Child development in Watford

“I couldn’t be happier with the care my child receives at Co-op childcare South Oxhey. The staff are incredibly warm and nurturing, and they always go above and beyond to make sure my child feels safe and happy. I’m so happy with the positive environment they’ve created.”

“Stagecoach Watford has been an excellent place for my girls to showcase their talent. My eldest has additional needs, but that didn't stop Emily and her crew from bringing out the best in her. She wasn't hidden or given unnecessary roles. The team has found a way to include her in a way that she shines the brightest!! I was so sceptical initially to enrol her, but after 2 years now, I wish I had done it sooner!! Stagecoach has helped my daughter communicate and interact better with her peers. Her confidence has improved so much. She loves singing, dancing and acting! There is never a performance that I am not in bits!! (tears of joy!). The mainstream children are so well-behaved and have come to accept my girl. It is so beautiful to see how they all encourage her and give her a gentle nudge to fall in line. I think seeing her perform with the crew at His Majesty's Theatre recently tops it all! She loves going to Stagecoach, and I can not stop thanking Emily, Andrea, and other members of the Stagecoach Watford crew for being so amazing, professional, inclusive, nurturing, and creative. Well done to all of you, and thank you for the excellent work you do with our kids!!!”

“We have loved our second time around with Clare at Baby Sensory. My eldest daughter started after lockdown 2020/2021 (and took her first steps to the welcome song!!) and my youngest is just about to finish having started in 2024. Highly recommend for anyone looking to make friends or have something to do while on mat leave.”

“Admin and teaching staff are very friendly and helpful. Happy to see good progress for my son and he enjoys learning here.”

“My wife gives birth to our princess at this hospital. Good staff and knowledges doctors”

“I’ve had conversations on the phone and in person with a number of different staff since my daughter has started full time in Nov 2024. I have been really impressed with them all and the quality of communication I’ve received. It’s always so hard leaving your baby with strangers and I speak from experience of 3 different well-established nurseries (2 of which were rated Outstanding by Ofsted) that my elder child had been at. The experience so far with Boys & Girls Croxley has been really good. The updates via the Blossom app are prompt throughout the day helping me keep up with my daughter’s experience and reassuring me about her wellbeing. The photos and well thought-out daily activities cover a real breadth of topics and developmental opportunities and I’m seeing the positive changes in her as a result. When she has been unfortunate enough to have little accidents or difficulty falling asleep or being upset, the staff have kept me informed and personalised their response to her by calling and making me aware of all the things they have tried and asking if there is anything else they might be able to do to help her feel more comfortable. She has settled in really well and I would highly recommend this nursery to Others based on my experience so far.”

“I could not recommend Tinkys nursery more! My daughter has been attending since age 1 and almost 3 now . From social development to academic development, my daughter has made excellent progress in her learning and social skills . Their attention to detail is next to none and they really do keep track of all activities/events each day to report to you on email and collection of your child. The freshly made nutritious meals are just another bonus. The staff are warm, friendly and approachable and my daughter is happy to see them when I drop her off and I know that she’s had a good day when I collect her as she chats about what she’s been up to. She has thrived since starting Tinkys and made special bonds with her peers and care givers . I feel confident leaving her with the lovely team knowing that she’ll have a great day and will be well cared for and treated as an individual.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars It was my first time visiting Softplay with my 15-month-old, and I was pleasantly surprised! The area was spacious, clean, and not overcrowded at all. I loved that they had separate sections for different age groups — including a special area just for little ones up to 18 months. Everything was well supervised. One of the staff members was especially attentive, always making sure the older kids didn’t wander into the baby area and that everyone followed the rules. It made the experience feel very safe and respectful for everyone. The whole place was spotless, the vibe was great, and even the food was good! I also really appreciated that we didn’t need to pre-book — we just walked in, and for the whole family, it was only £11.50 for a two-hour slot, which is amazing value. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — clean, well-organized, and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”

“Gymboree has helped a lot in improving my son’s social skill, and he enjoys so much in playing with the staff and other kids. I really appreciate their efforts in providing a good chance for children to learn and play. I have recommended Gymboree to my friends who also have kids and looking for a place to play. The time my son playing in Gymboree is undoubtedly the happiest time after we moved to this area.”

