Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Central Hall, Loates Lane, Watford WD17 2PA
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  • Boys & Girls Nursery Watford, Watford
Boy & Girls Nursery Watford is centrally located in a purpose-built building in the heart of Watford, a short walk away from Clarendon Road.

The rooms offer children great facilities and the garden is always in use for children to explore and play in.

All rooms are monitored by CCTV and parents can ask to watch this from the reception area to ensure their child has settled.

There are excellent transport links from Watford Junction Station and Watford Town Centre is a two-minute walk away. The nursery has a storage area for parents to leave pushchairs and car seats when they are not in use.

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Care Provided by Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Element (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

  • Prices start from £55.55 per session, and £91.30 per day. Our fees include an exciting range of extra-curricular activities, freshly cooked meals and snacks prepared by our on-site chef.

  • Visit our website to select the sessions you require on our fee calculator for more information. You will also find information on the Government Funded Childcare Support available and our 7.5% discount on 5 day attendance.

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford Reviews (61)

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Boys & Girls Nursery Watford has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Boys & Girls Nursery Watford has 61 reviews.

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Review from Billy T (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Boys & Girls Nursery are fantastic. My daughter started last summer and enjoys her time there. The staff are fantastic and they are very caring. The food is lovely and nutritious and their new outdoor space is great.

Reply from Jo Messenger at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your little one is enjoying our newly refurbished outside space. We will pass your comments onto the team.


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Review from Tammy B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful place. Staff go out of their way to deliver the best service possible by working with both the children and their families to ensure children reach their full potential.
Can’t fault this nursery, I have seen a few locally and this one was instantly the nursery of choice. Great warm atmosphere
and my children love it.

Reply from Leanne Day at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for the lovely review, we will pass onto the team who will be delighted to receive this.


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Review from Sarah H (Stepfather of Child) published on 6 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Boys and Girls Watford for 3 years now, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Watching the confidence he's gained through the girl's encouragement is brilliant. He's always extremely excited to go in and see what amazing things the girls have planned for his week. I'm a very
happy mum.

Reply from Leanne Day at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will pass your lovely comments to the team!


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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery where we have felt welcome since day one. There is a very personal feel and it is small and friendly.
The care for my daughter is second to none. The activities and playtime they experience are incredible and the menu and food served is out of this world- always homemade and freshly
cooked.
I never ever worry about dropping my daughter there as I know she is in the best care.

Reply from Leanne Day at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for leaving us this lovely review. We will pass your comments onto the team and the cook in the kitchen!


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Review from Luisa M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter stayed with Boys & Girls for over a year. The staff made the experience very easy and smooth and though it was hard for her initially to be away from us, she ended up loving everyone and enjoying going to nursery. She’s learned and developed so much that I have nothing but good things to
say about everyone. We will miss everyone for sure!

Reply from Jo Messenger at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your daughter enjoyed her time with us and we will pass your lovely comments onto the team.


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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been with boys and girls Watford for 14 months now, starting in baby room and recently moving to toddlers. I can honestly say he has enjoyed every moment here. The team have been exceptional and I cannot thank them enough for helping him to settle and contributing to the happy outgoing
boy he is today. They have gone above and beyond all expectations, I had of a nursery and I couldn't be happier with our experience here.

Reply from Jo Messenger at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear your little one is enjoying his time with us.


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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy attended Boys & Girls since he was 1. It was the personal friendly feel of the nursery I liked most, it was warm and welcoming. The staff and management are professional and caring giving my child the best care he could receive. He was happy going in every day and was there until he left
to go to school.
The nursery provides amazing food and the menu is really nutritious the chef would go above and beyond to cater for all the nursery and always welcomed my son and would say goodbye in the evenings.
The learning and development he received was first class, he left having a wide range of knowledgeable facts and there were always stimulating age-appropriate activities available for him with a very high standard learning journal to support what he had learnt.
The extracurricular activities they offered during his time there were fun and beneficial to his learning.
All round 5* and would highly recommend.

Reply from Jo Messenger at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review Boys & Girls Nursery. We are so happy to hear your little one enjoyed his time with us and we will pass your kind comments onto the team.


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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter loved going to Boys & Girls in Watford. Their key workers were amazing and knew them as an individual rather than just another child in the class. I would get daily reports on what sort of day they had and what they had been up to. There were regular parents’ evenings to see
how they were progressing, we were given the opportunity to see their learning journals, which was lovely. The setting is brilliant with large bright learning rooms full of high-quality resources as well as high-end technology. The food is cooked daily within the nursery under the guidance of a nutritionist, both children often had seconds! Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Leanne Day at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for such a lovely review, we will pass this onto Bryony and the team.


