Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree

The Hollybush, High Street, Borehamwood WD6 3EP
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Care Provided by Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alyson Brown (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Free parking on the nursery premises


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Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree Reviews (27)

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Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.290) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree has 27 reviews.

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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with Little Racoons. We had one kid who was there and moved on to school, another is currently in pre-school at Little Racoons and our third will be joining Little Racoons in 2025. We've been consistently impressed with the nursery and would highly recommend. Our son's key person is wonderful
with him.

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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Raccoons since she was 7 months old and we are so delighted with choosing this particular nursery for her.
She has thrived at Little Raccoons with the support of all the incredible staff and her key workers. They provide such a variety of activities and learning opportunities
for the children. I love how they interact with all age groups there allowing children to be kind and caring towards younger children and build confidence around older children. The set-up of the rooms allows for easy transitions when moving up age groups. I feel like the policies such as uniforms and other things really prepare children for school. The staff are fantastic and create special bonds with the children which makes you feel comfortable leaving your most prized possessions with them day in day out.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Raccoons Elstree is an amazing nursery. My daughter has been there since she was 14 months, so about a year now and we could not be happier.
They are amazing communicators whether that's through observations on my daughter's development (they are regular and detailed) or letting us know what's
on the menu that day, the comms are great and make it easy to relax that they are in good care.
My daughter's teachers are fab too, and she talks about them at home and always runs into nursery smiling and happy.
We are so lucky to have them up the road, highly recommend.

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Review from Kimi K (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Little Racoons Elstree since the day he turned 1 and my second baby will be starting next year. We have been extremely happy with our experience there. The staff are so nurturing and dedicated to giving their all to the children. They make such an effort with all the activities for
the kids and it's such a pleasure to see my child so happy to go in each morning!

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Raccoons is a fantastic nursery.
I feel very confident and happy dropping my son off in the mornings, he goes in happily and I honestly feel that he is loved and cared for by all of the staff.
They do lots of sensory activities. The food looks nutritious and fun!
The most important thing
to me is that my son is happy and safe and I feel confident this nursery meets those needs.
Highly recommend.

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Review from Darpan P (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with fantastic staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know, as the development I have seen in my little one has been exceptional. There prices are fair and my son loves the food as we never comes home hungry.

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Review from Veronica L (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to the Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree. She goes in with a smile when she sees any of the teachers and leaves with a smile. They all take care of the babies and kids superbly and all of the teachers have great energy and enthusiasm in what they do.

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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is beyond amazing! The staff are so friendly and so helpful if you ever want to speak to them about your child.
They are also so incredible with all the children at the nursery. My two-year-old is so excited to go to nursery which makes drops offs so much easier!
I’m so lucky to send
my little one here!

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment we went to visit the nursery we were so happy to have found it. The staff are amazing and you can see how much they love their job and the kids. They are always sitting on the floor with the kids, and giving kids individual attention. My son eats so well from their chef cooked meals,
easy app to communicate with them and the main thing is my son is happy going in. Highly recommend

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Review from Vruti P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree for over a year, and we cannot fault this nursery! The staff are amazing and take care of our little one with lots of love and care. I know that my son loves lots of cuddles and the staff always have time to give him a little cuddle - they
really make the little things count. The warm, fun, friendly and safe environment they have created for him shows when we drop him off every morning and he runs in happily, and when we pick him up, and he comes home smiling having had a good day. The staff do their best to keep us updated regularly throughout the day in regards to naps, meals, diaper changes etc, and sharing photos of our little one taking part in different indoor and outdoor activities. They record observations on his development in all areas, giving recommendations for what they would like to encourage next for him. He has developed so much since coming to Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree. We could not be more happy with this nursery!

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Review from Lauren Q (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An extremely nurturing, friendly, supportive nursery that I feel proud to send my child to and assured knowing she is in the best hands. They go above and beyond to make sure my little one is happy and supported. I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my child.

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Review from S Q (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to school since it opened, and I can't complain about anything. He loves the teachers and every time he attends nursery he leaves very happy. The communication system with the parents is excellent, even though I am not present on a daily basis, the teachers always send me photos
and comments about his development. Overall we are more than happy that we have chosen Little Raccoons Nursery. Shout out to the management team and staff!

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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree since the day it opened. My son has developed in so many ways over the year and this is a big thanks to the teachers and their amazing hard work. It has been lovely to watch this nursery progress in the last year. Every month they have different
events and activities planned for the little ones. They have a great family app which gives you updates throughout the day on what your child's eating when they are napping etc. Their heart is always in the right place and they always have time for you and your little ones.

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Review from Oana T (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to The Little Raccoons since he was a year old. My child loves going here and has learned so much. The teachers are fabulous and very friendly and you can tell they really care for the children. Lots of engaging activities for the children. I love the quiet area it's in. I would
highly recommend The Little Raccoons Elstree to other parents. We just love it!

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Little Racoons in Elstree since the start of the year and we would absolutely recommend the nursery setting. It has exceeded our expectations - the staff are extremely warm and caring and the development our son has made has been fantastic thanks to their nurturing and support.
His confidence has grown significantly and the nursery is excellent at communicating with parents and keeping us updated. We look forward to many more happy months ahead at Little Racoons.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is an absolute gem. They're always so welcoming and encouraging with the child (who can be shy with other children) and now she is doing wonderfully. The Manager and the team are very adaptable. They accepted my request to do reusable nappies even though it is not as common and it works
very well. They are an amazing and enthusiastic team.

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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at Little Raccoons for ten months (it’s been open for twelve) and our daughter has done so well at the nursery. The team are very nurturing, and they do so many interesting activities and are learning important life skills. They have also successfully potty trained my daughter in record
time!

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at Little Raccoons for nine months now and we love it!
Best nursery ever, the best team, my daughter started when she was fourteen months old and has enjoyed her time in the baby room and now in the toddler room. She is thriving and is so independent and happy, we could not ask for more.

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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree has really exceeded our expectations. All the staff have been incredible with the settling in period, with both caring and amazing communication. We have seen huge development with our little one in the few months she has been there and we can’t wait to see more.

Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - the staff and I really appreciate it!


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Review from P O (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly amazing space! I almost do not want to leave this review because I don’t what the best nursery this side of Hertfordshire to be discovered. The manager works very hard and is very open to feedback. The deputy manager knows all the babies and children inside out and is very open to change and
even comes up with amazing communication methods, for example, lost and found. The baby room leader is simply a gem and nurtures a fantastic team. My daughter who is in the baby room is thriving and enjoys the small setting and because of the hygiene, she is astonishingly hardly ever sick. One tiny downside is the traffic to get to the location can be annoying but if you plan you can avoid it. To summarise, it is truly a great space if you are looking for your baby or child to thrive amongst a village of amazing stars, then pick this place, period!

Reply from Bhama Rudrakumar, Director at Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - the staff and I really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.290)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.290) out of 10 for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 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 4.890 for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree is calculated as follows: ( (74 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.89

  • 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 4.4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.7

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree accepts?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree Open?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree 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 Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree have capacity for?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Little Raccoons Day Nursery Elstree to the centre of Borehamwood?

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

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