“This is the best because my son has a great time.”

“Excellent nursery both my son and daughter attended this nursery. Great staff and very helpful and welcoming management team that always greets us with a smile.Brilliantly friendly and committed staff. Lots of engaging activities for the children. A perfect nursery choice for my son. Love Thank you very much.”

““Inspiring our children and community to be the very best that they can be!” As a Trustee I feel really privileged and proud to be involved in this journey. “Inclusive” is not only our name but core to everything we do to help our community fulfil the hopes and dreams of our children. Every day our 3 Watford primary schools – Beechfield, Cherry Tree and Laurance Haines work closely together to create great opportunities which inspire our pupils to learn and develop skills to adapt and succeed in our ever changing world. Each school is very much a part of the local community with its own distinct characteristics and curriculum –we don’t believe that one size fits all but a nurturing philosophy underlines everything we do. As part of a group of schools we provide opportunities for our children to participate and share in exciting projects across the schools – whether sporting, outdoors or creative - for example our art display in Watford Museum or the more recent song written and performed to celebrate and thank Covid-19 key workers. Supporting our people to succeed is a core belief and strength – we are lucky to include former pupils among our teaching staff! Working together enables the sharing and development of best practice whilst addressing workload too. Good career progression is available across the Trust schools. “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together – African Proverb”

“I love this school because it’s so funny and they take good care of you.”

“Little Hearts Preschool is absolutely outstanding! Within just a few weeks, I noticed a huge positive change in my son’s confidence, happiness, and manners — he genuinely looks forward to going every day. The staff are professional, caring, and go above and beyond to create a warm, supportive environment. Having previously used local childminders, I can honestly say that the level of care, structure, and learning opportunities at Little Hearts are on a completely different standard. The environment is nurturing, stimulating, and well-organised, and the staff are well-mannered, highly trained and genuinely care about each child’s individual needs and progress. I also love that they use the Tapestry app to share updates and photos — it gives parents real peace of mind. The difference compared to childminders settings is remarkable. My only regret is not sending my older son here. The Little Hearts team is simply outstanding, and I’m so grateful for the support, care, and encouragement they have given my child — truly an amazing preschool!”

“Probably the best school in this area”

“My nephew of 2yrs attends this nursery 5 days a week and really enjoys it. There is a variety of activities for them to do throughout the day as well as getting outdoors a lot. They also have freshly prepared meals that are healthy and nutritionally balanced. The staff are super friendly and smiley and are always happy to help answer any questions you may have! Definitely recommend this nursery whether it’s 2 or 5 days a week!”

“Very good nursery I put my daughter for 3 years she loved the place good support staff and manger are good ,zahoa she good listening I recommend to families”

“best school ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1”

“Teachers are annoying sometimes”

“We couldn’t be happier with The Park Day nursery. The staff are incredibly kind and do an amazing job at supporting the childrens development - we have seen our little one flourish since joining. They are great at keeping us updated, with end of day handovers and frequent parent evenings. Our child happily goes to nursery every morning and is excited to see the Park team and all their friends. We would recommend the nursery to anyone.”

“Great school, my kid loves it he's in nursery and the teachers are so nice”

“I attended a breastfeeding support group today and I found the staff at reception to be so welcoming and helpful and friendly, we also attended a play session afterwards for toddlers and the staff were amazingly warm and supportive and inclusive. I think it is one of the best experiences I've had as a mother in a children's centre. It was so so nice and I can't thank them enough!”

“You can have help if your children has any disability including adhd and autism.”

“Great school my granddaughter is very happy.”