Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin

Glover House, 23-25 Bury Mead Road, Hitchin SG5 1RT
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  • Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin, Hitchin
Toad Hall Nursery is a 107-place nursery in the heart of Hitchin, offering a child-led approach to encourage the development of the children in their care. Children are given the opportunity to explore, interact, engage and thrive within the care of the highly experienced staff team.

Partnership with parents is at the heart of everything they do, from planning social events, holding quarterly Parent Forums to discuss and share ideas, and providing all children with ‘Home Learning’ ideas and opportunities to share with their carers at home.

The nursery is made up of 7 rooms, each catering for a different age group which enables them to provide facilities and resources for the right age and stage of each child. Weekly activities are planned for the children around their interests, utilising their state-of-the-art facilities both inside and outside, in their large gardens which also boast a growing patch and mud kitchen.

There are three garden areas which again cater for different ages of children, which enable more children to access the outside provisions at one time and gives opportunity for children to assess their own risks, develop their physical abilities and engage in the nursery’s extra initiatives, such as their Cook and Grow Programme. The children plant and care for their own produce in the Nature Garden, which they then help to prepare before the qualified chef cooks in their on-site kitchen. All meals and snacks are prepared and cooked on site, and the nursery prides itself on sourcing only the best quality ingredients for the children to enjoy.

Toad Hall is passionate about providing the best possible opportunities and childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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Care Provided by Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Collette Jordan (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 39
  • Total Places for Children
  • 107
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin

  • £86.00 - Per day under 3 years,
    £80.00 - 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. In some cases, funding is also available for 2 year olds.
    •   A corporate discount maybe available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company.
    Please email the nursery directly for our latest fee information.
  • Parking

  • The Nursery boasts a large car park at front of the building, making parking extremely easy for busy parents who need to drop off or collect their children from nursery.


Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin Reviews (133)

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Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin has 133 reviews.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Toad Hall is a caring, friendly, supportive nursery with an amazing team of staff. My child has thrived at Toad Hall with the staff always adjusting topics to suit the interests of my child. Any concerns are dealt with and resolved immediately and the office staff could not be more helpful. I would
highly recommend Toad Hall to any parent who is looking for a supportive and nurturing nursery.

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Review from Vanessa D (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Toads is fabulous. The staff are so wonderful and my daughter loves her time here.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the staff and children at the nursery. He runs in happy and comes home happy. On the days he doesn't have nursery, he asks if he can go. We have been extremely happy with our experience at Toad Hall.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Coming to the end of my second child’s time here and I couldn’t rate the Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin team more highly. We’ve been with them for nearly 7 years in total and I wouldn’t have wanted them to go anywhere else. The staff have shown so much care and affection towards the kids and prepared them
excellently for school. Would recommend this nursery to everyone!

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Review from Chantal B (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one absolutely loves being in little Toads; he totally adores the staff who show him so much warmth and affection. His days are filled with creative fun activities, which means he always looks forward to going to nursery and always chats about the exciting things he's done when he gets home.
If he's ever felt nervous after being off for a while, his key worker and everyone in the room have given him big cuddles and comforted him. At the nursery, he learns loads, plays loads, eats loads and is so happy. Most of all, I am so grateful for how kind everyone is to him and have found that to be the case in all of his rooms. It's a wonderful nursery, and everyone is so friendly and nurturing. Thank you, Toad Hall!

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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A caring, warm environment in the butterflies and badgers room which has provided our children with the lovely and supporting environment we were looking for. It reassures both myself and my husband that when we go to work, they are well looked after and content, full of smiles from her day. All the
staff are so friendly, enthusiastic and always sharing little stories of the day and give us a real flavour of what the kids have been up to. We couldn't have asked for more.

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Review from Ari A (Father of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot thank the special team at Toad Hall enough for all the care and attention they have given our son from the first day he started, in Hedgehogs, through to the present day, in Owls. He has had his issues along the way but with the support of the staff, he has come a long way and we have seen
his speech really come on and with it, his confidence blossom! As others have said, it’s clear that the staff go that extra mile to provide an enriching experience for the children and nothing is ever too much trouble. Thank you to all staff of hedgehogs, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybirds and owls, past and present (you know who you are). Our son is ready for that next step in his life, starting school. We will all really miss you all!

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Review from Lara H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Incredible nursery - we have two boys in butterflies and badgers who each started at 10 months. The staff really understand their personalities and are so warm and nurturing. Their rooms are welcoming and beautiful. Whenever I’ve contacted the nursery to see how the boys are the staff have been understanding
and responsive. We love Toad Hall - they’re practically extended family to us! Thank you for all that you do!

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Review from Penny J (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my little boys attend Toad Hall Hitchin and I cannot sing their praises any more. The standard of care is so high, they go above and beyond and I have two very happy and fulfilled little boys because of the wonderful work they do. All members of the staff team all play a part but eight particular
individuals have had a big impact. Thank you for enriching their daily experiences and being so attentive. I would recommend you all and your lovely nursery to any other parent looking for a wonderful pre school experience for their little ones.

