Toad Hall Nursery Watford

100 Hempstead Road, Watford WD17 4LA
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9.9 108 Reviews
Toad Hall Nursery Watford is registered to offer sound early years learning and childcare to children from Watford and the surrounding areas. The nursery is well-equipped to aid skilled professionals in helping children take those important steps before full-time education.

The nursery has a comfortable interior and a secure outdoor play area, with staff qualified to consider all areas of child well-being, hygiene and nutrition, working with parents and taking on board any concerns with the long-term satisfaction of service users in mind.

Toad Hall Nursery Group deliver high quality childcare and they ensure the welfare of each and every child by providing a secure and safe environment where children are encouraged to be healthy and active learners. Fresh food is prepared daily and all meals are nutritionally balanced.

Highly qualified staff will enable all children to form secure attachments which ensure healthy emotional development and children are able to extend their learning in a calm and relaxed manner therefore preparing them for the life ahead.
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Care Provided by Toad Hall Nursery Watford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sam Penn (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Toad Hall Nursery Watford

  • £96.00 - Per day under 3 years,
    £89.00 - Per day over 3 years.

  • •10% Family discount on the eldest child’s fees.
    •5% discount for NHS, Armed Forces, Police and emergency services staff.
    •50% discount on Staff fees.
    •Up to 30 hours of funded nursery education per week during term time.
    •A corporate discount maybe available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company.
    •Watford Council Discount please let us know if this is something you think you may be eligible for.
    Please contact the nursery for further information and our terms and conditions.

Toad Hall Nursery Watford Reviews (108)

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Toad Hall Nursery Watford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Watford has 108 reviews.

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Review from Nicholas C (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. The staff and management do an excellent job and really care about the kids. Just recently modernised their communication methods including photo updates of what the kids are doing as well which is great. Excellent secure outdoor playing space. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Bianca F (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Toad hall since 2023 and he is now in preschool and absolutely loves it. They are very supportive, the girls are lovely and caring with the children, food options are great, lots of learning activities and events. Would definitely recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Review from Ellen H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Toad Hall is an incredible nursery and I feel so lucky to have found it for my son, when we moved to London in September. The staff are brilliant, so caring and engaged with the children and they always have time to chat to parents and provide info/reassurance. My son, nervous at first, is thriving
and confident and so happy at pre-school. I love knowing he is safe, well-cared for and challenged. I also love that the kids do Spanish and have so many opportunities at Toad Hall. Thank you for everything you do!

Reply from Sam Penn, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Watford

Hi Ellen, Thank you for your feedback, I look forward to sharing this with the team. Kind regards


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Review from Aly S (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined a few months ago at the hedgehogs baby room full-time. She settled in really quickly and really enjoys her stay at the nursery. Every morning when I drop her off she gives a big smile and excitedly walks towards the nearest member of staff. At home my daughter is a very picky eater
but at the nursery she eats all her food and sometimes even has seconds. Since starting at the nursery she has significantly developed her motor skills. I am extremely satisfied with the nursery and when I drop off my daughter in the morning I feel that she is staying in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment.

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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery offers great support to parents and is a lovely environment in which for children to develop. Both our girls enjoy nursery very much and have progressed and developed well, in preparation for school.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to Toad Hall, he loves the enjoyment and everything that's in his room. The staff are all so lovely and supportive and happy to help with anything.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Toad Hall have exceeded expectations for the 2nd time with my 2nd child. Always there to help, support and provide flexibility for parents as well as nurturing and caring for each and every child. These folks are now like extended family.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the best experience with Toad Hall. My daughter has settled in so well, thanks to the staff. They have been very attentive to her needs also in working together with us as a team for her development. They have received any and all feedback and worked towards them. She absolutely loves it
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Review from Mani H (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Team at Toad Hall are friendly and always welcoming. They are always attentive to the children and communicate effectively to us as parents. They support heroically with potty training (we all know how difficult it can be). Fun activities are arranged for children and our child has always enjoyed her
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Review from Y H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery was fantastic from the very start. We have a child with additonal medical needs and the team have been super supportive. They've had training with the hospital, amended processes and dealt amazingly with all the extra medication. We also a child without extra needs and the support has been
amazing so its not because of any special treatment!

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Review from Uyya P (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 boys in this setting. 3.5 years and 13 months and the entire team is so nurturing and treat the kids like their own would. Wholeheartedly recommend.

