Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

Watford Junction Station, Station Road, Watford WD17 1AB
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  • Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction, Watford
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is right in the heart of the centre of the town and is based on one of the platforms of Watford Junction train station, making it ideal for commuting parents and their families.

They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help to share their core values with their children such as encouraging them to express their feelings to making a difference in the world.

Their ParentZone app keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery with things like photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress! They are big on happy children so they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

They are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that have big environmental differences.

Watford Junction has 4 home rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: one room for 3 months – 1 year, one room for 1-2 year olds, one room for the 2-3 year olds and one room for the 3-5 year olds. Each room has its own nappy changing facility and children's bathroom area which promotes independence for the children. All rooms have direct access to free flow play allowing access at any time to a large outside play area with a soft surface, grass area and large under cover area.

There is an extensive enclosed garden area which is tastefully sectioned off to provide safe play areas even if all age groups are out at the same time and includes a covered area to enable children to have access to the outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jodie McCarthy (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Under 2's
    Full Week (5 Full Days) - £416.75
    Full day - £92.25
    Half day - £57.75
    School Day -£69.25
    Short Day - £87.50


    2– 3 Years:
    Full Week (5 Full Days) - £396.75
    Full day - £87.75
    Half day - £54.75
    School Day - £65.75
    Short Day - £83.25


    Over 3's:
    Full Week (5 Full Days) - £364.50
    Full day - £84.25
    Half day - £51
    School Day - £63.25
    Short Day - £80

  • Short Day 8am-6pm & School Day 9am-3pm also offered

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Parking is available pay and display.

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction Reviews (60)

9.9

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction has 60 reviews.

