Apple Daycare Hertford

Dhoon, Epping Green, Hertford SG13 8NB
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  • Apple Daycare Hertford, Hertford
Apple Daycare is a modern and forward-thinking nursery, located within charming scenery. During their time at the nursery, children will be able to develop key skills in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, while having positive behaviour promoted and a wide range of activities to enjoy.

There is a strong focus on professional safeguarding and providing parents with a confidential service. Staff understand the values of learning through play and look to support individual interests.

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Care Provided by Apple Daycare Hertford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Baker (Owner/Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 32
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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

Apple Daycare Hertford Reviews (26)

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Over all time Apple Daycare Hertford has 26 reviews.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise this nursery enough!!!
My daughter has grown into a very confident, bright, social, independent, inquisitive little girl and I can safely say most of the credit goes to Apple Daycare!
She regularly talks about her happy days at nursery, whether it's horse riding with friends, cuddles
with the staff, finding bugs, playing in the garden, building rockets, lava lamps, finding special stones, walks, the cricket club, Newgate street activities, tennis, swimming in the pool, the list is endless!
They have made her more than ready for big school and I'm excited about her future!
Thank you Apple for the amazing memories you have given to my daughter to build on for the future.

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Review from Tara A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left Apple Daycare to start school, my son is still at Apple Daycare.


My daughter has had a wonderful time at Apple Daycare, they have managed to build a home from home environment. It feels like you are dropping your child off to a favourite aunt or a friends house rather

than a regulated official establishment.


The team are all friendly and reassuring with some real superstars. There is a variety of age and experience, which makes a good blend.


Children learn the 'standard requirements' as anywhere else, but in a very hands-on way, with loads of time and focus spent on being outside and having freedom. Space is certainly not an issue. I especially love the country walks and pony riding.


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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Apple Daycare highly enough. My twins have been there since they were two years old. I feel so privileged to have found such a wonderful, nurturing environment which has given my children such an incredible start to life. From tennis to horse riding, to mud cake making, swimming,
baking, to long winter walks, trips to the theatre and the everyday drawing, cutting, sticking, dressing up and musical instruments. It has opened their eyes to new experiences and helped shape them, turning them into confident, rounded and caring little people with enquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge.
But most importantly, this development is set in the backdrop of a family home, with home cooked nutritious meals and even a pet! It is a house full of happiness and love, where learning is slipped in for those of 3+. As a parent you are updated daily of your child's adventures and achievements with pictures and observations. Every member of staff genuinely cares about the children.

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Review from Ellie R (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Apple Daycare is a fantastic nursery in a wonderful location. There is plenty of outdoor play, big variety of play activities and caring staff that work there.
My son was 10 months when he started and they were fantastic at settling him in and he always came out smiling from having a fun day!
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food cooked on site by the staff, a good variety.
I also like that there were male staff there as well as female which is quite uncommon in nurseries!
Been very happy here and only removed him because I'm on maternity leave so no longer need the childcare!

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Manager and the team have cared for my two girls since Sept 2011. It has always had that home from home feel with the social benefit of it being a nursery. It was so important to be able to go to work safe in the knowledge that the girls would have a fulfilling fun day, that reflected their own
routine with good wholesome home cooked food. The after school club I found really helpful as it has great space for the children to play and getting homework done with the teams support is encouraged. Both of my children love creativity and there are always ample supplies of craft for them to get stuck into. We were sad to leave Apple Daycare (both girls older now). But as always you have to move on! An amazing nursery just feel lucky to have found them!!!

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elder son first went there last year in the summer at the age of 3-4 for 1 year. He loved it! He has now started school.
Apple Daycare was very accommodating for our needs. Pick ups from nursery school, last minute messages, extra days and I like change of times for pick ups. Secret passwords were
always kept on. I have every trust in them to do the right thing, always reporting back when collecting them and sending photo's and messages on a website later. I now have my two year old there, he is very happy and it has really brought home into his own with play and socialising. They have both been very happy. Friendly staff. Great learning in their own time.

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Meet the Team (3)

Samantha

Samantha Baker

Job Title: Owner- Manager

Joined: 2010

My name is Samantha Baker and as an OFSTED Registered child minder, I am graded as Outstanding in all areas.
In addition to being a Child minder, I am also registered to provide Childcare on a Domestic Premises which is to be graded by April 2014.
I also operate the Cricket Club in Little Berkhamsted as an Out of School club. It was graded as Good, in July 2013.
I have extensive childcare experience, including having 2 children of my own. I offer a professional childcare service in a relaxed, homely environment.
Before I had children, I worked as a singer/song writer and makeup artist. I studied theatre and creative arts at the Guild Hall London. I have many skills as a musician and performer, which I incorporate into my practice. I am qualified to Level 3, holding a Cache Diploma in Children’s and Young Peoples Work Force and I am Paediatric First Aid Trained.


Lawrence

Lawrence Baker

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2010

Lawrence is a fabulous cook and has a catering company, called the-galley catering co. He has a level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
Lawrence holds a Cache Diploma, Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Work Force and has progressed to Level 4 in Early Years where he is midway through a Foundation Degree at The University of Hertfordshire where in 2014 he will rise to Level 5.
He is also Paediatric First Aid Trained. Lawrence’s main responsibilities include the implementation of the EYFS (2012), staff training, accounts and Learning Journals.
He also is a very talented performer playing guitar and piano.


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Samantha Hart

Job Title: Duty Manager

Joined: 2013

Samantha is qualified to Level 6, holding a BA(hons) in Special Educational Needs.


The extra courses she has completed are;


Introduction to the EYFS.


Safeguarding children,


Peadiatric first aid


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