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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL4 0PF
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18 March 2025
Wow, My first time visiting the setting to collect my niece, what can I say, I was welcomed by one of the management team who introduced me to the setting ensured all safeguarding procedures were followed, asking who I was and the relation to the child, after the initial meet, I then met another member of management who was also very welcoming and professional. Both members of staff showed me to the room, giving me a tour of the whole setting, all I can say is WOW what a lovely environment and atmosphere to work in with children. All staff were happy to be at work and all children were happy, really enjoyed the time spent dropping off my niece and could suggest any parent is in safe hands. Outstanding performance on their own sensory room and daily trips to the farm, never experienced before What a team!
05 March 2025
Great nursery with lots of outdoor learning and play opportunities. Friendly and approachable staff. Always make a conscious effort to inform parents of how their child is getting on. My children enjoy their time at the nursery. Would highly recommend this nursery.
21 February 2025
All the staff in toddlers are so loving and caring to my daughter. They put on great activities and really make sure that she is happy and thriving. They also put great events on for nursery kids which they love.
21 February 2025
Lovely nursery with lots of out doors time which is what we wanted. Staff are kind and compassionate. Overall we are very happy and most of all our children seem happy attending. Kids have lots of fun.
13 February 2025
We have seen our son A has grown so much over the last year since he joined at 11 months. As a review the last year... Our son A is absolutely loving pre toddlers and when he arrives each morning for nursery we get a 'yay' in the car. The team at pre-tods are wonderful with A and have adapted the learning based on what my son needs instead of basing it on what all the children need, as every little one isdifferent. Thank you to A's amazing key worker. There have naturally been challenges and I appreciate the management team and the Pre Tods leader, for replying to our concerns or wanting any help or just time to answer questions. Nursery is a big trust for parents to leave their little ones there. We are so happy and can't thank you enough. Can't believe he moves to toddlers within the next months...
13 February 2025
We could not be happier, our child loves it here. Really happy with the setting and enjoy going to the farm and have lovely activities in the nursery for children. We are really pleased with the progress.
24 January 2025
Our little one started in September 2024 and absolutely loves it, he has created such lovely bonds with the ladies. Everyone at Willow's Farm Nursery is so friendly and welcoming. The updates are great and we enjoy the photos on the app.
30 December 2024
Amazing facilities and incredible staff who make it what it is. We love how much time our son gets to spend outdoors and he loves going in the tractor plus feeding the animals. He's learnt so much from attending willows and we look forward to next year.
25 December 2024
Very pleased with the nursery and pre school. One of the reasons we choose willows is for the farm and outdoors as my child loves being outside. Over all we love willows and glad we chose it for our child.
25 December 2024
Lovely, friendly environment and amazing resources. My child has thrived since starting at Willows nursery. The staff are always happy to answer questions and offer support. Management have been brilliant with myself and my child. Very understanding and welcoming.
25 December 2024
We have been delighted with this nursery for our daughter, who started age 1 and has thrived in this lively, caring environment over the past two years. The staff are brilliant, the location is wonderful for children and we are so pleased we picked it.
25 December 2024
My ever increasing child's development can be seen quite literally on a daily basis and this is all down to the staff at Willows nursery. Their care, devotion and willingness to guide these kids has no bounds.
12 December 2024
Our girls have a great time each day. Especially trips on Tristan the tractor! The staff are lovely and they have lots of fun playing all day. Our oldest in pre-school comes home with lots of stories and has made lots of nice friends.
04 November 2024
My daughter started at Willows Nursery in January, and our first months in the babies' room were less than ideal. As a first-time mother, I was anxious and needed reassurance, but communication felt generic and disorganized. Photo updates were rare, and I assumed this was the norm. My daughter seemed content, but I wasn't satisfied. With changes to management and staff, I decided to wait and see. Everything changed when she moved to the pre-toddlers room. The team there is amazing-welcoming and communicative. Her key worker Lauren is incredibly attentive, sharing regular updates and showing genuine care for my daughter's development. I feel so much more at ease now, and the daily photos are a joy to share with family abroad. What started as a rocky experience has become one where I feel fully confident in the care she receives. The pre-toddler team and the nursery manager deserve all the praise for turning things around!
