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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.
Amazing staff, they have helped my child to be confident and independent. My child has excelled in his learning since being at nursery. Thank you to all the staff that have supported him on his journey.
Hi, thank you for leaving a review and saying the staff are amazing!
My son has been at Head Start Day Nursery for three years now and has always been very happy and settled here. Throughout the pandemic, staff have supported key worker parents and have done a fantastic job in engaging the children through this difficult time. It is a lovely, caring and supportive environment with friendly staff and a good range of activities for the children.
Hi, thank you for leaving a review. It is great to hear you say the staff are doing a fantastic job and that your son is so happy attending.
Head Start have all the resources to meet all children's needs. Both my kids are with Headstart and my relation with Head Start is for almost more than 7 years. Every day is a new day that is embraced with new opportunities for which the children can learn. All the staff go above and beyond to help kids develop and reach their milestones. Thank you to you all for everything and we will miss you once my boy leaves nursery next year.
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it's so lovely that you have been with us for so many years and feel we are doing a great job, our children are our number one priority!
I have found the staff helpful and friendly, always eager to provide verbal feedback at the end of each day and tell me when my child has achieved something new. It is wonderful that my son knows all the staff and not just the members of his class. He always enjoys nursery and waves goodbye when he leaves. If I have any questions at all staff members are able to respond quickly, both verbally and via e-mail. Particularly useful is the app which tells me everything I need to know about his day, with some lovely pictures. I have always been made to feel welcome and assured that my son's educational needs are being promoted in both a group and individual setting. Keep up the good work.
Hi Stephanie, thank you for leaving a review and it's great to know your son is enjoying nursery.
Our daughter has been at Head Start Potters BAr since she was 6-months-old. She will be leaving next week to start school. I don't have a bad word to say about the nursery/staff. She is leaving with a lot of knowledge and confidence that will help her on her new journey.
Thanks for the lovely review! So nice to hear your daughter has grown in confidence and wishing her all the best.
My daughter has been going to Head Start Day Nursery since she was in Caterpillars and she has enjoyed every moment. My daughter's confidence has grown and I feel the staff have helped her become the young lady she is today. The staff are so good with my daughter and when she leaves to go to school in September I know she will miss them all.
Hi Sarra, so lovely to know your daughter has grown in confidence and thank you for leaving a review.
My granddaughter has been going to Head Start Nursery since she was 18 months old and will be leaving this month to go to big school. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Head Start, all the staff are so friendly and interact really well with the children. Since she has been at Head Start she has come on in leaps and bounds and has been learning whilst having fun at the same time. I would highly recommend Head Start nursery
Hi Jane, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm delighted that your granddaughter has enjoyed her time at nursery and hope she has just as much fun in her next school.
When we pick my niece up she is always so happy in the nursery and loves making things with the staff such as a flower or painting.
All staff are great with my niece and really look after her. I have never had any issues with the nursery.
I would give 10/10 just because the staff and the nursery as a whole is amazing
Hi Michael, thank you for saying our staff and nursery is amazing!
Head Start Day Nursery has given fantastic care to my son over the last 2 years. He's been with them since a baby and they have always given age-appropriate, creative and educational activities for him. He has multiple opportunities a day to play in the garden, as well as messy play, singing and storytime. When he was still having milk they were happy to feed him expressed milk and work with us to maintain a stable routine both at home and nursery and since weaning they provide a menu that sounds very exciting and tasty, with great variety. He is very happy with all the members of staff, including the nursery manager and deputy manager, and it's great to see him relaxed and enjoying his time at the nursery. We couldn't ask for better care for him and will be hoping to send our younger son once he turns 6 months as well.
Hi Vittorio, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are delighted that your son is enjoying his time at nursery.
My son has attended Head Start since he was 11 months and is now 4 and leaving for school shortly. He loves going to nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful and we've been extremely happy with his care over the past 3 years. Since moving up to Rainbows they have helped my son prepare for school and develop his skill set. The current refurbishment is looking good and the recently updated menu is varied and nutritious. I would happily recommend Head Start, it's a great nursery.
Sarah, thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are delighted your son has loved being at our nursery and hope he continues to build on his skills at school.
Our son absolutely loves Head Start Day Nursery Potters Bar and really looks forward to going in. The staff are always very caring and look after him exceptionally well. They always set up really lovely activities that interest the children. For example, when my son came back after lockdown, they set up a dinosaur activity for him, as they knew he loved dinosaurs and wanted to make his first day back as fun as possible for him. Would one hundred percent recommend!
Dear Kate. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Head Start Potters Bar nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last very difficult year. It...
Our son has been attending Head Start Day Nursery Potters Bar since he was six months old, she is now almost two. He has developed fantastic bonds with all the staff involved in his care and is happy and excited every day about going to nursery. When he first started, staff were happy to give him expressed milk on his schedule and during weaning, they have followed our lead and taken every step towards full time solid food but at our pace. The staff are kind, conscientious and keen to allow him to explore all sorts of different activities both inside and out. He has a huge range of different foods every week, encouraging him to try new things, which he wouldn't even touch at home! Overall, his care has been exceptional and I have been impressed with the attention and kindness he gets every day. I couldn't be happier with how he is looked after and the opportunities he is given.
Dear Sian, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Head Start Day Nursery, Potters Bar. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last very difficult year. It is...
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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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