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The food is also home cooked on site which was also a big plus point for usEmma Pr(Mother of Child)

I like that kids are spending a lot of time in the fresh air. Very happy with the nurseryH F(Mother of Child)

Security is very good. The staff very friendly and helpful and my kids love them.Ashley M(Father of Child)

The food is also home cooked on site which was also a big plus point for usEmma Pr(Mother of Child)

I like that kids are spending a lot of time in the fresh air. Very happy with the nurseryH F(Mother of Child)

Security is very good. The staff very friendly and helpful and my kids love them.Ashley M(Father of Child)

Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool) is located in a picturesque location between Berkhamstead and Hemel Hempstead in Potten End, committed to providing premium childcare for children aged three months to five years. Dedicated staff will cherish and nurture your child, encouraging them to develop friendships, independence, curiosity and, most importantly of all, to have fun.
Additional equipment and resources within four,...
Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool) is located in a picturesque location between Berkhamstead and Hemel Hempstead in Potten End, committed to providing premium childcare for children aged three months to five years. Dedicated staff will cherish and nurture your child, encouraging them to develop friendships, independence, curiosity and, most importantly of all, to have fun.
Additional equipment and resources within four, age-appropriate rooms are aimed at extending and supporting the key areas defined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Messy play, painting, glueing, mark-making, baking, stories, construction, threading, imaginative play and dressing up are amongst the indoor activities which are all enjoyed across the nursery on a regular basis along with singing, music and dancing which are supported on a weekly basis by their external partners Jelly Babies, Jelly Beans and Tiny Mites.
Mealtimes at Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool are a happy, social occasion for children and staff alike. All the food is prepared and cooked daily on-site by the nursery chef and offers a healthy, balanced diet as well as meeting individual needs and preference.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jenny (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 30
Total Places for Children
- 92
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (74)
Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.356) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool has 74 reviews.
I have had children at the nursery for over four years and am really happy sending our boys here. The staff are just wonderful and show genuine love and care which is all we could ask for. My boys have never once said that they don't want to go to nursery and for me, that speaks volumes. The...
I have had children at the nursery for over four years and am really happy sending our boys here. The staff are just wonderful and show genuine love and care which is all we could ask for. My boys have never once said that they don't want to go to nursery and for me, that speaks volumes. The children get involved in so many fun activities, eat healthily and get outside as much as possible. Would recommend.
Both of my children have been to Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since they were one years old and loved it. It's got a lovely feel to it, in converted barns in the middle of nowhere with plenty of space for the children to run around. The care is fantastic and my children have...
Both of my children have been to Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since they were one years old and loved it. It's got a lovely feel to it, in converted barns in the middle of nowhere with plenty of space for the children to run around. The care is fantastic and my children have always bonded well with their key workers and the carers seem to have a real affection for the children and to genuinely care, which is so important when you're leaving your little ones in the care of others. They have made some lovely friends there and regularly come home with arts and crafts. The menu also appears to be pretty good and I'm sure that my two are good eaters as they've also been offered such a variety of food at the nursery. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nursery or preschool in the local area.
My little boy has been at Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since he was nine months old and is now in the preschool room. All of the staff are so kind, caring and create plenty of learning opportunities through play in every room. It's a home away from home and we will be sad to...
My little boy has been at Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since he was nine months old and is now in the preschool room. All of the staff are so kind, caring and create plenty of learning opportunities through play in every room. It's a home away from home and we will be sad to leave when he starts school in September. I couldn't have choose a better nursery for him.
We have had used Potten End Nursery for the last 5 years for 2 of our children. The site and surroundings of the nursery are incredible and are why we chose the nursery. The staff are warm, attentive and dedicated. The nursery rooms are always clean and full of new and fun toys.
We have had used Potten End Nursery for the last 5 years for 2 of our children. The site and surroundings of the nursery are incredible and are why we chose the nursery. The staff are warm, attentive and dedicated. The nursery rooms are always clean and full of new and fun toys.
