Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 8JJ
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9.7 74 Reviews
  • Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School, Rickmansworth
Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School, Shepherds Lane offers outstanding care to children aged 3 months to 5 years and is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Friday, for 51 weeks of the year (closed during Christmas week).

Located on the grounds of Shepherd Lane School, the nursery enjoys the benefit of 3 rooms, which include a baby room, toddler room and a Pre-School. All rooms have 'age-appropriate' toys and resources, ensuring they provide the best standard of care, development and education. The nursery also has a grassed separate area for the baby room and a spacious outdoor play area for the toddler and pre-school children, which the children explore and thrive in.

They operates a Key Person policy, ensuring that your child is cared for by a member of staff who gets to know you and your child really well.

Carers place great emphasis on creating a loving, nurturing and warm environment for your child.

* Morning, afternoon, and full daycare available
* Nutritious lunches and teas served every day
* Large outdoor play area
* Convenient location with own car park
* FREE Childcare available to all 3 to 5-year-olds
* All Childcare Vouchers accepted
* Unlimited FREE settling in sessions
* For further information including vacancies and costs, please contact the provider directly.

They caters for older children with 'The Break Club' - before, after school and holiday club. The club runs throughout the year helping parents with wrap-around service.

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Care Provided by Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leonie de Vall (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (74)

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Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School has 74 reviews.

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Review from Andreea A (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I strongly recommend Daybreak Nursery, if you are a very stressed mum as I am and you have a very fussy child, this is the perfect place. The ladies are very professional, they are explaining and detailing everything, they make the babies feel at home, lots of cuddling, playing, encouraging to eat.
They have the patience and resources to handle our babies even better than us, the parents.

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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend Daybreak Nurseries with very friendly and professional staff. My son has been with them from 6 months old and now goes to the breakfast and after-school club.

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Review from Ama (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with the care that our son is receiving from the nursery. All the key workers are genuinely caring and always very attentive to every child. We have witnessed this all across the board and not just in the baby room. Our son has a number of allergies; dairy, nuts and eggs.
We have been blown away about how attentive the nursery have been to cater for his needs! They make sure he always has balanced complete meals by sourcing a variety of 'free from' meals such as dairy free muffins, fruit pot yoghurts and snacks. They have never made him feel differently to the other babies. They do it all effortlessly and it never seems like it's too much trouble. Our son has now developed a real enjoyment for his meals which he didn't before. This was a particular worry for us due to his condition. The environment is relaxed, friendly, spacious (both internally and outside) with lots of activities. Generally, an excellent nursery! Thank you Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane!

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Review from Lucy O (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane is a wonderful setting. The staff are always kind, friendly and approachable. I feel extremely happy leaving my daughter there.

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

My daughter has been attending Daybreak at Rickmansworth Shepherd's Lane since she was 10 months and she is now just over 2. She has come on so much since she has been there and really loves it. The staff there are wonderful with the children, so warm, friendly and welcoming. They get a great mix of
activities and do lots of playing outside. It is a really lovely community and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from Julian L (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Daybreak Nursery in Shepherds Lane for over a year now and he loves it! The staff are fantastic and take a real interest in each child. Every day we get a full report on the activities he has done throughout the day, how long he has slept for and what he has eaten etc. Dropping
a moody/sleepy child off in the morning can be a stressful task sometimes but the staff make it so easy and quickly get him involved and active with the other kids. Really couldn't recommend the nursery highly enough.

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

We have been using Daybreak since 2013 and are extremely happy with the service they provide.
Communication is excellent and any problems that arise are dealt with quickly and professionally. We are made to feel valued as parents first and many members of staff have gone above and beyond the call of
duty - too many to mention, in fact!
There is a fantastic family feel amongst staff and this permeates the whole nursery atmosphere; I feel that I am leaving my children with extended family and they both adore all the adults that care for them. I was worried about how my youngest would cope as he’s not as easygoing as his older sister but he loves going to nursery and has never had a problem separating from me at drop off. I can’t explain the relief I feel knowing he is content and this has made my return to work much easier, which is invaluable.
I have nothing but praise for the staff at Daybreak and I am actually dreading the day my youngest leaves even though it’s years away!

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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have used this nursery for over 5 years with both my daughters and I always found the staff exceptionally dedicated to the care of my children. The hours the nursery is open is a real positive, as I would struggle otherwise with my commute into London, as is the outdoor space which is a real bonus
all year round and an important factor I considered when originally choosing this nursery. The management is good and has resolved any issues that have arisen speedily and with satisfaction. My daughters both love coming to this nursery and along with feeling confident they are safe and comforted if upset that is the most important thing to me as a parent.

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Review from Devan W (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent to a child that found settling very difficult, I really appreciate all the hard work all the staff have put in to making my daughter's nursery days as pleasant as possible. She has made amazing relationships within the different rooms throughout the nursery. She really responded well to
the outside activities that came into the nursery which made the separation from me easier as they were always there when I dropped her off. Overall this nursery has been amazing for her development and separation to her close family and I couldn't thank them all enough.

