Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead)

Park Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JT
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  • Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead), Hemel Hempstead
Lime Grove Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery offering high-quality care and education to children aged six weeks to five years. Friendly and well-established, Lime Grove provides a happy, sociable environment where individual care is prioritised.

Outside is a large, fully enclosed and well-equipped garden with a nature area to encourage wild life, a playhouse, climbing frames, a vegetable garden and a restful sensory area. Understanding the significance of outdoor play, the nursery ensures daily access to this space.

The nursery is proud to have achieved an Eco Schools Green Flag Award.

Lime Grove also offer the extracurricular activity of Tiny Mites every Friday between 10am and 11am.

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Care Provided by Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Climpson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 49
  • Total Places for Children
  • 102
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Parking available - pay and display car park for settle in sessions, drop off and pick up parking available for free in the 'Everyone Active' car park on Park Road, next to the nursery.


Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) Reviews (111)

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Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) has 111 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our eldest child attended Lime Grove from 8 months to 3+ years and was very happy there. His development, especially at a young age was very good, helped by the activities and learning taking place at Lime Grove. Our two youngest children have also attended and enjoyed their time there. Staff are warm,
personable and the senior members especially are very good at their jobs. We were very happy with the overall Lime Grove experience and have recommended it to others.

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Review from Eike D (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son attended Lime Grove full-time from the age of two until he started school. He enjoyed his time at nursery very much and has developed into a confident and inquisitive boy. His teachers have always gone the extra mile to care for him and engage him in a great variety of activities and projects.
We appreciated the daily feedback, regular reports and frequent picture updates via the app.
We do, however, feel that there has been a steady increase in staff turnover and a decline in staff happiness over the recent months. This resulted in a high use of agency staff, which, in turn, put an extra burden on the Lime Grove staff and required the most experienced staff to do other duties, such as manning the front desk and cooking the meals.
We would like to take the opportunity to formally thank the staff at Lime Grove for their care and partnership.

Reply from April Hughes, Nursery Manager at Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead)

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear your son enjoyed his time at Lime Grove.


We are committed to reducing agency staff, and this is supported by colleagues joining us from other local child based nurseries, this supports consistency in times of absence. We are dedicated, to providing the best learning environment, for the children and this is supported through staff often gaining new experiences within the nursery to enhance their development and support their team.


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Review from T E (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter spent 1 and a half years at Lime Grove and enjoyed every minute. The nursery has great sized rooms and a great outdoor play garden. They are also very good at encouraging learning activities. Thanks to the team.

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Review from Jacqui P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lime Grove is a fantastic, friendly, caring nursery. My son has been coming here since he was six months old and he absolutely loves it. He's had a great experience and a close relationship with his key worker in each room and it's been wonderful to see his friendships grow and develop over the last
few years. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lime Grove, they have been a huge part of my child's development and life in these early years and I can't thank them enough. We will be very sad to leave this September!

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Review from Billie K (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for providing our daughter a safe and fun environment for her to play and learn in. Her development has come on leaps and bounds, and that is down to the care and support your staff have given her during her time at Lime Grove. Highly Recommended!

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Review from Oana C (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to this nursery for 2 years. From 3-4 years he was crying all the time because it was his first period without me, but the staff were very nice and they tried to make him feel very welcome. In the second year it was more than fine, he learned the language, he made a lot of friends and learned
a lot more things! I will recommend this nursery to everyone! A big THANK YOU!

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Review from Loredana A (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to say a big thank you for the care my daughter received. Special thank you to the management and especially to the administrator who is always so polite and pleasant.

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Review from Mark C (Father of Child) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined this nursery in April and absolutely loves it, she never wants to leave. She has only been with the nursery a few months and has already started progressing with her speech and her confidence. The staff are very good and friendly.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Lime Grove. He comes home full of smiles, well fed and messy from all his play activities. I know, therefore, that he has had a lot of fun.
He started in caterpillars where they took great care of him but I have really noticed his development since he moved to the Ladybirds room.
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communication skills, sounds and now saying single words have come on tremendously as has his understanding of what is being said to him.
The ladybird ladies all take really good care of him and it is a credit to them all that my son will happily interact with all of them. It is a real comfort to know that his care and happiness is their number one concern.

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Review from R W (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, lovely staff. My son has thrived here for the last 3 years.

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Review from Jodee P (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment we looked around we have been very happy with the nursery. The communication from staff and the facilities are outstanding. Our daughter has settled in beautifully and we can tell enjoys it there everyday!

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) for nearly 3 years. I have always been happy with how is cared for there. The staff are caring and knowledgeable. The facilities at the nursery are great, especially the garden. The food they serve has a great variety and my son always enjoys
the meals. I have been so impressed with the learning and activities the staff do with the children. He is ready for school thanks to their valuable work and care. I would recommend Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) to my friends and family without hesitation.

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Review from Michael (Father of Child) published on 13 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son felt very welcomed when he started here at the age of 2 years, more so than his previous nursery, even though the group of children is quite large. The staff in the nursery rooms and management/reception were very kind and always helpful. The Ofsted rating this nursery receives (best possible
rating) is definitely a good reflection on how they operate. Our son has developed significantly during his time at this nursery. We would very much recommend this nursery.

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Review from Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Lime Grove. All of the staff, especially my son's key worker, have gone out of their way to make us both feel welcome and help us settle in. They tailor the activities to include things he particularly enjoys and I enjoy the regular photo updates. I see him develop every day, becoming
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so happy with Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead), where our daughter started about 2 months ago. The staff were great at helping her (and us!) through the difficult settling in period and now she loves her time there. Our daughter particularly enjoys the fresh food made on site.
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great how friendly all the staff are, they're always happy to talk about anything related to our daughter and her care.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good nursery with great staff. My son has learned a lot.

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Review from Nichola T (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Lime Grove. The staff are friendly and welcoming and ensured both of my children settled in well and were happy. The facilities are great and the menus are nutritious, varied and yummy! Most importantly, both children enjoyed/are enjoying their time here and look forward
to their time here. I would definitely recommend.

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Review from Renata S (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very pleased that we use Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead). I have a third child who is going to this nursery. When we found this nursery for our first child, we had no doubts that this was the best choice of nursery and I never feel differently. Of course, there are some parts to improve
(no-one is perfect as I always say) but overall this nursery is really really SUPER! Children could not have any better.

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Review from Michael M (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. My eldest is just about to leave after 3 years. She's learned and grown so much. Staff are brilliant. Care is superb and they have certainly tried to accommodate our wishes. The only drawback is the change in menu.

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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, my daughter is happy in the baby room and always has a smile for staff. Lack of sleep is an issue as there is no separate sleeping area so my daughter sleeps 35-40 mins only. I wonder if more can be done to get her back to sleep when she wakes up - rocking?


Staff are more attentive and my

daughter engages well with them, making me happy to leave her. All food requirements are well met away from main menu. Sensory play options keep her entertained.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.889 for Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) is calculated as follows: ( (265 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.889

  • 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 Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) is based on 25 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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4, which has been reached with 25 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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Kelly

Kelly Climpson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

Kelly is the Manager of Lime Grove Day Nursery in Hemel Hempstead and has a wealth of experience, having worked at Childbase for 22 years. Kelly has a Level 3 qualification in their Early Years.


What is your favourite part of working at Lime Grove?
I would say our garden is my favourite feature - people are often 'wowed' by it as they don’t expect it to be so big. Each room has its own free-flow garden which is amazing and another great space for the children.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I'm very proud of my team's approach and the amazing bonds that they form with their key children and families.


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