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
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rebecca Cartmel (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 53
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 Reviews (72)
Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School has 72 reviews.
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.
Thank you for the review and great to see your little one settle into nursery and enjoying time here.
Lovely supportive nursery. My child always has a lovely day and comes back singing. Super happy.
Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your child is happy at nursery.
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.
Thank you for the review, we love taking care of all the children and setting up activities for them to explore.
Children love coming to nursery and in the mornings they tell me they are "going to have a great day at nursery". It is lovely to hear what they have learnt in the day. The app is great as you can see in real-time what they have had for lunch/nappies etc.
Thank you for the review and great to hear your children love coming to nursery.
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.
Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your son has become more independent and loves coming to nursery.
The team are very professional and very informative about how my son is getting on.
Thank you for the review and saying staff are very professional. We love nurturing and taking care of all the children.
We have had an excellent experience sending both my daughter and son to this nursery. My son is learning so much and gaining so much confidence being a lockdown baby. They have improved and develop the nursery really well and made it a good comfortable place for kids.
Thank you for the review and great to hear you have had an excellent experience sending your children to our nursery.
My youngest son started here at 2.5 years old. He took a while to settle, due to lockdown, but the nursery were so supportive and helpful during this process, that he is now so excited to go to nursery. He really is thriving here and has the best time. I have no regrets about having him here. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for the review and great to hear your son loves nursery and is having a good time.
Staff took time to explain what my little one has been doing at nursery. She was very pleasant and clear with all she said. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Thank you for the review, and we are glad to hear you had a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
We would love to see more outings as know how much they would love it.
Love all the tables and chairs they sit on for their food.
Thank you for the review, and great that your child has settled in quickly and is progressing really well.
Since the take over the transition has been refreshing, amazing and comforting. The environment where I send my child is safe and warm and I feel my child is in an environment where he will develop excellently.
The education, nutrition and the teachers are amazing. I feel happy when I leave my child every day.
Thank you for the review. Great to know you are happy with the improvements and the care we provide.
Our daughter started at Head Start in October 2021 and after an initial settling in period has really taken well to the nursery. Her development is notable and she loves coming in.
Thank you for the review; it's great your daughter loves our nursery.
Our daughter has settled beautifully. The staff are kind and communicate very well, keeping us informed of her progress and answering any questions we have.
Thank you for the review. Great to hear your daughter has settled in.
We have been really pleased with the overall experience our child has had at Head Start. As a fairly shy child, they have been great at bringing her out of her shell and encouraging her to get involved and make friends. Our child comes home happy every evening with a smile on her face.
Thank you for the review; it's great seeing your child grow in confidence and making new friends.
The staff at the nursery are wonderful, they really care about my son and give him comfort when he needs it. He is a little unhappy about the new garden not having a slide anymore. Staff are always happy to talk about his development and how he is getting on at nursery.
Thank you for the review. We love taking care of all the children. We will be exploring more imaginative play in our outdoor space and hope your son will enjoy the garden just as much as he use to.
The staff are fantastic, friendly and extremely caring.
The food is also fantastic.
We couldn't ask for more from the nursery and would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for the review; it's great that your son is enjoying nursery and loves coming in every morning.
We are very happy with the care and setting provided. My children are always happy to go to nursery each day and the staff are all so kind and caring. I am happy in the knowledge that they are being well looked after.
Thank you for the review, and lovely to hear your children are always happy to come to nursery.
Our child loves nursery so much so we increased her days from 2 to 3.
Keep up the good work all.
Thank you for the review; it's great your child loves our nursery.
More regular photos in the app, please.
Thank you for the review. We love taking care of all the children and have taken on board your feedback.
I love Head Start Nursery for my son. He has made so many friends and loves his key workers. I love how much the staff get to know him and care for him. I'm so pleased I sent him here.
Thank you for the review. Great to hear you are happy with the nursery and the care we provide.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
Meet the Team (2)
I manage The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Preschool. I began my journey here in 2010 as an apprentice and have been privileged to work in various roles within the nursery, leading to my position as manager. This experience allows me to have a special understanding of how to best support both the children and my team throughout the nursery.
I have achieved a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, and in 2022, I furthered my education to become a qualified Level 3 SENDCo.
I am a mother to two young boys, both of whom attended The Potters Bar Day Nursery. I am passionate about helping both staff and children to reach their full potential.
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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