Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Unit 8 Optima Business Park, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0DY
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9.8 70 Reviews
Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School is a warm and welcoming nursery providing high-quality care. Offering stimulating and engaging spaces for children to grow and develop in, with lots of natural resources providing fantastic opportunities for children to explore, play and learn.

They follow a simple ethos where its believed that children should be allowed to be children and the adults who look after them should believe that too. They use real and authentic items in play which provides many more learning opportunities and encourages children to have proper experiences.

Their highly trained practitioners believe in nurturing children’s individual interests to help them develop and grow in all areas of their education and well being. Learning through play is at the heart of what they do.

Freshly prepared meals are offered, catering for allergies and special dietary requirements.
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Care Provided by Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 89
  • 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 & Christmas

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Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (70)

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9.8

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.775) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School has 70 reviews.

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Review from Abigail P (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been so pleased with Partou Hoddesdon nursery where my child has attended for the past year. The staff are absolutely brilliant, and I feel completely confident in the care they provide. They are warm, nurturing, and always make sure my little one is happy and well looked after.
Any questions
I've had are addressed promptly and with great communication. The team at the nursery is always responsive, and I really appreciate how approachable they are. The office managers, in particular, deserve a special mention - they're incredibly friendly and always available to assist with anything.
It's clear that the staff care deeply about the children, and I'm so grateful for the peace of mind they've given me. I couldn't ask for a better nursery experience for my child!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Partou Hoddesdon nursery. Our staff truly care about the children and are dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment. We appreciate your recognition of our responsive and approachable team. It's our pleasure to ensure your child is happy and well taken care of. Thank you for choosing us!


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are fantastic, all the staff are friendly and helpful, my daughter has additional needs and they have gone above and beyond to make sure she has what she needs there and to get in any training they need. I couldn't feel more comfortable when it comes to leaving her there and she
always has a fantastic time. I love the app which shares photos and activities they've taken part in also.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your amazing review! We are so grateful to have your daughter as part of our nursery family. Our dedicated staff will always go the extra mile to make sure every child has a great time. We love sharing their photos and activities on our app, too. Thank you again. Kind regards.


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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter seems really happy at nursery, the activities are stimulating and educational and she has a lovely relationship with her key workers. The rooms are light, airy and spacious with great indoor play equipment and there are separate gardens for babies and pre school children so they get plenty
of time outside in the fresh air. Would recommend

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at our nursery. Our team works hard to create a stimulating and educational environment, and we are delighted that your child has formed a lovely relationship with her key workers. We prioritize providing plenty of outdoor time for our little ones, and we are glad you have noticed. Thank you for recommending us!


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Partou in Hoddesdon are absolutely brilliant and my son has loved his settling in sessions. Everybody at the nursery has made the process of getting him ready to start before I go back to work so much easier.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your son is enjoying his settling in sessions at our nursery. Our team is dedicated to making the transition back to work as smooth as possible for you and your little one. We look forward to watching your son grow and learn with us at Partou.


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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play are amazing it took me a long time to find the perfect nursery the staff there are literally amazing I feel safe leaving my daughter there. Couldn't recommend enough it's home from home for my daughter.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest has just started in the baby room and all the staff have made sure that the settling period was smooth for not only my son but for me too.
He has only been there properly for a week but he is settling well after such a short amount of time.
My eldest also attended this nursery from baby
room through to pre-school. It did wonders for his confidence and he loved going.
The staff is wonderful with all the children and you can see that the management team cares about the children that attend.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Review from Danielle A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed with the nursery. My son is 11 months old and used to get very upset when other babies cried, however, the settling-in sessions were amazing and the staff made you feel welcome. My son loves going to the nursery and I have full confidence in the staff that work there. I would recommend
any child to attend this setting.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience.


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Review from Sumneet U (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started when she turned 7 months old. All the staff in the baby room have been great with her and I have noticed how much she has developed over the last 10 months. She is very independent and knows her own mind so it has been great to see the staff being patient with her and helping in
developing her physical skills as well as tending to her emotional needs. She now loves going to nursery and since being in the throws of separation anxiety, it's the only other place she looks forward to being in every week apart from home. There are plenty of different activities each week so she never gets bored. Parking is easy and there are always a few spots available due to quick turnaround. The meals are very healthy and varied. I am so glad I chose this nursery over a few others I had viewed.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

We are so happy to read such a great review about Angels at Play Hoddesdon! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play has been such a great nursery for my daughter. She has thrived in the environment since joining in August 2023, thanks to the wonderful staff and excellent setting.
There is always a wide range of activities that are all planned well to encourage her development, whilst still ensuring
that she is having lots of fun at the same time. It's been wonderful to see how far her development has come already in the few months she's been there.
The staff are outstanding; all of them are warm, welcoming and friendly and show all the children genuine love and care. They have helped her settle in well, give comfort and support whenever it is needed and always provide a thorough handover on how she has been throughout the day, what she has done, and what she has eaten both via the app during the day and on collection.
I couldn't have found a better setting for her and have no doubt that she will continue to thrive in this setting and would happily recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Reviews Team at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Rachel, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. Thank you so much.
From all of the team at Angels Hoddesdon.


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Review from Kerri T (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I literally couldn't be happier with the nursery. My little girl is so happy there and loves the staff. The activities and learning they do have really helped her develop and she has a lot of fun too!