Fantastic nursery, I have always felt a warmth from the staff when dropping off my daughter, who hugely enjoys her time there. Indoor facilities are perfect for her development needs, as well as the outside spaces which are set in a lovely location for her to play. Would hugely recommend to anyone.
Fantastic nursery, I have always felt a warmth from the staff when dropping off my daughter, who hugely enjoys her time there. Indoor facilities are perfect for her development needs, as well as the outside spaces which are set in a lovely location for her to play. Would hugely recommend to anyone.
I have had my child here since the age of eight months and we love the nursery. The outside space is amazing and the children are constantly using it which we love, my child loves being outside so that is a massive bonus. The staff are very warm and welcoming and I feel very confident leaving my...
I have had my child here since the age of eight months and we love the nursery. The outside space is amazing and the children are constantly using it which we love, my child loves being outside so that is a massive bonus. The staff are very warm and welcoming and I feel very confident leaving my child with the staff as I know that I can always ring. The activities that the nursery do are always thought about and my child's interests are always taken into account. I would highly recommend Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool and I am so glad I chose this nursery for my child.
We have been really happy with our son attending Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool for the last couple of years. We initially chose the nursery as there are really good facilities for the different age groups, as well as plenty of outdoor space for the children to play in. The...
We have been really happy with our son attending Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool for the last couple of years. We initially chose the nursery as there are really good facilities for the different age groups, as well as plenty of outdoor space for the children to play in. The food is also home cooked on site which was also a big plus point for us. Our son has become really attached to the friendly and welcoming staff within each age group and they have really helped with his development.
Having had two children go through the nursery, with my youngest currently in the pre-school room, I can whole heartedly recommend this nursery, with its friendly and caring staff who create activities based on the children's interests and needs. A ton of outside space is used every day come rain...
Having had two children go through the nursery, with my youngest currently in the pre-school room, I can whole heartedly recommend this nursery, with its friendly and caring staff who create activities based on the children's interests and needs. A ton of outside space is used every day come rain or shine and they have lovely resources for the children to play with, it really is a fabulous place for children to grow and develop.
Our daughter has been at Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since she was nine months old and will be here until she goes to school. She has been very happy since day one and has been well looked after and carefully educated by the enthusiastic staff every step of the way. The...
Our daughter has been at Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool since she was nine months old and will be here until she goes to school. She has been very happy since day one and has been well looked after and carefully educated by the enthusiastic staff every step of the way. The care and attention paid to the children are exactly what parents look for, they really get to know each personality and cater to the needs of every age group. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery and preschool to anyone locally, it is a friendly, family atmosphere which we will miss very much!
We have one child who started at Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool aged 3, transferring from another nursery in the area. The transition was managed really well and she was supported well with lots of settling in sessions. We have another child who has attended since 10 months...
The nursery setting is a real highlight, it's very peaceful and surrounded by farmland and fields, the nursery has lots of open outdoor space for outdoor activities which the children love.
My daughter has been at this nursery for 16 months and we have been really happy with the care she has been provided. She seems to have lots of fun with all the different activities available and the brilliant outdoor space available. We are really happy with her development and has made some great...
The nursery have managed the challenges with Covid really well and has been really reassuring through the past months.
I would recommend this nursery to any mummy and daddy’s out there.
I would recommend Bright Horizons, Potten End every single time. The care, support and fun they provide to both my children is outstanding. The activities and structure are perfect with plenty of outside fun and a real family atmosphere. They’ve been especially kind and caring to the children since...
I would recommend Bright Horizons, Potten End every single time. The care, support and fun they provide to both my children is outstanding. The activities and structure are perfect with plenty of outside fun and a real family atmosphere. They’ve been especially kind and caring to the children since Covid hit and it has made an enormous difference to us all. Thank you!
I cannot praise the manager and the rest of the staff enough for how amazing they have been. Both my children have/are going through diagnosis for autism and they have been instrumental in getting other services involved, giving the boys (and us) all the support we have needed. I really don’t know...
