Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

20 York Road, St Albans AL1 4PL
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9.9 119 Reviews
  • Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans), St Albans
Grasshoppers Day Nursery is a service in St Albans that is dedicated to the highest standards of care for babies and toddlers, and prides itself on the warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have also obtained their Green flag for Eco-Schools.

Grasshoppers has excellent play areas and secluded gardens, together with a great range of resources to suit all age ranges, the nursery provides a happy, social environment where every child is treated as an individual. Children’s days are packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by highly trained and knowledgeable staff.

Open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Grasshoppers offers an all-inclusive package to maximise the convenience to parents, which includes formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, and well-balanced meals throughout the day. Grasshoppers provide visits in the local community, visitors to the nursery such as African dance workshops and sporting sessions and cooking experiences for the children to take part in, self-service to promote independence and regular updates on their online learning journey platform to keep parents included in their development.

Grasshoppers Day Nursery also currently offer the extracurricular activity of Yoga Mites on a Wednesday between 2:30pm and 3pm for their Preschool room.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Greaves (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 42

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

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

  • Drop off and pick up only parking available.

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) Reviews (119)

9.9

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has 119 reviews.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Grasshoppers nursery for over 6 years across 2 children. We have always been very happy with the service they provide - friendly, personalised, caring, fun and with some truly outstanding, dedicated members of staff. My eldest child had severe allergies and they managed this seamlessly
- in fact, this child still remembers how good the food cooked at the nursery was. Whilst the staff have always been good, in my opinion, the nursery management is the best it's ever been now, with a good sense of long term vision for improvement, as well as flexibility and pragmatism on a day-to-day basis. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Susie (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son attended Grasshoppers nursery for just over 3 years, so when it came to thinking about a nursery for my youngest son the choice was easy.
The staff at Grasshoppers are so friendly. They come up with really interesting and original things for the children to do, while also following a
clear framework of learning and development. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress and staff are always on hand and available to discuss anything to do with the child. Management are always visible and there is a clear open-door policy to meet and talk to the senior staff members of the nursery. They are often in the rooms with the children too. All staff clearly know the children well and relate and respond to them as individuals. It is clear that all the staff at Grasshoppers enjoy their jobs. My 2 year old is very happy there and enjoys going.
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Review from Eloise H (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
For us, Grasshoppers isn't just apart of our daughter's lives, it's a community for us all. The children are inspired by the varied and creative activities they do each day. We hear excited tales, snippets of songs, and pictures of such action-packed days - our daughter's speech, curiosity, understanding,
physical and social skills have blossomed since at Grasshoppers, she loves her time with everyone there and we marvel at her development with thanks to such passionate staff.
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Review from Andrew M (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Grasshoppers for over a year now. We are incredibly satisfied with the standard of care the nursery offers. We find the team there enthusiastic, creative, skilled, dedicated and warm- the atmosphere throughout the nursery is fun and positive. We have found that the nursery offers
tailored care consistently which reassures us that they really know our daughter and treat her as an individual. They react to and predict her needs keeping us fully informed of how she's getting on in terms of development and well-being. We are particularly impressed by the strong management and leadership at the nursery- the managers and team leaders are highly skilled and experienced, creating a culture where the team aspire to be at their best for the children every day. Communicating with the nursery team over email, phone or in person is really easy and responses are always very prompt.
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Review from S J (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring staff. Both my children seem to really enjoy attending Grasshoppers and I feel very happy leaving them in the mornings when I drop off. All the staff I have met seem very good, however, my only concern is that the turnover has been quite high at times.
I wonder about the classes,
for some of the over 3's their time could also be based around a learning curriculum as well. I'm not sure how much they are learning. This might not be so important at such an early age but the kids seem to really enjoy learning as much as playing.
Reply from Jenifer Neville at Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)
Thank you for your review, we are pleased your child is enjoying our nursery. We appreciate that staff leavers may be unsettling for families and during times of change we work with the remaining team…read more
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Review from Stuart J (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides a warm inviting place, the children always seem happy. My son loves his teachers who encourage and support him. They have helped him to develop.