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Review from Kris T (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane from 4.5 months and is now in the preschool room. We have always found that he comes home happy and has never had an issue with going into the nursery. He comes home and talks in excess of what he has done through the day and the careers that
have interacted with him. It’s clear all the staff have a great love for what they do and I am always greeted by all staff not just the members in his base room. They’ve helped multiple transitions, such as toilet training, moving rooms and even difficult home transitions too. There are no words to explain how integral they have been in how he has developed. We have found the management to be extremely flexible and very informative with regards to funding etc. Without Daybreak I honestly cannot imagine how we could have got to this point. I can’t imagine our son being anywhere else! Great job everyone! Keep it up!

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Review from Elizabeth (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here have been fantastic helping my boys settle in, particularly my younger son who had never been to nursery before. They were very patient, kind and encouraging with him and we felt confident leaving him there with them. The staff are all very welcoming and take a great interest in all the
children. Both my children love going especially as the garden is so big with lots to do. They have a great time there and have learnt lots of songs and produced lots of artwork! I would definitely recommend Daybreak to anyone considering it.

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Review from Paul M (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our girls have been cared for by Daybreak Nurseries from 7 months old. We now have one who has started school but uses Daybreak's "The Break" facilities and the other is in Daybreak's pre-school.


I cannot praise this nursery enough. They provide a structured, caring, educational and fun environment

in which both my girls have flourished. Aside from the excellent staff and carers, the environment really is first class for a nursery with outdoor space in abundance.


Choosing a Nursery is a difficult and important decision. Looking back over the past 5 years of my children attending, I can honestly say that we made the best possible choice for our girls. They are full of confidence, happiness, fitness and are extremely developed socially. I cannot recommend Daybreak enough.


Note: both my children were allergic to various foods and the nursery dealt with this VERY well.


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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, really friendly and experienced staff.
Great big back garden (this was a big plus when comparing to nurseries closer to the town centre).
My child has settled in really well and seems to have great fun.

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Review from Sarah N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend! My daughter is very happy here and settled quickly. She is well cared for by extremely professional staff who cannot do enough to help and support us a family. Management are also extremely professional and respond quickly to any queries. The outside space is lovely and the food is
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Review from Zoe T (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff I have met is warm, helpful, cheerful and enthusiastic. My son is treated with respect and looked after in a loving environment. The Daybreak team have made a huge effort to get to know him - and me - and I am so happy we chose this nursery.
Thank you all.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have attended this nursery from baby room through to the now after school club and holiday club - Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane. My children love being there, which itself is a huge recommendation. The staff are genuinely caring and always ensure we get a full update of
what they have been doing. This nursery and after school/holiday club are well run and managed with a personal touch which when dealing with YOUR children.....is a huge comfort.

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Review from Lindsay (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has a lovely time at Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane Daybreak and his development is fantastic due to the interaction he receives whilst there. He also has a great bond with the staff in the baby room. Would highly recommend this nursery for the reasons above and the outside
play area.

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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls have made the settling process into nursery easy and comfortable for my son. He thoroughly enjoys his time at Daybreak and has developed immensely since joining. I feel very confident in leaving my son at nursery in the safe hands of very trustworthy staff.

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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane is a wonderful setting. The large outdoor space is great for children who enjoy being outside. The staff are warm, caring and engaged with both parent and child. My daughter loves going to Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane and has made some lovely
friends as have I met some other lovely Mums.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is 16 months old and has been attending Daybreak Shepherds Lane four days a week for the past 7 months. I am delighted to say that she absolutely loves it! As a first time mother the decision to return to work was incredibly difficult, but all of the staff at Daybreak made it really easy
for us. She had a number of settling in sessions which really helped to ease her into the nursery experience.


Each day we receive a written update in her journal telling us what she has eaten, nappy changes, sleeps and activities she has been involved in throughout the day, its lovely to read and keep this (even though the staff also talk us through her day each time we collect her). The food that is provided is very varied and healthy, our daughter loves her food and often has two portions!


The staff are all lovely and friendly and quite often we have to coax our daughter to come home with us at the end of the day!


I would not hesitate this fantastic nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.679)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10 for Partou Shepherds Lane 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 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 4.955 for Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.955

  • 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 4.724 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 11 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.724

  • 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 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Meet the Team (1)

Leonie

Leonie de Vall

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

I have worked at Daybreak since 2015 starting as a student while completing my level 3 nursery nurse qualification. I then went on to become the room leader of the preschool. Throughout my years of experience, I have developed my knowledge in Special Educational Needs work, supporting children to reach their individual next steps and building partnerships with outside agencies.
In 2018, I started my BA Hons degree in early childhood studies which I proudly graduated in 2021. Taking on a degree while working full-time taught me skills which I find very useful today. It has given me a wider knowledge and awareness of early years, discovering new ways to enhance children’s learning and understanding of how early brain development is influenced.


In 2021, I became a deputy manager at one of our other nurseries in High Wycombe. When I heard that the deputy manager position had become available here at Daybreak, I jumped at the chance of coming back, now becoming the nursery manager.


I am very fond of Daybreak; it was the nursery I attended when I was younger. It has been such an amazing journey seeing the transformation of this wonderful setting. The changes to the nursery environment and the way the children have adapted have been truly inspiring. My aim is to create an outstanding nursery setting for the children.
The staffing team here are incredibly fond of the nursery too. They also inspire to create of a warm, welcoming environment in which the children are able to thrive. They make the nursery feel like a home away from home feeling for both the children and the families.


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