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Review from Luana H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with this nursery. My son comes home so happy, he is learning so much new things, he is only 21 months old and is socialising so much! The staff is really great and super caring. I highly recommend Little Pioneers Nursery at Watford Junction.
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for our wonderful review - we are very grateful and will endeavour to provide our best care and education for you and your family.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started at the nursery, and the settling in process has been great. The staff have been amazing with him and have really helped him, and me, to feel comfortable and happy. It's very reassuring to know he's in such great hands. I'm really pleased with our experience so far and would definitely
recommend the nursery to other parents
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased your experience so far has been such a positive one.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Co-op Watford Junction Nursery for the past three years, and we couldn't be happier with the care she has received. The staff are incredibly supportive, nurturing, and attentive to each child's individual needs. They focus on her overall development, encourage her interests,
and continuously help her grow in confidence and skills. The nursery offers a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities that contribute to the children's all-round development. We are truly pleased and grateful to all the nursery staff for their dedication and the wonderful environment they create every day.
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for your review. We are always striving to provide the best care we can for each individual family so this review means a lot.
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Review from Limahl M (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery for a couple of months now and he is having a great time. The staff are friendly, warm and have a great understanding of what a toddler needs to develop. I'm so glad my son is here, I go to work with a great sense of peace of mind. Thank you for all you do
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Review from C Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our second child at this nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent. The recent refurb in 2024 has truly transformed the space - it's now clean, modern, and provides a wonderful environment for the little ones to learn and grow. The team has done an amazing job with the upgrades, and
it's evident in the overall feel of the nursery.
The staff are incredibly friendly, always welcoming, and genuinely care about the children. One of the things I particularly appreciate is the handovers at the end of the day, which are always detailed and thoughtful, giving me confidence that my child is well looked after.
Additionally, the new family app is fantastic! It's such an easy way to stay up to date with anything nursery-related, from daily updates to upcoming events.
A huge thank you to the whole team for their hard work and dedication - you've created a wonderful place for the children!
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for your review. I'm so happy that the teams hard work and dedication has been reflected in such a positive way. We are extremely happy with the new look nursery too! Thanks again.
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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would have no issues recommending this place to any parents.
The staff have been absolutely wonderful throughout with our daughter which has definitely made the whole process much more seamless.
The early starts of 7am work brilliantly for my work commute and the communication from staff to parents
is consistent.
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Review from ANUJ R K (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely professional and well-managed nursery! Our experience here has been fantastic. We are an Asian family with a 3-year-old, and from the very beginning, we felt welcomed. The nursery takes care of every little detail, from a safe entrance and well-equipped playrooms to regular communication
updates through their app.
The management truly makes parents feel included, and the way they welcome and settle children so comfortably is commendable. They keep us informed about all key moments throughout the day with child-specific updates, which is very reassuring.
The nursery is clean, hygienic, and well-maintained. Highly recommend!
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for such a wonderful review. Myself and the team work very hard to ensure all of our families feel welcome, secure and most importantly happy. Thanks again.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery and staff that continue to go above and beyond!
My daughter has been attending for over 3 years and enjoys everyday there, the staff have consistently supported her with her development.
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you so much for such a glowing review. I hope we continue to meet all of your expectations and we look forward to welcoming your youngest to the nursery very soon!
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm still in awe as how well established this nursery is. The peace of mind i have when I leave my baby every morning is unheard of. I definitely did not expect to feel at ease and much less him adapting so quickly and well to being apart from us. This is all thanks to the brilliant and knowledgeable
staff that makes him feel welcome, loved, heard and safe. We could not have chosen a better nursery. From the staff to the management, everyone is a true star.
I recommend them a 100000%. Ah! It's also great for commuters which is a plus. It's all advantages with them.
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for such a touching review. Building trust with our families is paramount to us and we pride ourselves in developing strong relationships with all of our families. Thank you once again.
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Review from Y V (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with our overall experience, and the staff have been exceptionally kind. The cleanliness and quality are top-notch. The location is convenient for commuters, making it an ideal choice. We would highly recommend it to anyone in Watford.
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been seeing constant improvement in my son’s behaviour since he started nursery in Co-op Childcare. The ladies are very caring and involved. The schedule is flexible when needed as well. My son is really excited to go there!
Reply from Jodie McCarthy, Manager at Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction
Thank you for such a lovely review. All of the team here at Watford Junction take immense pride in the care they provide our children. Thanks again.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The loveliest staff ever. My child absolutely adores running in every day and has the best time and I am happy knowing he is so well looked after. They are professional, caring and always helpful. Couldn't recommend more.
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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son adores the nursery and I couldn’t be happier with the care he’s received. My son has learned so much since he started at Watford Junction Co-op and is truly thriving. Staff are really supportive and have helped me manage a few difficult behavioural phases like biting and “no” which has been so
incredibly helpful. The nursery also has a great balance between structured days for the children and allowing children to flourish freely. Can’t recommend this nursery enough and shoutout to all the amazing staff who care for the children as if they were their own.
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Review from Abi Q (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and caring. The admin team is great and efficient.
I couldn’t have asked for a better nursery.
I would highly recommend Watford Junction Coop to everyone.
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Review from Anca N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice staff, very caring, trying to help my little girl to settle and to enjoy her time at the nursery, very supportive towards the parents, trying to help them as much as they can! good location as well!
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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has really helped my son who can be very nervous around children. The key worker that he has been matched with has been a perfect fit for his needs and it’s great to see how she has helped him interact with children and really grown his confidence. There are regular updates on the apps and
good handovers at the end of the day.
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Review from Teskeen N (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has changed my son in so many great ways! So thankful to all the staff that put so much care, love and effort into looking after my little boy. Here his development has rocketed with such speed, we are so proud of how far he has come. I would choose Co-op Childcare Watford Junction again
and again!
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Review from Vandana P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. My 3 and half-year-old daughter started going to this nursery since she was 9 months old. She enjoys her time thoroughly in the nursery every day. She has been looked after very well by all the staff members. The staff members are very kind and professional. They
have kept us informed about our daughter's learning and development abilities. Constant updates are seen in the nursery app which has helped us to track her activities and food intake. The food provided is very nutritious and well balanced.
My little one has picked up many good manners and absolutely enjoyed all the fun activities organised here. She has made good friends and she keeps talking about them. She is very happy and content. I feel that is what matters to a parent most - your child's happiness!
Overall - it's a healthy and positive environment for any child to groom and grow.
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Review from Poonam K (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since starting at this nursery over a year ago we have been so impressed with how well our daughter has been cared for. She loves attending nursery and is constantly doing new activities and loves to tell us all about her day and her friends.
The communication from the nursery is excellent and
the app works really well.
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Meryl H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Co-op nursery for well over a year now and I am still as thrilled with the whole experience now, as I was on our very first visit. My son absolutely loves being there, loves the staff, and they seem to really like having him there too. His development has come on leaps
and bounds, and he always seems very happy at the end of each session. I look forward to sending my daughter here too in the coming months.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.858)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.893 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.893
  2. 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 4.965 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction 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:

    1. 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
    2. 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.965
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Meet the Team (2)

Jodie

Jodie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Watford Junction.

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Watford Junction.

Frequently Asked Questions about Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction

What is the Age Range of Children that Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction accepts?

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction Open?

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction have capacity for?

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Watford Junction to the centre of Watford?

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

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