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Review from L V (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play has been such a great nursery for my daughter. She has thrived in the environment thanks to the wonderful staff and excellent setting. The nursery is supportive, engaging and provides excellent communication with parents. Can’t recommend it enough.

Reply from Emma Sapstead, Manager at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review; we love having your little one with us. Thank you for always engaging with us and supporting your little ones' learning by sharing stories of your experiences together and by letting us know your interest at home.


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Review from Jenna M (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Me and my husband are so relieved that our daughter has settled in so well at this fantastic nursery and we can get on with our working day knowing that she is having a great day.
All the staff are brilliant, warm and welcoming from the moment you step through the door in the morning, and they never
fail to give me a thorough update on how she has been throughout the day and what she has eaten. The daily diary is always updated.
We are almost a month in and I am so pleased we chose this nursery.
I know how great the staff are by how happy and content I see my daughter when I come to collect her.
She is quite a shy little girl but I can see that she is so comfortable with all the staff and happily goes to them when I leave her in the morning when she gets upset.
In just a month I can see her confidence growing and I have no doubt she will continue to thrive at this nursery.
Thank you to all the staff at Angels at Play - Hoddesdon for working extremely hard every day.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review Jenna. We work very closley with all our parents to make sure that children settle well before they start nursery and also throughout the first few months.


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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play - Hoddesdon is a fantastic nursery. My daughter attended a different one in Hoddesdon prior to Angels, and I wasn't overly happy, so I moved her here.
My daughter has been here since she was two and is now leaving for big school. Her confidence has skyrocketed, her speech has improved,
and so has her ability to make new friends.
They plan the activities well, and the staff are kind and understanding. The office team go above and beyond. The food is also good and healthy, from what I see on the app.
I honestly couldn't thank them enough for having my little one.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our planning cycle starts with you. We ask you where your child’s learning is up to and what kinds of things they enjoy playing with and exploring. We then begin observing your child whilst they are playing to understand their current interests, their development and how they learn. We make thorough notes on our observations. We also talk to you to find out more about your child’s capabilities, including what they can do and what they already know, as well as the activities they like to do when at home.
Once we have gathered this information, we can then plan appropriate activities which will form the next steps in your child’s learning and development.


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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play Hoddesdon is such an amazing nursery. As a parent, I am so happy to trust my child at this place. My son is also so very happy to come every day to this nursery. The staff at Angels is so lovely and very welcoming. Management is simply so amazing and very helpful! My son has learned and
developed so well since he started to come to this beautiful nursery. I can’t thank enough Angels at Play Hoddesdon, they are just so brilliant in every way!

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Review from W G (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. My daughter moved here from a previous setting, and I am so happy she did! Staff are so welcoming, and they are always very pleasant, with home-from-home handover!
Any queries it’s dealt with right away, and I can’t thank them enough for the love and support they have given

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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter went here until she went to school and loved it. My youngest daughter has been going since she was 1 and is nearly 3. She absolutely loves going and always talks about what she's been doing at home. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating. She has made some lovely friends
there and is always happy. I'm very pleased with how much she is learning here and would definitely recommend it.

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Review from Hollie E (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Angels at Play nursery in July and they have been very accommodating to her needs. Staff are very friendly and helpful and will always inform me of her daily activities and keep her e log up to date. Thank you girls for your support to help my daughter to grow.

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Review from Thomas L (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having moved to a new area (and therefore nurseries from one Angels at Play Nursery to another), we have been delighted by the staff and standard of care set by the management team. Their organisation and preparedness are leagues ahead of their colleagues in neighbouring Angels at Play nurseries and
I'm sure the managers and team are seen as the benchmark for the company in this regard. Our little one always has a brilliant time and typically runs in each morning before taking his coat off, or so much as a wave back to us. His learning and growth in character are fantastic to see as well as the happy faces of his peers who appear to be enjoying their time just as much!

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Review from Catherine D (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Angels at Play, especially all the staff. They are kind, and caring and have really helped him develop. We have been using Angels for 6 years and wouldn't put my children anywhere else. The staff work so hard to ensure the children are happy and safe. They are kept busy from the moment
they arrive until when they go home! Highly recommend.

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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angels at Play are fantastic. From the moment we did our initial visit in 2021 we instantly knew this was the place for our son. The settling-in sessions were well organised and arranged around our availability as it was July/August and as he had just transitioned from 3-2 naps we were able to drop
him off post naps so he had his time there. He's now been there 6 weeks and there's such a difference in his development. The activities posted each week on what they will experience in the baby room are all sensory and exciting. We love getting daily updates on his observations - makes the day go quicker! Aside from the activities and the nutritional food provided the staff are just amazing. Every day we get an update via the app but it's the personable approach at drop-off and pick-up that just makes the whole experience even better. An extension of the family and we know that he's cared for, looked after and thriving with support and love. The team and facilities are amazing!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.775)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.775) out of 10 for Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 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 4.988 for Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.988

  • 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 4.787 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 14 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 89 number of registered child places is 17.8. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.8 = 0.787

  • 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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Top 20 Nurseries East of England 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Emma

Emma Sapstead

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2006

I have worked for Angels at Play since 2006. I hold an NVQ and I originally joined Angels at Play as a practitioner.
I am passionate about enabling all children to thrive and gain positive experiences and believe that being a positive role model for my team will lead to outstanding practices within our setting.
Something I have learnt over the years and I put into practice is that it is paramount to a nurseries success to be able to work in partnerships with parents, it is vital to develop parent relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 89 Children.

How far is Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Hoddesdon?

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

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