Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

86 High Street, Potters Bar EN6 5AT
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9.9 68 Reviews
Based in the heart of the High Street, Little Garden Potters Bar (formerly Head Start Potters Bar) is a welcoming setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing quality care and education.

The team of Early Years Practitioners are highly experienced and committed to giving each child the best start to their education. They work hard to promote positive relationships with families, offering daily updates about your child’s routine and activities, ensuring you never miss a moment of their development.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Hayley Ridley (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 53

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

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 & Christmas

Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) Reviews (68)

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Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) has 68 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery and pre school where children are happy, learn, are entertained and teachers very much care about the children and want to make it a wonderful experience for them. The communication between parents and teachers is excellent. Highly recommend

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our kids love coming to nursery and always come home happy and full of stories about their friends and teachers.
Both are generally shy children but have completely settled in this environment and act as they do at home which is fantastic.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that both of your children feel happy and at home with us. It's wonderful to know they've settled in so well and enjoy sharing their nursery experiences. Creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can truly be themselves is exactly what we strive for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery as you can see below. Our child has really enjoyed going here.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your child has enjoyed their time with us at Potters Bar Day Nursery. It means a lot to know you're happy with the care and experience we provide.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we chose Potters Bar Day nursery our son has settled really well and all of stays are land and canny. It is so reassuring as a parent when your child is being cared in such a safe and supportive environment. We would highly recommend the nursery and all of the lovely stays.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well at Potters Bar Day Nursery. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you feel reassured by the safe and supportive environment we strive to provide.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined when she was 1 and has loved it from the moment she started. She is always happy to go to "school" and loves all of her teachers, activities and friends she has made. Thank you!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us since she joined.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Gardens is an amazing place. My daughter started over a year ago, and is so happy to be there. The staff are caring, compassionate and warm, and there is very little staff turnover. It really does feel like a home from home environment. I would really recommend this nursery to any prospective
parent looking for somewhere that will have your children's best interest at heart.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience at nursery and feels so happy and at home here. Our team truly values creating a caring and consistent environment, and it's fantastic to know that you've noticed the warmth and dedication of our team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a father, I am very pleased with the care and support my two sons receive at the nursery. One is in the under-2s room, and the other in the nursery room, and both are thriving. They are not only enjoying their time but also growing well with the right academic foundation for early years development.
The nursery maintains high standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring peace of mind for us as parents. The staff are caring and professional, creating a nurturing environment. I highly recommend nursery to any parent looking for quality early years education.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review! We are delighted to hear that both of your sons are thriving in our care. Providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for early years development is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know that you feel confident and at ease with our standards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the team at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School enough for their incredible support. As a dad on my own after losing my wife, trusting someone with my daughter's care was one of the hardest things I've had to do. But from day one, the staff have been unbelievably supportive,
making sure she's safe, happy, and well looked after. I know her wellbeing is their priority, which gives me real peace of mind.
Even on one of my toughest days, the team went above and beyond, staying behind to support me and keep my daughter smiling. Their kindness and dedication mean more than I can put into words. "Thank you" somehow doesn't feel enough, but I truly appreciate everything they've done for us. This Nursery is more than just a childcare provider, it's a place where we've felt cared for, understood, and supported.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your incredibly touching words. We can only begin to imagine how difficult this journey has been for you, and the team are truly honoured to have been able to provide care and support for both you and your daughter during such a challenging time. Knowing that they've been able to offer you peace of mind and a safe, happy space for your daughter will mean everything to them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for 10 months and overall had a fantastic time learning and developing. The under 2's room have been brilliant with settling and making her feel comfortable, she loves coming in to nursery and I always see her enjoying herself on the app with pictures and comments.
She also loves the food at nursery and I know when she comes home she's had a good day of healthy and filling food.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has had such a fantastic time learning and growing with us over the past 10 months. Our under-2's team takes great pride in creating a warm and nurturing environment, so it's lovely to know she feels comfortable and enjoys her time here. We're also delighted that she loves the food-ensuring our little ones have nutritious and filling meals is so important to us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery since he was 18 months old, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely dedicated to the children's well-being and development. He absolutely loves going every day, and it's been amazing to see how much he has grown
in confidence and skills. He has made wonderful friends, and the nursery provides a nurturing and engaging environment where he thrives. We truly appreciate the effort the team puts into making it such a fantastic place for the children. Highly recommend.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and how he has grown in confidence and skills. Our team is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive, and it's so rewarding to know that he's made great friends and looks forward to coming in each day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School has been absolutely brilliant. My daughter has been there since 11 months and is now three and a half. The staff are all wonderful and caring towards the children - my daughter talks about them all the time. Every day is packed full of activities
and tasty food, and the app keeps us up to date on what they are doing. They have been so supportive throughout my daughter's development, helping her flourish in so many ways. I can highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School. It's wonderful to know that our caring team, engaging activities, and nutritious meals have made such a positive impact on her development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky to meet with this team! Best place in Potters Bar. My daughter joined when she was 7 months and now, she is leaving as a 4-year-old. We will deeply miss all the staff. She had a fantastic time here, and it was a pleasure to observe her becoming a lovely girl from a baby. At every
stage of our journey, we had full support. Breastfeeding for 18 months, allergies, nappy training, and picky eating, also support bilingual children. Good quality food and snacks are available all day, a very useful app to follow up on daily activities and keep track of your child. It is a lovely, supportive, caring environment while they are educating tiny individuals to have self-confidence and respect. Every day is full of educative activities, focusing on different areas of development. Thank you so much, Little Garden The Potters Bar Nursery!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

