Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

20 York Road, St Albans AL1 4PL
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  • 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)

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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 Richard N (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grasshoppers is a superb nursery at every level. The staff are consistently excellent - I have two sons in the nursery in different rooms and both teams are excellent. From an administration and management perspective, they are also excellent and put the children and parents at the forefront of all
they do. My eldest son has attended four nurseries, two very briefly, and Grasshoppers has been the best for so many reasons. Both my sons are confident, cared for, loved, educated, curious, adventurous and happy each and every day. The setting and facilities are also excellent both inside and outside. I'd be happy to recommend Grasshoppers to anyone.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently joined the nursery and this is our first experience. I have been extremely impressed by how welcoming and supportive staff have all been, which has helped settle him in so well and put my mind at ease.
When leaving my son for the first time, I was encouraged to call as often as
needed in this first few weeks and never felt like I was fussing. Staff all have a genuine interest and show enthusiasm supporting his development. Regular updates and pictures on the portal evidence this. My only suggestion for improvement would be the construction of a bigger pram store area (fire exit sometimes blocked). However, overall an excellent experience.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, we have had a very positive experience at Grasshoppers. All the staff are friendly and competent. Both my children enjoy their time there.
The baby rooms have very limited capacity and tend to fill up with siblings. Therefore, there is little flexibility if you need to change days.
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workers strive to complete an observation each week but sometimes, only manage once a month. Although if that happens, they usually do several. Handovers at the end of the day are done well, even though it's a busy time.
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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery - my daughter loves it here. So many activities - from music and football to science and arty things. She has tonnes to do.
We're amazed by her progress in language and trying new things and confidence.
Lovely friendly staff and my daughter has really great connections and friendships
with many of them.
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Review from Eve t (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really wonderful nursery. Lovely friendly staff who truly care about the children and a lovely nurturing environment.
I would recommend highly to anyone.
They have also catered for our daughter's allergies with ease.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm happy with the level of care my daughter receives and she seems happy at Grasshoppers Day Nursery. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
I think the building could do with some slight refurbishment particularly flooring could be replaced with a cleaner carpet.
The food is very good.
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Review from Rosanna L (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great experience, really helpful staff. Homely atmosphere. The staff always make an effort to say good morning to all the children who enter, they are always smiley and happy and nothing is ever too much of a problem. They seem to really care for the children.
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Review from Suchaya O (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wide variety of toys, resources and learning materials that are stimulating in terms of sensory and intellectual. Good variety of meals - made blended suitably for my baby. Very caring, welcoming staff - always make me and my baby feel welcomed. Very attentive staff. Clean facility and hygienic practices
in place. Overall very happy with this nursery.
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Review from Taane C (Father of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic service.
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Review from Ross C (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grasshoppers is a great nursery. Our son enjoys his friends and family here. The 'school' always has fun and learning activities - lots of stimulation.
A friendly, fun, family environment.
Recommend it wholeheartedly.
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Review from Ana-Maria O (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely pleased with our experience of the nursery. The staff are always nice and supportive. Our child has learnt so much from the nursery and we thank everyone for taking care of her.
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Review from Faye W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery at 6 months old at Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans). This was very hard for me as I was nervous, she was so young. The team were simply fantastic at reassuring her and us as parents. My daughter absolutely loves coming here - she giggles and plays with the other children
and adores her key worker. Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) has the ultimate 'homely' feel - The management ensures that everything runs smoothly and I have confidence that my daughter could not be in better/safer hands.
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Review from Chinwe A (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled very quickly and gets on well with his key person. The staff are lovely and everyone knows his name. It feels very much like an extension of our family. We are very happy with his progress at the nursery and would highly recommend the nursery to anyone who wants to join. The admin staff
also make the registration and joining process very smooth and try to be accommodating as possible.
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Review from Violette N (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, caring staff, our boy has settled well.
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Review from Yazhiny K (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I had my first son started here in the pre-school room. We had a good experience. Staff were good and caring. Now he is in Oakwood School and I got my 2nd son in the nursery. It is difficult to assess as he has been poorly so many days and didn't attend the nursery regularly. But the staff are very
good it seems.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grasshoppers is a fantastic nursery, my daughter has been attending for 2 months now and she has settled so well. She has built a strong relationship with the staff who look after her and she is full of smiles for them all when she arrives each day. I love the fact that all the staff know her even if
they don't work in the same room and it makes me feel relaxed at work knowing she is having such a good time. The nursery has a real home from home feel and I really value the staffs knowledge and the care they take with the children.
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Review from B K (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am pleased that my baby is developing well at the nursery. I have found that the staff are very knowledgeable about the child's development and actually guide and help me ensure that milestones are reached and how to support/help the baby achieve them. This nursery has surpassed my expectations and
my baby has established very strong bonds with the staff which makes it easier for me to work knowing she is well looked after.
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a fantastic nursery, the children are well looked after, It is a home from home environment. The staff are highly skilled. I wouldn't hesitate using them again.
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Review from John K (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were seeking a bright, safe and clean school for our toddler and have found it at Grasshoppers St Albans. Staff are friendly and are genuinely caring of the children. We refer all those we know who are shopping for a place to try here.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children went to Grasshoppers, starting in August 2010, the younger of the two having just 'graduated' preschool recently. We appreciated the caring staff, particularly those who had been there for so long and always felt assured we were leaving our children in a safe and loving environment.
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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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