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

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

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

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)

9.9

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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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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 hear your children love coming to nursery.
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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are very professional and very informative about how my son is getting on.
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 staff are very professional. We love nurturing and taking care of all the children.
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Review from Neekita S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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 hear you have had an excellent experience sending your children to our nursery.
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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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 hear your son loves nursery and is having a good time.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care and learning that my son is receiving is excellent. He loves coming each day and we are noticing a high improvement in his level of development. He is now beginning to speak and repeat individual words and we also notice that he is recognising extra nursery rhymes and is fully aware
of all the actions (head, shoulders, knees and toes for example). My only slight criticism would be the difficulty experienced on your monthly invoicing side before you switched to collecting payments by direct debit, but I am pleased that this is now resolved and only a temporary issue whilst the new ownership of the nursery adjusted and settled. Special thanks to three members of staff in particular who have all been amazing.
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; it's great your son loves coming into the nursery and that you are happy with the care and development your son is receiving.
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Review from Ava O (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't praise the nursery enough!
Amazing, caring and loving people! Definitely feel like I am leaving my baby in good hands. She is happy to come in and always has cuddles when not too keen on staying. Amazing activities and outdoor spaces. Very happy with the nursery.
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 are pleased to hear you are very happy with the nursery.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is so happy at Head Start Day Nursery. She has additional needs which we are still in the process of having diagnosed. The support from the nursery has been outstanding. Our daughter is fully involved in daily activities and we feel she is so well cared for. The nursery works with us and
outside agencies to make sure our daughter has the right support and remains a happy, healthy child. Thank you.
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 daughter is happy at nursery and you are supported and well cared for.
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Review from Julie T (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased to see such familiar faces from when my older daughter attended. They have made it such a family environment. All staff are so friendly and welcoming. Really love the new reporting system and the new layout inside and out. Well done team, you're doing amazing.
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 creating a family environment and making our nursery comfortable for all our children and families.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter came here from another nursery and was immediately made welcome. She always speaks highly of the staff and seems to enjoy the activities. The menu is sufficiently varied and seconds are offered. Overall, I am happy with Potters Bar nursery and plan to send my baby here, when the time comes.
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 are glad your daughter is enjoying nursery and all the activities we arrange.
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Potters Bar for 2 years now and she has been so happy. The staff are all really lovely and friendly and give you lots of feedback on their day. We love getting pictures sent of our daughter having lots of fun.
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 daughter so happy at nursery and having lots of fun.
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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a very nice experience getting our first child into such a lovely nursery. As new parents, it was a bit of a nerve-racking thought to leave a baby with new people. but everyone here is so lovely and has made it all very easy.
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 understand how difficult it is being a new parent and leaving your child with someone new, glad we could help get you both settled in.
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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at nursery. She goes in very happily and is always very excited to see her friends. She doesn't talk much about what she's been up to but comes home appropriately mucky and always seems really content when I see her playing in the garden.
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 we are pleased to hear your daughter is very happy at nursery.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in really quickly and has developed so quickly since starting and is walking himself into the nursery now. I love how happy he is when I pick him up. He really loves it here.
Thank you to two members of staff, in particular.
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 is happy at our nursery and is developing so quickly.
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Review from D U (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a lovely nursery. My son really enjoys coming in. The environment is great and encourages playful learning. Staff are great and I am really happy to have chosen this nursery for my child.
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 hear you are happy with the nursery and the care we provide.
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Review from Perveen H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to nursery and enjoys playing with the sensory toys.
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 have your son with us. Great to see he enjoys nursery.
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Review from Maxine N (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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. Great to hear you are happy with the nursery and the care we provide.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really friendly staff who are very committed and genuinely care about the children they look after. Engaging and stimulating activities.
More regular photos in the app, please.
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 have taken on board your feedback.
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first, we were unsure whether our child would like it, but the care and service from all staff has been second to none.
Our child loves nursery so much so we increased her days from 2 to 3.
Keep up the good work all.
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; it's great your child loves our nursery.
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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 children are always happy to come to nursery.
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Review from John H (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves the nursery and can't wait to get in every morning.
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.
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; it's great that your son is enjoying nursery and loves coming in every morning.
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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.

  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 4.899 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
  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 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:

    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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, 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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Rebecca Cartmel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, I’m Becky,
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.

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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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