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children very happy at Toad Hall. Very well organised. I feel my children are safe and cared for. They come home always having had a great day! Confidence has increased immensely and skills as expected.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy with how the staff care for my child. He is very happy to go in every time. His development is much quicker and he picked up good habits at the nursery. He became a social little person, happy to engage with other children.

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Review from David N (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with our experience at Toad Hall. Our first child was there for 3 years and our second child is in her second year there now.
The staff are amazing and build excellent relationships with the children. We are able to see real progress in language and communication skills as well as
physical development.
The manager and another particular member of staff are a great management team and do an excellent job of keeping us informed and maintaining a fun environment for the kids.

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Review from Rosie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has absolutely thrived at Toad Hall Nursery. We love the regular use of outdoor play and cannot believe how much our daughter has developed since she started attending. She is so supported by the members of staff at the nursery and they clearly have her best interests at heart. Her “room”
has great facilities and a little area of soft play too which she has great fun playing on with the other children.

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Review from Varuni S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in Feb when she was around 19 months! She had an emotional start as she was really attached to me - having stayed with me at home full-time since she was born. The girls have been so amazing with her, she's slowly but surely building such a good relationship with them all. Every
time I see them they are so kind, caring and attentive and it just reassures me that she is getting the best possible start to her little schooling life! She has improved her eating habits massively, and rarely refuses foods anymore and tries foods that she usually refuses at home. She is always up to new activities including messy play/garden play - it's so lovely to see her do activities that make her happy at home with family! Thank you again to the most wholesome team at Toad Hall Watford.

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Review from Deborah S (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! My daughter loves it there. She has been going since she was 1 and is now almost 3. The staff really make an effort with her and her development and I’ve always felt like they were invested in her wellbeing. She has had times where she has been clingy when dropping off and they do
their best to distract her and keep her happy. Couldn’t really ask for more!

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Review from E K (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our kids (3 and 1) attend Toad Hall Watford and we've had a very good experience.


Our eldest in particular has grown some great bonds with the staff and he also has a lovely group of friends. My wife and I have also made several friends amongst the children's parents.


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mostly via email, but it's fairly easy to keep up to date on events and activities.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with very caring and supportive staff. Our son enjoys the activities at the nursery whilst learning about boundaries and the early years curriculum. Parents' evenings have been informative and useful. Staff engage well with the parents/carers.

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Review from Meera S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Toad Hall Watford since June 2021 when he was 15 months old, to now (he's nearly 3 and a half). This has been an amazing nursery where he has been really happy, grown a lot, learned a lot, and made friends (we have too). The staff are very caring and very cheerful, but also
committed to teaching kids how to be good to each other. My son has developed incredible bonds with his key workers and carers. I was really anxious about potty training but they were really supportive about that, and he's a much less fussy eater at nursery than at home! The organisation is really well run, communications are very good. The space is really thoughtfully laid out, with lots of running-around space in the big garden and activity areas in the rooms. You can tell that the kids are happy, and there are lots of very experienced and longstanding staff around which is a sign of a well-run place. My son has also learned a lot there. Would recommend to anyone!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.863)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Watford 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.863 for Toad Hall Nursery Watford is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.863

  • 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 Toad Hall Nursery Watford is based on 28 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 28 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Toad Hall Nursery Group

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Action for Children - Menu Checker

Recipient: Toad Hall Nursery Group

Date: Sunday 18 Oct 2020 More details

Soil association Food for life Silver award

Recipient: Toad Hall Nursery Group

Date: Wednesday 19 Aug 2020 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Sam

Sam Penn

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2007

My name is Sam Penn and I have been working in childcare since 2007 I hold a Level 3 in Childcare and Education Qualification. I am very passionate about childcare and my role. Every day is different and brings new challenges and experiences for myself and the children in my care.

I consider it to be essential that myself and my team work in partnership with you, as the parent or carer of your child. We hope that we can demonstrate our vision and approach to childcare by welcoming you to our nursery.

I look forward to meeting you, if you have any questions, please give me a call at the nursery! Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Toad Hall Nursery Watford

What is the Age Range of Children that Toad Hall Nursery Watford accepts?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Toad Hall Nursery Watford Open?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Toad Hall Nursery Watford have capacity for?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Toad Hall Nursery Watford to the centre of Watford?

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

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