28 October 2024
We love Willows. It was our favourite nursery out of all those around Highfield Park. They have a lovely big open room with lots of toys and activities, an outdoor area with more activities, and the farm and soft play next door. Plus they're surrounded by fields and countryside! Our daughter has had some great days at Willows. The team are all lovely, so caring and engaged, and they've really connected with our daughter. She's a little more introverted than the average baby, so we were worried at the start, but they listened to us and took their time with her, and by the end of the first week, she was happily sleeping there and loving all the food! The team are great at recording her sleep, food, etc on the app. And they matched our routine from day one, adapting it over time as she shifted to one nap. They've been so supportive and warm, and have been a big help to us first-time parents. Plus, our kid is just so happy going in in the morning, and grins when she sees them, she loves it.
25 October 2024
Willows Farm Nursery is an amazing place for children, my daughter started there in the baby room aged 14 months, on to Pre-Toddlers and then to Toddler room where she is now. All the rooms are brilliant and so to are the carers, I get feedback after each day and updates on their app. They work on achieving key educational milestones and take the children on trips to Willows Farm and Soft Play. My daughter often won't let me do her hair in the morning saying she wants it done by two of her carers (cheeky but love that!), she genuinely gets excited in the car on nursery days. I would highly recommend Willows Farm Nursery to all.
10 September 2024
My son had a great experience at Willows Farm Day Nursery. He started in 2021 joining pre-toddlers. The staff at both the nursery and preschool I highly recommend. So great for them to experience the outdoors and go to the farm. 10/10.
26 April 2024
Great staff. Always been good with all three of our kids. The key worker for our youngest is excellent, mixing fun and learning really well. The facilities are excellent and the opportunity to enjoy the farm is unique.
26 April 2024
My son has a great time at Willows Farm. He enjoys the outdoor time and is always excited to go. The organisation and communication between his key workers, his progress and photo updates have been really average. I would like more communication about changes to staff, updates on his learning and photos of his day more often through email, at pick-up or in the app. I hope this is something that will be improved in future.
24 April 2024
Staff are all lovely, kind and caring. They have provided great support from my son since he started as a baby. I love that children get regular opportunities to explore the farm setting, including seeing lambs in spring. The opportunities for parents to come into setting for special events are brilliant to bridge the gap between nursery and home.
Latest Reviews for Willows Farm Day Nursery
18 March 2025
Wow, My first time visiting the setting to collect my niece, what can I say, I was welcomed by one of the management team who introduced me to the setting ensured all safeguarding procedures were followed, asking who I was and the relation to the child, after the initial meet, I then met another member of management who was also very welcoming and professional. Both members of staff showed me to the room, giving me a tour of the whole setting, all I can say is WOW what a lovely environment and atmosphere to work in with children. All staff were happy to be at work and all children were happy, really enjoyed the time spent dropping off my niece and could suggest any parent is in safe hands. Outstanding performance on their own sensory room and daily trips to the farm, never experienced before What a team!
05 March 2025
Great nursery with lots of outdoor learning and play opportunities. Friendly and approachable staff. Always make a conscious effort to inform parents of how their child is getting on. My children enjoy their time at the nursery. Would highly recommend this nursery.
21 February 2025
All the staff in toddlers are so loving and caring to my daughter. They put on great activities and really make sure that she is happy and thriving. They also put great events on for nursery kids which they love.
21 February 2025
Lovely nursery with lots of out doors time which is what we wanted. Staff are kind and compassionate. Overall we are very happy and most of all our children seem happy attending. Kids have lots of fun.
13 February 2025
We have seen our son A has grown so much over the last year since he joined at 11 months. As a review the last year... Our son A is absolutely loving pre toddlers and when he arrives each morning for nursery we get a 'yay' in the car. The team at pre-tods are wonderful with A and have adapted the learning based on what my son needs instead of basing it on what all the children need, as every little one is different. Thank you to A's amazing key worker. There have naturally been challenges and I appreciate the management team and the Pre Tods leader, for replying to our concerns or wanting any help or just time to answer questions. Nursery is a big trust for parents to leave their little ones there. We are so happy and can't thank you enough. Can't believe he moves to toddlers within the next months...
13 February 2025
We could not be happier, our child loves it here. Really happy with the setting and enjoy going to the farm and have lovely activities in the nursery for children. We are really pleased with the progress.
24 January 2025
Our little one started in September 2024 and absolutely loves it, he has created such lovely bonds with the ladies. Everyone at Willow's Farm Nursery is so friendly and welcoming. The updates are great and we enjoy the photos on the app.