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Review from Olivia F (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford when she was 10 months old. As a first time mum, I was extremely nervous about leaving her. The staff were fantastic and made me feel totally at ease, even calling me 30 mins after I left just to let me know she was happy. My daughter is now in the
toddler room and often comes home asking asking after the staff. It’s lovely to see how excited she is when we pull up at the nursery. Most days I chase her round the room as she’s having so much fun she wants to stay.


I would recommend Boys & Girls to anyone looking for a nursery.


Reply from Leanne Day at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review – we will pass this onto our team!


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Review from Mariana G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'd highly recommend the nursery. My daughter had been there for two and half years and I cannot thank the staff enough for everything they have done in terms of my daughter's development. She enjoyed every day at the nursery and felt loved and safe.


It's in a good location as it has bus and train

links close by and easy access for cars.
They do lots of extra activities and lots of baking for the kids to take home.
Well done Boys & Girls Nursery!

Reply from Katie O'Grady, Marketing Manager at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for your lovely review - we are so glad your little one enjoyed nursery!


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Review from Erika R (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford for over two years, starting in the toddler's room and quickly moved to Pre-school room.
The care for the children, facilities and activities are first rate. My son loves going to nursery and I attributed a lot of his development and learning to the
lovely staff team. Kind and loving teachers who genuinely care about children's social and educational development.
I also want to mention about all the yummy and impressive menu - all prepared in house.
I feel extremely fortunate to have my son attend Boys & Girls Nursery and I am sure he will always look back at his nursery days with very fond memories.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for high quality childcare.

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Review from Mark D (Grandfather of Child) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter changed nurseries earlier this year to Boys and Girls and I just wanted to say what a change I have seen in the older Grandson. He is now really talkative he loves going to nursery now and always tells me what he has done. He has become more confident and open as a little boy.


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the baking days and also the fact you do the PE and playing outside.


Please pass onto the staff in the baby group and the upstairs room much appreciation from a grandad.


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Review from Saira S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was originally nervous about enrolling my daughter into any nursery, but as soon as I walked into Boys & Girls, I was put at ease. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They are efficient and pro-active in their duties at all times. My daughter has settled in and now almost runs to her classroom,
her day is filled with activities and lots of learning and the days are structured and made enjoyable. All the children's meals are cooked on site by a qualified chef and made from scratch, so I know my daughter is getting lovely fresh meals. Thank you.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In general, a fun and professional environment. Prompt response to any queries. They teach children well for independence and prepare them for school. They encourage exercise and outdoor activities. My child is happy here and has developed good social skills and confidence. Would recommend the nursery
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely bright nursery with a great atmosphere. Good resources, friendly staff, great food. My son is very happy here.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (2 3/4) has been at Boys and Girls for 18 months and we've been really happy with the care and friendliness of the setting.

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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going to Boys and Girls when she was 1 year and 8 months. As parents, what we see is the happy smiling face everyday in the evening when we come to pick her up. That summarises all the care and effort put in to ensure she has a good day.

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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Boys and Girls Nursery Watford have been a great nursery for my little girl. The transition from at home mummy to going back to work has been stress free with support and care Boys and Girls have provided for my daughter. My daughter bounds in every day excited to see staff and children and she is developing
into a lovely little girl with little added developmental stages that she has picked up at nursery. Some days she just doesn't want to come home.

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Review from Natalia P (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has started going to Boys and Girls Nursery two years ago. We are both Polish and when she started the nursery her English was very poor. Now I can tell it is much better than mine only within 2 years, so I'm very proud of her and grateful to amazing and friendly staff. They also know exactly
how to play with children and teach at the same time.

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Review from Youting D (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found this nursery very close to home and have really healthy food menu, then decided to book an appointment to visit. But I wasn't expecting that it is such perfect one for my daughter until I visited there. The Ofsted report shows they are 'Good' rating, but from what I have seen so far, they are
way better than many nurseries and childminders that I had visited, even an 'Outstanding' rating. Their staff are so nice and helpful for us. Most important for us is our daughter enjoys to be in Boys & Girls and loves everyone there. So we strongly recommend this nursery to others.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.705)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10 for Boys & Girls 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.899 for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.899

  • 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 4.806 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is based on 10 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.4 = 0.806

  • 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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Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Gemma joined Boys & Girls Nursery Watford in April 2014 as a Nursery Nurse in the Pre-School room and quickly moved up to Room Leader. Gemma is Level 3 qualified in Childcare and Level 5 in Management and chose to work in childcare as she has a passion for working with children and giving them the best start to their learning. Gemma is keen on developing close working relationships with parents and her team, continuously reviewing practice and developing the care and education provided.


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