Eco-Schools.

Grasshoppers has excellent play areas and secluded gardens, together with a great range of resources to suit all age ranges, the nursery provides a happy, social environment where every child is treated as an individual. Children’s days are packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by highly trained and knowledgeable staff.

Open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Grasshoppers offers an all-inclusive package to maximise the convenience to parents, which includes formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, and well-balanced meals throughout the day. Grasshoppers provide visits in the local community, visitors to the nursery such as African dance workshops and sporting sessions and cooking experiences for the children to take part in, self-service to promote independence and regular updates on their online learning journey platform to keep parents included in their development.

Grasshoppers Day Nursery also currently offer the extracurricular activity of Yoga Mites on a Wednesday between 2:30pm and 3pm for their Preschool room.

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Care Provided by Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Greaves (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 42
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Drop off and pick up only parking available.


Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) Reviews (114)

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Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has 114 reviews.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives at Grasshoppers!
The staff in the preschool room are extremely caring and friendly. They greet us every day with a smile and their overall professionalism is fantastic. The manager, alongside other members of the admin team, communicates messages
very well and in a timely manner. The speed at which they respond to emails/queries is great. Our daughter loves telling us about the varied activities she does and how much fun she has there.
Thank you to everyone at Grasshoppers for all that you do! I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been very happy with Grasshoppers Day Nursery. One thing that has stood out for me was the careful integration of my son with a slow and gradual settling-in period, which I felt was generous and had my son's interests and well-being at heart. The building and facilities one nice and the staff
always seem to be professional. I also like the range of activities that he does there. It is quite expensive though, as the 15 hours universal childcare cannot be used on one day which was the case at our previous nursery. Also, there is limited availability to increase days but that is due to the high quality of service I imagine.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has exceeded expectations. Communication with the parents is brilliant and development activities with the children are great.

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Review from Thomas C (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are happy with Grasshoppers! Our daughter has been here for almost a year and has been doing really well.
Staff are friendly and provide excellent care and feedback. Keep up the good work!

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic, caring and nurturing environment for my child.
I can't fault you!

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Review from C P (Father of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grasshoppers has been great for our son. They have always been great at communicating with us, and regularly provide updates to reassure us. Our son has flourished in their care, and we've always felt very confident that they really look after him. Highly recommend to any parent.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grasshoppers Day Nursery is lovely, my daughter settled in so well with the help of fantastic staff. All the staff seem so engaged with the children. Thank you very much for all the care and support.

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Review from Faye C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my child experienced a broken bone out of nursery the staff were extremely compliant with the care advice given by doctors. They ensured extra safety precautions were taken but still allowed a normal nursery experience for him. They were very cautious. My son always enjoys entering nursery, easily
waving goodbye to me at the door. He thoroughly enjoys his meal times and socialising with his friends which has furthered his independence.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter took a while to settle into her part-time nursery schedule, but the patience and perseverance of the caterpillar's staff and her lovely key person made her transition as smooth as possible. And she absolutely loves it now - she can’t get over the gate quick enough! It isn’t our closest nursery,
but we had several recommendations from other parents and after doing a tour whilst pregnant, we knew it was the right fit for our family. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming, it’s a homely but secure setting, we get regular photos and updates about her day and it’s very reassuring to know that she’s eating nutritious meals (things she would totally refuse to eat at home!).

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Review from Cate K (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our toddler to Grasshoppers as we were unhappy with his previous nursery and the difference in our child since he moved is incredible. Cannot recommend Grasshoppers enough, fantastic staff who plan thoughtful activities and great communication - we love it here and so does our son!

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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with my child's nursery experience. The team are always willing to go the extra mile to keep you up to date and answer questions, and my child's key worker really took the time to get to know and understand her, which is so lovely.
The location and facilities are great. I'd love to see
more farm-to-fork initiatives, but understand the issues with not having a kitchen, etc.

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Review from Lucy V (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We honestly couldn’t be happier with choosing Grasshoppers as our daughter’s nursery. She has been with them for a year now and has learnt so much and her confidence has really grown too! The staff are absolutely fabulous and they come up with new fun things for the children to do every day. Our daughter
absolutely loves it! Thank you everyone at Grasshoppers!

