Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead)

My son has been at Lime Grove for almost three years since he was 6 months old. All of the staff have been excellent, providing him with a safe environment and have always gone above and beyond to support his development and transition across the rooms. He has really thrived in this nursery and I feel he has always been in kind and nurturing hands thanks to all of the staff but especially his key workers. The manager manages the nursery and has created a welcoming and supportive environment for the parents, always taking a keen interest in all the children and providing advice and guidance whenever needed. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

My son has enjoyed his time during his years at the nursery. He has developed well and gained plenty of friends. His learning has improved.

Lime Grove is a wonderful nursery. After viewing at least 6 different nurseries and not liking them for different reasons, Lime Grove felt like the right one for my 9-month-old. I loved that they made food from fresh and that they provided everything (formula, meals, nappies, wipes, bottles), my daughter didn’t take to the breakfast cereal (fussy!) so the nursery kindly provided porridge which she has at home and loves. I was really worried about her sleeping well at nursery as there was not a separate sleeping room, however she sleeps great which is so reassuring. All the ladies working in the baby room are great, so welcoming, friendly and attentive. I was so keen to send my daughter to a nursery where I felt that they were invested in her development and Lime Grove is very keen to help her with crawling, walking etc.

She has been attending since she was nine months old and is now three. She has always enjoyed going and has learnt so much during her time there!

I'm very happy with the care provided by Lime Grove. My son has attended for the last 3 years and moved through all the rooms in this time. I feel that the nursery is well run and the staff seem to be engaged and hardworking. The outdoor space is excellent and the children have plenty of time to play outside in a safe, enclosed and exciting place. As my son is now in pre-school, the staff have been working hard to help prepare him for school, both with his education (mark making, phonics etc.) and life skills and doing tasks independently for himself. The nursery put on several events throughout the year and caregivers have the chance to be involved (such as parents' afternoon teas, etc.) which helps to build the nursery community and helps you get to know the staff. I highly recommend Lime Grove.

All in all Lime Grove has been a fantastic place to have my children at.

The staff at Lime Grove are brilliant, and they know each child by name. Each room has a diverse range of cultures which is celebrated, and they encourage a variety of play and lots of play time outside in the garden. I would highly recommend Lime Grove and thank you to the staff for all you do.

Only one small suggestion for improvement would be to dampen the ambient noise levels in the rooms (mainly Butterflies) with acoustic absorbing panels or something similar. The noise levels in there always seemed high whenever I went in, and I think it would contribute to a calmer environment for the children if something were done to remedy this.

Lime Grove has been a great experience for our little boy. The improvements in his fine motor skills as well as his eating has been amazing. He comes home every evening absolutely shattered and loves going in the morning.

Their app keeps parents updated with photos and milestones. Parent's evenings are informative and a good chance to discuss progress with your child's key person. They have also been excellent when transitioning from nappies to the potty.

My two children have attended Lime Grove since they were one year old, and we've had a fantastic experience throughout. The staff are excellent - incredibly professional and caring and build great connections with the children. They go the extra mile to help children develop and aim to be flexible to their needs.

The rooms are always very welcoming with lots of rotating activities and children are encouraged to be independent in choosing what to play with as well as for self-care. The garden is definitely a bonus, a lovely area which is well maintained and has lots to do. The food is healthy, varied and well-balanced. Would highly recommend Lime Grove - the team feels like extended family and it will be a sad day when my youngest leaves.

My child is in bumblebee class and he loves going to nursery, the staff are attentive, happy and upbeat and all the children are always busy playing or doing actives when I go in there.

Overall I am extremely happy with the service and care provided, i would recommend the nursery to any new parent looking to send their child to nursery.

My daughter has been at Lime Grove Day Nursery since she was 7 months old, I have always found the staff very attentive, caring and focused. She recently went up to Pre-school this year and I can't credit the team enough for her development, she is learning something new each week and if there are areas she needs more work on, they invest time in doing this. Thank you Lime Grove!

I have my second child now going through Lime Grove. We can’t really fault the place. Both my daughters have always been very excited to go in and see their friends and key workers.

As my daughter prepares to leave to start school in September I know as a family we will miss the security that Lime Grove and the wonderful team here offer, the activities and the sense of fun. Worth every effort to drive from the next village to attend Lime Grove, so very glad to of found this nursery in such a lovely setting. Thank you to team Lime Grove!

My son has been at Lime Grove Day Nursery for 2 years now, he started in the baby room and is currently in Bumblebees, since day one our experience has been nothing but positive. The staff are amazing, so friendly and all my sons key workers have supported him at each stage of his Lime Grove journey. The facilities are incredible, especially the outside space. I would recommend Lime Grove to any parent looking for childcare for their child.

Excellent nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Good communication.

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9 months. He is now 2.5. Fantastic experience overall. The staff are so so caring and great at keeping you up to date with what hes doing each week. The food he is given is great variety and always trying new things. His ladybird and bumblebee key person have always been incredible. Grateful for all the support they give him and helping him develop - huge thank you.

Our son has been at Lime Grove Day Nursery (Hemel Hempstead) for over a year now and we can't rate it highly enough. All the staff are friendly and attentive, while each Key Person our son has had invests so much time and effort in his development. It is clear that the staff tailor their approach to each child's need and rate of learning and our son is thriving in this environment. The facilities are fantastic and the garden is such a great space, while the food is varied and healthy. As parents, we feel the communication is excellent and we have been given ideas and guides on how to help our boy develop certain areas he is struggling with. In other aspects where he is excelling, the staff make a conscious effort to challenge him and get the most out of his day. He's formed such a close bond with his Key People and the feedback we get on a daily basis is detailed and informative. It's clear that everyone who works at Lime Grove has a real passion for what they do and this transmits to the children and parents.

My little one has been at Limegrove Nursery since she was two years old and is now in the preschool room. I'm very happy with her key worker and the room manager and generally everyone in her room. The nursery staff are easy to talk to about any concerns, provide daily detailed feedback and make appropriate adjustments where needed on suggestions. The nursery has definitely had a positive influence on my little ones' overall development and well-being.