What a journey, thank you for your beautifully detailed review! Watching your daughter grow from a baby to a confident 4-year-old has been such a privilege. It's wonderful to hear how supported you felt through every stage, from breastfeeding and allergies to bilingual development and picky eating. Our team takes great pride in fostering a caring, respectful, and educational environment, so your kind words mean the world. We'll miss you both dearly, but we're so excited to see your little one flourish in her next chapter. Thank you for being part of our Potters Bar family!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery in Potters Bar. They go above and beyond and make my daughter feel so special. They have taught her most things, she knows and is excelling in everything. She had an incredible 3 years here and I highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Wow, thank you for the glowing praise! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter has had such an incredible three years with us. Watching her excel and feel so special is why we do what we do! Our team is overjoyed that we could be such a big part of her learning journey, and your high recommendation means the world to us. Here's to many more happy memories together!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls are professional and the staff conduct themselves in a professional manner and give regular updates on the log which is always helpful and gives us a breakdown of what my child has eaten.
They have worked hard with him to help him progress in his speech and language and put intervention to
help him on his way and we are very grateful for the professionalism. Well done Little Garden Potters Bar Nursery.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for your fantastic review of Little Garden Potters Bar Nursery! We're so pleased to hear that our professional staff and regular updates have been helpful to you. It's wonderful to know that our efforts in supporting your child's speech and language development have made a difference. Your gratitude and kind words mean a lot to us. Well done to you as well for being such a supportive parent!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has settled wonderfully, we are so happy with his progress at the nursery. No concerns, would happily send all my kids here!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review and lovely to see your son is enjoying his time at the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great setting my boy loves to come to and the staff are great.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review and saying the staff are great, we love taking care of all the children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at this establishment is so lovely. They genuinely care for all of the children and always ensure the correct support is provided to ensure they flourish. The food is also excellent as is the variety of activities the children do.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review, we love taking care of all the children and setting up activities for them to explore.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely supportive nursery. My child always has a lovely day and comes back singing. Super happy.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your child is happy at nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is really settling in and enjoying being with his friends. The nursery has put in every effort to help my son enjoy his time here.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review and great to see your little one settle into nursery and enjoying time here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been more independent and loves to go to the nursery every day. He loves to play with all his friends. His vocabulary has improved very well and he speaks in full sentences. He also expresses his feeling much more than before. Would highly recommend this nursery for any kid who is looking
to start his/her journey.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your son has become more independent and loves coming to nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.899 for Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.899

  • b) 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 Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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)

Hayley

Hayley Ridley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

I re-joined the Head Start group in November 2020 as Deputy Manager after taking a year out to gain some experience as both a Deputy and Nursery Manager, and proudly managed the successful reopening of a nursery during a world pandemic. Prior to this, I had 8 years service in our Crews Hill nursery. Whilst working full time, I studied towards my BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and proudly graduated in 2017.

I am now the nursery manager at Head Start Potters Bar.

The majority of my experience over the last 10 years has been with pre-school-aged children. Since having my own daughter, it has opened up a whole new world of baby development and play ideas for me. I have a real love for sensory, malleable, and messy play and like to share my knowledge with those around me in the hope it’ll inspire them to provide inviting, fun, and meaningful learning opportunities for the children in our care.

I’m passionate about working closely with parents and carers to support continuous learning at home; even something so small as reaching out to offer some support and advice can and will have a positive impact on a child’s overall development.
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Summer Miller

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Hello, I’m Summer.
I began my journey at the nursery as an apprentice in 2014, working towards my Level 3 qualification while gaining experience across all age groups. After qualifying, I became a full-time nursery practitioner, first supporting children under two, and later working with two-year-olds.

My progression continued when I became Room Leader in the pre-school room, a role I held for several years. I was then promoted to Third in Charge, where I gained further valuable experience before stepping into my current role as Deputy Manager.

Having worked with children of all ages, I feel well-equipped to support both my team and the children in our care. My passion for childcare began in childhood, inspired by my mum’s role as a childminder, and it has grown into a fulfilling career. It’s incredibly rewarding to make a positive impact on children’s development and to watch them reach important milestones, feeling proud and accomplished.

I take great pride in being part of this community and in helping to create a warm, home-from-home environment for every family who joins us.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar)

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) accepts?

Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) Open?

Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) have capacity for?

Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) has capacity for a total of 53 Children.

How far is Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Potters Bar) to the centre of Potters Bar?

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

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