30 December 2024
Amazing facilities and incredible staff who make it what it is. We love how much time our son gets to spend outdoors and he loves going in the tractor plus feeding the animals. He's learnt so much from attending willows and we look forward to next year.
25 December 2024
Very pleased with the nursery and pre school. One of the reasons we choose willows is for the farm and outdoors as my child loves being outside. Over all we love willows and glad we chose it for our child.
25 December 2024
Lovely, friendly environment and amazing resources. My child has thrived since starting at Willows nursery. The staff are always happy to answer questions and offer support. Management have been brilliant with myself and my child. Very understanding and welcoming.
25 December 2024
We have been delighted with this nursery for our daughter, who started age 1 and has thrived in this lively, caring environment over the past two years. The staff are brilliant, the location is wonderful for children and we are so pleased we picked it.
25 December 2024
My ever increasing child's development can be seen quite literally on a daily basis and this is all down to the staff at Willows nursery. Their care, devotion and willingness to guide these kids has no bounds.
12 December 2024
Our girls have a great time each day. Especially trips on Tristan the tractor! The staff are lovely and they have lots of fun playing all day. Our oldest in pre-school comes home with lots of stories and has made lots of nice friends.
04 November 2024
My daughter started at Willows Nursery in January, and our first months in the babies' room were less than ideal. As a first-time mother, I was anxious and needed reassurance, but communication felt generic and disorganized. Photo updates were rare, and I assumed this was the norm. My daughter seemed content, but I wasn't satisfied. With changes to management and staff, I decided to wait and see. Everything changed when she moved to the pre-toddlers room. The team there is amazing-welcoming and communicative. Her key worker Lauren is incredibly attentive, sharing regular updates and showing genuine care for my daughter's development. I feel so much more at ease now, and the daily photos are a joy to share with family abroad. What started as a rocky experience has become one where I feel fully confident in the care she receives. The pre-toddler team and the nursery manager deserve all the praise for turning things around!
28 October 2024
We love Willows. It was our favourite nursery out of all those around Highfield Park. They have a lovely big open room with lots of toys and activities, an outdoor area with more activities, and the farm and soft play next door. Plus they're surrounded by fields and countryside! Our daughter has had some great days at Willows. The team are all lovely, so caring and engaged, and they've really connected with our daughter. She's a little more introverted than the average baby, so we were worried at the start, but they listened to us and took their time with her, and by the end of the first week, she was happily sleeping there and loving all the food! The team are great at recording her sleep, food, etc on the app. And they matched our routine from day one, adapting it over time as she shifted to one nap. They've been so supportive and warm, and have been a big help to us first-time parents. Plus, our kid is just so happy going in in the morning, and grins when she sees them, she loves it.
25 October 2024
Willows Farm Nursery is an amazing place for children, my daughter started there in the baby room aged 14 months, on to Pre-Toddlers and then to Toddler room where she is now. All the rooms are brilliant and so to are the carers, I get feedback after each day and updates on their app. They work on achieving key educational milestones and take the children on trips to Willows Farm and Soft Play. My daughter often won't let me do her hair in the morning saying she wants it done by two of her carers (cheeky but love that!), she genuinely gets excited in the car on nursery days. I would highly recommend Willows Farm Nursery to all.
10 September 2024
My son had a great experience at Willows Farm Day Nursery. He started in 2021 joining pre-toddlers. The staff at both the nursery and preschool I highly recommend. So great for them to experience the outdoors and go to the farm. 10/10.
26 April 2024
Great staff. Always been good with all three of our kids. The key worker for our youngest is excellent, mixing fun and learning really well. The facilities are excellent and the opportunity to enjoy the farm is unique.
26 April 2024
My son has a great time at Willows Farm. He enjoys the outdoor time and is always excited to go. The organisation and communication between his key workers, his progress and photo updates have been really average. I would like more communication about changes to staff, updates on his learning and photos of his day more often through email, at pick-up or in the app. I hope this is something that will be improved in future.
24 April 2024
Staff are all lovely, kind and caring. They have provided great support from my son since he started as a baby. I love that children get regular opportunities to explore the farm setting, including seeing lambs in spring. The opportunities for parents to come into setting for special events are brilliant to bridge the gap between nursery and home.