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Review from Alexa D (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional staff in a very caring environment!
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son always enjoys his day at Grasshoppers Day Nursery. The staff are attentive and I appreciate hearing their observations at the end of the day. There are so many different activities on offer for my son to participate in.
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Review from Thomas M (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. Dedicated staff. Good feedback. Happy, well-developing kids.
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Review from Nicola J (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined Grasshoppers Day Nursery in July, having relocated from Edinburgh and so far our experience of the nursery has been fantastic. Both of our boys have settled in and transitioned seamlessly which has most definitely been largely to do with the tremendous efforts the staff put in. The breadth
of activities offered, quality of food and overall care of all staff has been very impressive and we're very grateful for making our start so easy and enjoyable.
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Review from H W (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great friendly place, our daughter loves it here and made a lot of friends.
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Review from C C (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional. Taking care of children very well. Well sized nursery (not too big).
Very well for the development of children (games and animations were/are perfect) - well-cooked lunches and meals.
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Review from Gosia (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a very good experience at Grasshopper Day Nursery. Our daughter needed a bit more support with settling in and everyone was great at helping her feel more comfortable. The staff and management are very friendly and they were always happy to discuss with us any concerns we may have had. We
hope to be back with our younger daughter.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to Grasshoppers for 2/1/2 years and we have been very impressed with the level of support and care. There are always a wide variety of activities including external people to run football, yoga, music and Mandarin to name a few. Our child's key worker is warm and friendly and
genuinely interested and invested in their development, encouraging her out of her shell and participate more. Progress is documented regularly and I love being able to see photos of what they get up to on the app!
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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the level of care my daughter has received. She loves her time at pre-school. The staff are attentive and caring. Her days are filled with fun and educational activities, which she thoroughly enjoys. I'm very happy with Grasshoppers. Thank you.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been really pleased with our daughters experience at Grasshoppers. She has been well cared for, enjoyed lots of activities and learnt a lot. The staff are fun and enthusiastic, there is a lovely, personal feel to the nursery. It feels like they care about the children and their parents - not just
about making money. We did have some issues a while back, with regards to poor communication and staff changes, but all our concerns were dealt with simply and thoroughly by management.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child recently started at the nursery and has settled in within no time thanks to the caring staff and great facilities. Everyone is so loving and helpful and it's been so comforting for us as parents to know that he's well looked after. There are so many activities he enjoys greatly that he's been
talking about in the evenings and especially the spacious garden is a big bonus not only in the summer. Thank you to the entire team!
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Review from Adam K (Father of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class nursery with wonderful, caring and communicative staff. Our daughter's development has been fantastic to see and regular updates on how she is doing via the App makes being away from her so much easier.
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Review from Vicki S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grasshoppers nursery is a brilliant nursery with friendly, caring and loving staff who make it all about the children and make you as a parent feel your child is being loved and cared for. There is a lovely feel to each of the rooms, a fabulous garden with lots to do and explore and they have plenty
of activities for them to do each week which are fun as well as about learning. The nursery nurses listen and are supportive when things are challenging and I honestly don't know what I'd do without them! Thank you everyone at Grasshoppers for making my little one so happy and not miss Mummy and Daddy too much.
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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for the last 3 months. The staff are excellent providing great care, lots of fun and always deliver clear communication. My daughter waves me goodbye at each drop off and is happy to spend the day there. I would recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.904 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 157 Ratings = 4.904
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is based on 14 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Claire

Claire Greaves

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Claire is the Manager of Grasshoppers Day Nursery in St Albans and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 22 years. Claire has numerous qualifications, including an NNEB Level 3 & Level 5 in Leadership, and Early Years Management.


What is your favourite feature of Grasshoppers?
The nursery has a very welcoming homely feel, and the rooms have been designed and furnished to meet the children's developmental needs. We have a large preschool room and lovely garden areas.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am really impressed with the team's partnership with parents and the relationships they form with them.

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