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Grasshoppers since he was almost 10 months old, he has thrived in the setting. Staff are very approachable and demonstrate individualised care for the children.
Children participate in a range of activities designed to support their development, this is done through both
structured and unstructured play. They support the development of independence skills through things such as children getting their own placemats, serving themselves breakfast and clearing up afterwards.
The premises are clean and well-presented.

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Review from Tim H (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Grasshoppers for over a year and in that time we have had a wonderful experience. The entire team are dedicated and works well together to deliver excellence. They always take time to provide feedback at the end of each day. Our son is really happy there and we have no hesitation
in recommending the nursery to others.

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery, staff go above and beyond, communication has been excellent and we get regular updates on the app, with pictures and learning stories throughout the week. They are constantly looking at ways to improve and having just gone in today my daughter noticed the room had been
moved around. Activities are well thought out and my daughters enjoyed the visit from the fire engine recently. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Fiona D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Grasshoppers Day Nursery since September 2022, beginning in Caterpillars before moving up to Bumblebees, and she absolutely loves it. It’s great to see her going in with a smile on her face in the morning, and seeing her so happy and settled when collecting her at the end of
the day. The facilities for the children are brilliant, including lots of opportunities to spend time outdoors in the garden which we know our daughter really enjoys. We have been very impressed with all aspects of the nursery’s care and communication, it’s great to get regular updates via the app and e-newsletter. The team always take the time to tell us about our daughter’s day and answer any questions we may have. Parents are kept informed about the week’s learning activities and given the chance to get involved with them from home. One of the most important things about the nursery, for us, is the very caring and loving atmosphere that the staff have created for the children.

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Review from Rute P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) since November 2022 and our experience has been extremely positive. Settling was made easy thanks to the amazing, caring staff in the Bumblebees room and I cannot thank them enough. They took the time to learn about my child’s
preferences, routines and even some words in Portuguese (our second language) to better understand and communicate with her. They go above and beyond every day and as parents, we feel we couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for our child. The facilities are spacious, clean, bright and well-maintained. The space outside is huge and there are loads of activities. The curriculum is well-designed, creative, age-appropriate and stimulating - I love seeing the pictures of my daughter playing and learning in the app. Also, the staff is always available to answer my questions and keep me informed about my child’s progress and new learnings. I highly recommend the St Albans Grasshoppers Nursery to any parents.

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Review from Guy S (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot speak highly enough of the St. Albans Grasshoppers team. Our daughter transferred from playschool around five months ago and we were admittedly nervous that she would be unsettled, but the staff at playschool have made the transition so easy and she's very quickly developed loving relationships
with all of them.
We're grateful to all of the staff and, in particular, those who look after our daughter daily in the bumblebees room. They're fantastic and she always has a lot (for a two-year-old) to say about all of them in the evenings.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have a child who is two years and nine months, she is in the preschool room, and the staff are all welcoming in the morning, and I know she will be happy when leaving her, even if she gets upset as I leave, they will contact me to let me know that she has calmed down. She is always happy at the end
of the day when I pick her up and will tell me about the things that she had done.

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Review from Leona F (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of our children have now attended Grasshoppers; while one recently graduated from pre-school to join her sister at school, the last one has started in the baby room. Each of them has thrived in this setting. Close friendships have been made; they've loved attending; in particular, the renovated
garden has been a big hit. Over the years, staff have been very accommodating with our needs and we highly recommend them. You're always greeted with a smile, the team are caring and friendly, plus, there are significantly clear structures/policies in place including their communications with parents.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.922)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.922 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.922

  • 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 Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is based on 18 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 18 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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Claire

Claire Greaves

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Claire is the Manager of Grasshoppers Day Nursery in St Albans and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 22 years. Claire has numerous qualifications, including an NNEB Level 3 & Level 5 in Leadership, and Early Years Management.


What is your favourite feature of Grasshoppers?
The nursery has a very welcoming homely feel, and the rooms have been designed and furnished to meet the children's developmental needs. We have a large preschool room and lovely garden areas.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am really impressed with the team's partnership with parents and the relationships they form with them.


Frequently Asked Questions about Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

What is the Age Range of Children that Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) accepts?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) Open?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) have capacity for?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) to the centre of St Albans?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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