Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Gadebridge Community Centre, Rossgate, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3LG
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  • Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School, Hemel Hempstead
Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School offers parents a safe and secure environment where their children are enabled to thrive and reach their potential.

The nursery cares for children from birth to five years with different rooms for each age group.

Focusing on bringing out the best in each child, the nurturing and caring staff identify children's unique skills and potential and encourage them to learn, develop and shine.

Staff work closely with parents, carers and family members to ensure the best outcome for each child.

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Care Provided by Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Shining Dawn Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Ladapo (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

  • Full Day £57.00
    Morning 8am-1pm £5.70 per hour
    Afternoon 1pm-6pm £5.70 per hour

  • They are flexible on the times of your session upon your request and at their discretion. They provide food, nappies, wipes etc.
  • Parking

  • Parking on site


Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (15)

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Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.139) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School has 15 reviews.

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Review from Ausra T (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has gone to this nursery for over two years and I cannot fault them in any way. The staff are absolutely flawless and attention to detail in day to day reporting has been really appreciated. From his transition in to his transition out, they have made it an absolute blessing in every way!
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thank them for all their support, patience, care and love they have shown my son over the years!

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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My little boy has come so far. I’m gutted that my little boy's time at the nursery has come to an end. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough, the staff are so caring and kind and my little boy was always so happy

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Communications Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

We are glad to have had the opportunity to look after your son. Wishing you all the best for the future.


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Review from Chantel W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had an amazing experience and learned so much. Lovely staff and great nursery setting altogether. We will be visiting now and then now that my son has left to go to reception just to have a catch-up. The manager takes every child seriously and cares about their future. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your son.


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Review from Robert M (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m very happy about this nursery. My daughter has been there for about one year. She learned a lot of things. I’m so proud of her and she was very happy. The ladies are very professional looking after the kids. Many thanks again for their support to all of them and especially to my daughter. I will
recommend this nursery 100%. Many thanks again. Regards.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Many thanks for your very complimentary review, we really do appreciate it. We will continue to strive to improve the service we provide to you and the care we provide to your daughter and all the children in our care.


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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a great little nursery with lots of different learning possibilities and has helped my little one create the best potential. They work with you as parents to achieve the best. All staff are approachable and caring towards children. The lack of outdoor area is covered by the use of a large hall,
which is great for creative play.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your very complementary review. We will do our best to continue striving to improve the care we provide for your little one and other children and the service we provide to you and other parents.


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Review from Anisah W (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls went to this preschool. They both loved it and all the staff. Friendly and clean environment. Very accommodating when having to add more child care hours with not much notice. All the girls that work there are so lovely. Sad to have to say goodbye.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thanks ever so much for leaving us a review. We will continue to strive to improve the care and service we provide. It was a pleasure and privilege to care for your lovely daughters. We wish you and them the very best for the future.


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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son came here from April to August. He had a lot of fun and the staff are amazing, all of them cared and helped my son grow and worked alongside myself in the potty training. They have cared for and loved him like he was their own and I will always be grateful. They don’t allow Pork on-site and a
lot of things I only found out on a day to day basis rather than before he joined soon enquiring and paying the fee. Communication with the Manager is a struggle and times and didn’t always agree with things but the ladies that work with the children are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much ladies.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review and for the opportunity to care for your son. We wish you all the best for the future.


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Review from Kaylee F (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been the perfect place for my little boy to grow and learn over the nearly two years he attended. The staff are attentive and caring, able to adapt to any individual needs, and always greet the children in a cheery manner. The activities stimulate the children's willingness to learn
and my little one will often come home singing all the songs he has learnt at Pre-school! His key worker and teachers have gone above and beyond for him, we are both very sad he is leaving for 'big school' but Gadebridge Pre-school has set him up to start reception in the best possible way. I highly recommend this setting for any parent looking for their child to go to nursery. The staff and management are truly wonderful and have been more like an extended family. Thank you all so much!

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for the very complimentary review, we really do appreciate it and are glad we had the privilege to care for your son. We wish you all the best as he goes to 'big school', we know he will do very well.


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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old son started with the nursery not long ago but I am amazed by the changes I am seeing in him. His speech was always my worry but for the 2 months he has been at the nursery, he is surprising me with his ability to express himself in that he is able to confidently create a sentence and as
well use use the right/ correct tense. This wasn't happening before he went to the nursery. No he is ablate have prolonged conversations that are so correct. So I appreciate whatever the nursery is doing. The other observation has been around art play. Lately he is very interested in art, playdough and things like that which he was never interested in before yet I know are important to learn. He has developed great social skills. He already was a social character but being in the nursery has encouraged this and I am so grateful. The list is endless but all I've seen is positive change in my son and I am thankful.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your child, we really appreciate your feedback. We will continue to strive to give him the best.


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Review from Vicky A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really impressed with this nursery, both my children settled in great and the staff have been excellent with them. They have been learning a lot of different things and are really enjoying their time at this nursery.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

We are so glad that you have given us the privilege of looking after your children. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and making the best of the facilities and outdoor space we have.


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Review from Reanne R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding the perfect nursery for your little one is so hard! But all the staff are so friendly and reassuring! Any questions I had/have are always answered quickly and professionally! My daughter loves it here and has learnt so much. Her confidence has grown and her speech has come a long way!

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Many thanks for making out the time to provide a review. We will continue to ensure the children have the right resources to enhance their learning experience.


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Review from Andrea B (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery since he was 6 months old. The staff are very friendly and caring to all the children. The manager is accommodating and welcoming. My son has picked up so much from being at nursery and I would recommend any parents to come and see for themselves. I don't think
you will look back if you choose this nursery for your child!

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

It's such a pleasure looking after your son. We will continue to do our best to ensure he has the best care possible.


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Review from Courtney B (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first impression of the nursery is a good one. Staff are so friendly and care for the children to a very high standard. A lovely setting where the children are clearly happy. They are very prompt in responding to any queries. I can't fault them!

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thanks ever so much for your complimentary review. Be rest assured we will continue to strive to improve our services.


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Review from Timea C (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely setting with lovely staff. My children wake up excited every morning to go nursery and see their friends and their nursery teacher. They have developed a lot during their time here and they thoroughly enjoy activities, play and learn and socialising with other children. They have freshly cooked
food and nutritious snack which they enjoy so much. I’d highly recommend this place it’s amazing.

Reply from Elizabeth Ladapo, Manager at Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review. It's a pleasure looking after your twins. We will continue to enhance our ICT resources.


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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We only started our son this month, but overall I'm really happy with the entire service provided. There is very good communication, and only after a month, he is already feeling at home. It is clean, well maintained and is a very good organised nursery. We like all the staff and hope to remain here
for a long time. We've both enjoyed the few accommodation hours just before we started the full-time schedule and was really impressed with everything.

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.139)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.139) out of 10 for Gadebridge 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.139 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.139

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Elizabeth Ladapo

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2019

I am the Nursery Manager


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Lauren Shortland

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

I am the Deputy Manager and love working with children.


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Susan Williams

Job Title: Nursery Senior (3rd in Charge)

Joined: 2021

I am the Nursery Senior (3rd in Charge) and the Nursery Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO).


Frequently Asked Questions about Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Hemel Hempstead?

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

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