My eldest son also has allergies and behaviours around food which can be difficult. I know that the team keep him safe and do a great job supporting him.
I also wanted to praise the team on how responsive they have been to the pandemic. It certainly can’t have been easy to respond to the ever-changing landscape of rules and guidelines. I know with certainty that our boys are in safe and competent hands.
We love Potten End Nursery. After trying another childcare setting and being unhappy we were anxious about starting nursery. However, they couldn't have done more for us. Our little one loves it and feels loved and well cared for. Activities are varied and her development well tracked....
We love Potten End Nursery. After trying another childcare setting and being unhappy we were anxious about starting nursery. However, they couldn't have done more for us. Our little one loves it and feels loved and well cared for. Activities are varied and her development well tracked. Communication is excellent and alk staff are warm, kind and friendly.
Facilities are great. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Since my child started to go to the nursery, her social skills improved and speech developed quickly. It is really good that kids are engaged in many activities during the day. Food is tasty, my daughter eats everything at the nursery...
The outside play area is excellent. I like that kids are spending a lot of time in the fresh air. Very happy with the nursery.
Our son has a wonderful time at Muddy Puddles. Staff are loving and lovely and always smiling. We feel very happy with our choice of nursery.
Our son has a wonderful time at Muddy Puddles. Staff are loving and lovely and always smiling. We feel very happy with our choice of nursery.
The activities provided are so well thought out and are fun and exciting for the children. The nursery is based in such beautiful grounds and has recently had a refurbishment. Each...
The activities provided are so well thought out and are fun and exciting for the children. The nursery is based in such beautiful grounds and has recently had a refurbishment. Each room now looks so light and airy and clean. Would recommend this nursery to every family.
Our experience so far has been fantastic. My son is very happy at Nursery and had formed a strong bond with his key worker and other members of staff within the room. I feel confident leaving him in their care and can't ask for more than that. The surroundings are spacious and rural giving a...
Our experience so far has been fantastic. My son is very happy at Nursery and had formed a strong bond with his key worker and other members of staff within the room. I feel confident leaving him in their care and can't ask for more than that. The surroundings are spacious and rural giving a peaceful feel and the rooms have all been recently decorated. Generally very happy.
Overall very happy with this nursery. My daughter is happy there. I particularly like the varied and healthy menu that encourages good eating practices and the amount of outdoor time that is easily accessible and encouraged.
Overall very happy with this nursery. My daughter is happy there. I particularly like the varied and healthy menu that encourages good eating practices and the amount of outdoor time that is easily accessible and encouraged.
Since joining nursery, our little baba has absolutely loved every day. She really enjoys going in every morning. The staff are super, very nice and caring with the children. The little one is always busy playing when we pick her up, says a quick hello and goes back to the nursery toys. It's just...
Since joining nursery, our little baba has absolutely loved every day. She really enjoys going in every morning. The staff are super, very nice and caring with the children. The little one is always busy playing when we pick her up, says a quick hello and goes back to the nursery toys. It's just brilliant for us to know she is so happy there.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 21 Jan 2025
2025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2017Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

Craig is the Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons Potten End. With over ten years’ experience in early education, he is passionate about creating a...
Craig is the Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons Potten End. With over ten years’ experience in early education, he is passionate about creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels valued and confident to explore. After gaining his Early Years Teacher Status and PGCE, Craig has worked across a range of settings, progressing from nursery practitioner to manager.
He believes that strong relationships with families are at the heart of every successful nursery, and works closely with parents to ensure each child’s individual needs, interests, and routines are supported. Craig and his team focus on sparking curiosity through play and meaningful experiences, helping children to develop independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Amy is the Deputy Manager at Bright Horizons Potten End Nursery and has worked in childcare for over 17 years. She holds a range of qualifications,...
Amy is the Deputy Manager at Bright Horizons Potten End Nursery and has worked in childcare for over 17 years. She holds a range of qualifications, including NVQ Levels 2 and 3 and a leadership qualification. Before joining Potten End, Amy led rooms and nurseries across several settings, gaining a wealth of experience along the way.
She has a real passion for supporting both children and staff to achieve their goals and finds joy in inspiring little minds to learn, explore, and grow through play. Amy looks forward to welcoming families and helping each child to flourish during their early years journey.
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