The House That Jack Built Nursery

1 Bennett’s Gate, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8EW
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  • The House That Jack Built Nursery, Hemel Hempstead
The house that Jack built nursery is based in Garston, Watford, on the grounds of the Building Research Establishment - Just a couple of minutes from the M1 and M25.

The nursery is open five days a week, Monday to Friday, welcoming everyone at 8am and closing at 6pm.

The education offered is fun, investigative, exploratory, and exciting. Children have a lifelong love of learning.

Activities are developed around a story of the week, phonic sound of the week, and various themed “tough spot” trays for the little ones to engage with.

Working closely in partnership with parents, staff have an open-door policy so if a parent/carer has any questions staff will always be able to answer them.

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Care Provided by The House That Jack Built Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Philbec Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Medon (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The House That Jack Built Nursery

  • 8am-6pm £72.00.
    1pm-6pm £42.00.
    Additional early start 7:30am-8am £3.00.
  • Parking

  • Free parking outside the nursery


The House That Jack Built Nursery Reviews (16)

9.9

The House That Jack Built Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The House That Jack Built Nursery has 16 reviews.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely thrilled with our experience. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, and the environment is clean, bright, and full of fun, engaging activities. My child has grown so much socially since joining. We love the regular updates and open communication, making us feel involved every step
of the way. Highly recommend this nursery for any parent seeking a caring and supportive space for their child.

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Review from Andreea A (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am deeply impressed by how my son was treated by every single person at the nursery. They've been so kind, always patient, always understanding. On top of that their education programme is shaping our children impressively. I took my son from 6 months and he learned there how to be independent while
eating, how to develop the love for books, how to have a diverse and healthy diet for his age, how to interact with other children and many others. He shown excitement every time he sees the purple door of this nursery. He recognizes it as something great to look for. Also the staff are well trained to recognize early signs of a health problem and advise the parents accordingly so illnesses are not spread or the child is treated early.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with all the activities that they do with the children, the staff are lovely and my child has a great bond with keyworker, the toys and equipment available to help their learning.

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Review from Asanti R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely outstanding nursery. They care so much about the children and always have their best interests at heart. You get weekly updates on what your child has gotten up to, daily updates on what they've eaten, nap times etc. The staff are all so lovely too. Can't fault the nursery at all. Well worth
the money!

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Review from Ben S (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m not accustomed to leaving reviews - good or bad - but I feel The House That Jack Built Nursery deserves the exception! Our children have been attending the nursery for about a year and their growth and development in that time has been just amazing. The staff and management create a wonderful environment
in which the kids can explore, learn, play and develop their skills and personalities. At the same time, the nursery provides parents with the comfort and security that the children are in safe hands, responding to any issues quickly and proactively. The nursery is very much a part of our lives and we are grateful for their caring approach, their expertise and their positive impact.

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Review from Rashpal S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have been attending the nursery for a year now, their development and growth over this year has been amazing - they have truly grown. The nursery is bright and warm, they have new resources which are suitable for children with all needs. The thoughts and efforts that go into activities are
always varied and fun. I have found all the staff to be so loving, caring and kind towards the children, they are respectful and communicate well with us as parents. I trust in the nursery, I don’t worry about the twins when they are there as I know they are well looked after, safe and having so much fun. They love going to nursery, playing and seeing their friends. Would recommend it without a doubt! Thank you for all you do.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely comment they really mean so much to everyone.


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Review from Jayshree K (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was a little worried as my daughter didn’t settle well into a different nursery but I had no need to worry. Staff at Bennett’s End were amazing and my daughter loves it there. She’s constantly talking about all her friends and teachers. I can’t thank the staff enough for making her feel so welcomed
and happy. Her confidence as grown massively.

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Review from Z F (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such amazing and caring staff, my daughter is so happy and loves going to nursery! The girls always have such good activities for the children and I look forward to looking at the blog update pictures you receive every week!

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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to the nursery. She has a great time with her friends and learns lots. The children have a wide variety of toys to play with and go for lots of walks. They also have the garden room to play in.
There is a good continuity of staff, most of the staff have been there for years.
My daughter has been going to the nursery for two years now and has always been happy there.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review, it means a lot to us.


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Review from Naiela N (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves attending nursery she has learned so much. She is 2 and is able to count and say the alphabet! She loves the staff and is always talking about them at home. The nursery staff are super friendly and welcoming and the management are great. As a parent I have had no issues with the
care my child receives and any queries I have are always accommodated provided there is resource. The weekly activities look like so much fun and you can tell that a lot of thought and effort has gone into planning them. I would recommend this nursery to all!

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review, it means a lot to us.
Many thanks


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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the setting for over 6 months and he has settled in well. The staff have been amazing and have been attentive to his needs and very supportive. Communication regarding his care has been great and we are always updated on his development and any concerns, they have been addressed
and they have been able to implement plans to fully support him. The setting is well-equipped with a variety of toys and learning equipment. I would highly recommend the setting to parents.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review, it means a lot to us.
Many thanks.


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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves his nursery, he has the biggest smile on his face when he walks into the nursery and he will not even look back to say bye.
The staff are so lovely and welcoming - they are all so knowledgeable and no question is too silly to ask.
The resources are out of this world and the
nursery rooms look amazing.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, this means a lot to us.
Many thanks,
Phillippa


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Review from Priya P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter moved from a different nursery to The House That Jack Built Nursery, Hemel and we are truly astounded by the hard work of the team behind the refurbishment of this nursery; the before and after photos speak for themselves! The educational and learning resources provided are brilliant and
I know my child is in the best of hands. We have previously had settling issues with lots of tears, however, since our daughter's first visit to this nursery last week, she has not shed one tear! We are so relieved and at peace knowing that our daughter is happy here and we would 110% recommend this nursery to everyone! We cannot wait for our younger daughter to start in a few months! This nursery does not have a garden, however, an indoor garden room has been created which I find amazing as it's utilised more with the likes of UK weather and children are taken for daily walks which in my opinion is more beneficial for child development. Thank you to everyone for your continued hard work and dedication.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, your comments mean a lot to us.
Many thanks
Phillippa


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Review from Bhavisha S (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in very well and loves the nursery. This is all because of the wonderful staff and care that is given to the children. The girls in the room are great, and always helpful. I am very grateful to all the staff and her key workers who have been amazing.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to us.


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Review from Roxana O (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys going to the nursery. She always tells me she loves the staff. I am happy she's doing well and she is learning new things every day! Happy child, happy parents! I definitely recommend it!

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to us.


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Review from Kathleen C (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, amazing nature for the children they teach and are always on hand to help the amazing Senco team. My daughter has been going to this nursery for 3 years and has had help from most of the staff. They are able to meet her needs.

Reply from Phillippa Munns, Manager at The House That Jack Built Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to us.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.947)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10 for The House That Jack Built Nursery 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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 4.947 for The House That Jack Built Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.947

  • 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 The House That Jack Built Nursery 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 11 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The House That Jack Built Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The House That Jack Built Nursery accepts?

The House That Jack Built Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The House That Jack Built Nursery Open?

The House That Jack Built Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does The House That Jack Built Nursery have capacity for?

The House That Jack Built Nursery has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is The House That Jack Built Nursery to the centre of Hemel Hempstead?

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

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