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Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin)

11 Highbury Road, Hitchin SG4 9RW
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all of the staff are so friendly and kind- they take a real interest in the childrenGemma B(Mother of Child)
Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin), Hitchin
children grow in confidence and mindset throughout their time at the nurseryStephan E(Father of Child)
Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin), Hitchin
my child is being taken care of in a fantastic, caring and stimulating environmentU P(Mother of Child)
Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin), Hitchin

Highbury Lodge Day Nursery is set in a beautiful converted Victorian building, with spacious interiors and adaptable play areas.

Activities are designed by highly trained practitioners in line with EYFS principles.

Strong parent partnerships are promoted within the nursery with parent partnership meetings and a fully inclusive package as part of the service. They have also achieved an Eco-Schools Green Flag award by implementing 'Green initiatives' within the nursery.

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

Contact Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin) to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kirsty Rose (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 42

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Woodside Car Park is a five minute walk from the nursery.

Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin) Reviews (131)

9.7

Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin) has 131 reviews.

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Review from Matthew K (Father of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The games and activities run by the pre-school staff are deeply engaging and educational. My child loves attending this nursery and, aside from the activities, a big part of her enjoyment comes from the attention and love that she gets from the pre-school team.

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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with Highbury Lodge. My son really enjoys his time here. Workers are always thinking of exciting activities for children, so they do not get bored. Activities are well structured and they follow and encourage my son's interests.

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Review from Petroula T (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot fault the Highbury Lodge team.
They have looked after my little one with eagerness, tenderness and flexibility. I feel I can trust them and this is invaluable when it comes to the people that look after your child.

My little one is always very happy to be there.

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Review from Matthew G (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has attended the nursery for just over 6 months, one day a week. Since this is only a short time each week, it has taken some time for him to settle.
The key workers have been exceptional with making him feel welcome and comfortable and understanding the challenges this imposes when dropping off.

My wife and I have been very happy with the nursery, the venue and the staff.

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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since being at Highbury Lodge, my daughter has developed so much and is becoming a little person of her own. She loves being there and really enjoyed the team and had bonded with them all.

Really pleased with the place and how she has integrated.

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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been very impressed by the nursery. All the staff are very caring towards our daughter and have made her first year at nursery a positive experience. The onsite food is varied and healthy and has given our daughter the opportunity to try a wide range of foods. Our daughter also gets a chance to participate in various activities: music and singing, painting and exploring etc.

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Review from Jennie G (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are great at their job and welcome every child into the room and nursery. My son started in the baby room and didn't like it much but the staff were great with him. He moved to the Ladybird room and started to come out his shell a bit and had a great bond with all the staff in the room. My son is now in Bumblebees and has become very confident in talking to the staff. Every member of staff makes him welcome in the room and he has a great bond with the staff.

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Review from B L (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both of my children have been to Highbury Lodge and both have really enjoyed the experience, benefitting greatly from the care and the teaching.

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Constant updates on the app (Parent Zone) since transitioning from Baby room.

Great communication when my daughter was ill, making me feel very at ease.

Dynamic play - my daughter clearly loves all the different activities - from storytelling and songs to messy play and outdoor play. I've noticed such a difference in her development. She's come on leaps and bounds - thank you!

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child has had a wonderful experience at Highbury Lodge.
The staff are so warm and friendly and put time into developing relationships with the children and parents too.
My child has developed perfectly and is now ready, able and well equipped to take on the whole new world of school.

Thank you Highbury Lodge - all of you !

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Review from Karen W (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter attended Highbury Lodge for 4 years and absolutely loved it.

The staff have been fantastic helping her to settle and grow in confidence over the years. Preschool has helped her to prepare for school both emotionally and academically. Thank you all so much.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having to work full-time meant choosing a nursery where we felt confident that our son would be well cared for and nurtured every step of the way and at Highbury Lodge Day Nursery we really feel that he receives this.

The staff are really caring and go out of their way to tell you small but important snippets of information about their child's day. Our son enjoys attending and has learnt lots of important life skills already.

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with nursery. Staff very friendly. I know my child enjoys her time here, they do so much with her.

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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Highbury is brilliant. Since my daughter progressed to the Ladybird room she has gone from strength to strength. The team are amazing couldn't be happier.

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Review from Peter D (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter (15 months) loves her time here. The nursery staff are always friendly and happy to discuss what they have been doing and how our daughter is developing.
The food served seems great and varied.
The office staff are really helpful in the admin side.

The weekly newsletters are good for being aware what is happening.

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Review from Isabelle D (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Highbury Lodge Day Nursery is an amazing place for children.

They are very well looked after, do great development activities and eat healthily. The staff is caring and helpful. I would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Gillian J (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Highbury Lodge is a brilliant nursery. From day one all members of staff have been welcoming and played a vital role in settling my son who can, on occasions, be upset.

I have noticed a real change in him with his social skills and have noticed his speech developing more.

I sent my daughter to Highbury too and would certainly recommend it to others.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has recently started at the nursery. She was welcomed very warmly by the staff. The staff has been very welcoming and helpful to us as parents as well.

My daughter loves the range of activities that are being organised such as bread baking, dancing, singing and art activities.

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Review from D W (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We only have the greatest praise for the team at Highbury Lodge Day Nursery. Every member of staff is friendly and so focussed on the development and well being of the children. We are very pleased with the stimulating and safe environment provided.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great learning, nurturing and supportive environment. We have had two children attend Highbury and we couldn't have wished for more. We have highly recommended Highbury to friends and family. They also now know why we hold Highbury in such high esteem. Keep being outstanding!

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  • Posted: Thursday 31 Jul 2025Festivities were well underway at Highbury Lodge Day Nursery in Hitchin as proud colleagues and children marked the setting’s 25th birthday with a day of celebration. Decorated with balloon arches...
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Monday 03 Mar 2025Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
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Kirsty Rose Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023
Kirsty Rose

Kirsty is the Manager of Highbury Lodge Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 2010. Kirsty has a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.

What is your favourite feature of your nursery?

A home-from-home environment with very natural, loose parts resources allows children to use their imaginations and be curious.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?

The passion that drives the team to provide exceptional care, alongside stimulating activities with invitations to play for our children individually.

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