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Review from Sandra F (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to collect my granddaughter from the Hedgehog room. All of the children were asleep - so sweet. A member of staff helped me to locate her buggy and bags, she then very gently stirred her and carried her to the car for me too, in her words, make the transition less traumatic as she was waking.
So thoughtful of her and very much appreciated. I have no doubt that my granddaughter is receiving the best of care from very kind staff who definitely care for their charges.

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Review from Alex O (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one joined Hedgehogs in January at 9 months old and we couldn’t be happier that we chose Toad Hall. Our experience has been amazing all round. The staff are so caring and supportive which really helped her to settle in and quickly grow in confidence. The environment and resources are great
as well, there is always variety and different learning opportunities happening. Looking forward to seeing how our little one continues to develop with the Toad Hall team! Thank you to the wonderful Hedgehogs team for all of your support so far!

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Toad Hall Nursery since she was 9 months old and is now leaving to start school. We do not have a bad word to say about this nursery - it is very well run, and every member of staff has been so warm and welcoming. When she first started we were very confident that we were leaving
her in safe hands and trusted the staff completely from day one. The communication from management is also very good, and we are always updated with any developments. Throughout our daughter's journey, she has met some amazing members of staff who have helped her grow and become the confident little person that she is today. We can tell from our daughter's eagerness to attend nursery each day that the staff are engaging and have developed lovely relationships with her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Toad Hall to any parent and would like to thank them for making our daughter's time full of fun, love and learning! We will all miss you very much.

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Review from Alex R (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a fantastic experience with Toad Hall nursery. Staff are always kind and seem to somehow know every child’s name. The office team are really responsive and always thoughtful with home learning ideas. The pre-school rooms, in particular, have been a pleasure - I have loved seeing how much
my son clearly enjoys it and how he has developed.

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Review from Jo F (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't wish for a better nursery to send my son to. The staff are all so caring to the children and so supportive of the parents. Their communication is excellent too, and the staff are always there if you have any questions or worries. The activities and events have been incredible. My son's world
was opened up - he'd never have experience half of it hadn't it been thanks to Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin.

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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so, so happy with our experience of Toad Hall. Our son started at almost 14 months and he settled quickly. He goes in happy and seems to have a super time there. All the staff are friendly and communicative with the parents and seem very warm and caring with the children.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Toad Hall since he was 1-year-old and is in the Owls room. He has been in the room for nearing 2 years and will be leaving in September. He has progressed really well with the support from the staff in this room. He has improved in many areas, such as his phonics and writing skills.
From day 1 of being in this room, he has been very cared for, with daily cuddles and positive reinforcement when he achieves things or does well in his work. They take an interest in him and have enabled him to grow in confidence through show and tell days and him hearing them feedback to us at the end of the day about how well he has done. It’s sad that his time in Toad Hall is coming to an end, however it’s given him the confidence he needs to move on to primary school. A big thank you to everyone there!

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Review from Lucy T (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Toad Hall in Hitchin really went the extra mile to make the preschool graduation ceremony a wonderful event for parents and children alike. It was lovely to see the close bond that all the children have formed with their key workers and I am especially pleased with all of the staff in Owls room, who
are just lovely. My son has really enjoyed his time at Toad Hall and will miss you all, especially one member of staff, in particular, who he has formed a great bond with.

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Review from Sian P (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As our son prepares to leave for school, having started at 10 months old, I wanted to write a review to make sure anyone reading knows just what a special place Toad Hall Hitchin is. My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled with our children's experience here. The staff are incredible - they truly
care about the children and create the most stimulating, exciting and inclusive environment for them. They are patient, supportive and encouraging. Each member of staff knows both our boys' names - and it's "little" things like this that have always really impressed me. The activities they do are varied, fun and perfect for their age - I'm constantly blown away by how much effort they put into thinking of ways to engage them and stretch them. What really makes this place so special is the staff - I cannot thank them enough! On top of all this, it's expertly run by staff who are always professional, but always so warm and lovely too. Thank you Toad Hall!

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Review from Samuel G (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic with my little one, extremely engaging and you can tell he has a fantastic relationship with the team in his room. If he is upset in the mornings they always give him and massive cuddle and he settles very quick. The information we receive on handover is informative and relevant,
we could not ask for a better team to look after our son.

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Review from Nick T (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Toad Hall Hitchin since February and we could not be happier with the professionalism, care and dedication the team brings. Every day my wife and I feel comfort that we know our son is in such good hands. Thanks to all the Butterflies team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.787)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.787 for Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 258 Ratings = 4.787

  • 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 Hitchin is based on 22 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 107 number of registered child places is 21.4, which has been reached with 22 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 (10)

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)

Collette

Collette Jordan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I’m Collette, the Nursery Manager at Toad Hall Hitchin.


I am fortunate to have successfully worked within this industry for over 23 years and hold a Level 5 Diploma in Early Years Leadership and Management. Throughout my Early years career, I have worked in many different roles including running a successful nursery for nearly 5 years.


My vision is to provide high-quality care in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, allowing the children to feel secure and confident. I believe this supports their growing curiosity to explore, and supports creative minds and resilience, whilst maximising success for all children.


I have always been highly focused on the well-being and development of children and believe that family partnership is the key.


My priority is to continue to lead this fantastic team and understand that a happy, successful child depends on us all working together.


Please do get in touch and arrange a visit to our lovely nursery if you have any questions.


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