Toad Hall Nursery Watford

100 Hempstead Road, Watford WD17 4LA
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  • Toad Hall Nursery Watford, Watford
Toad Hall Nursery Watford is registered to offer sound early years learning and childcare to children from Watford and the surrounding areas. The nursery is well-equipped to aid skilled professionals in helping children take those important steps before full-time education.

The nursery has a comfortable interior and a secure outdoor play area, with staff qualified to consider all areas of child well-being, hygiene and nutrition, working with parents and taking on board any concerns with the long-term satisfaction of service users in mind.

Toad Hall Nursery Group deliver high quality childcare and they ensure the welfare of each and every child by providing a secure and safe environment where children are encouraged to be healthy and active learners. Fresh food is prepared daily and all meals are nutritionally balanced.

Highly qualified staff will enable all children to form secure attachments which ensure healthy emotional development and children are able to extend their learning in a calm and relaxed manner therefore preparing them for the life ahead.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sam Penn (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £96.00 - Per day under 3 years,
    £89.00 - Per day over 3 years.

  • •10% Family discount on the eldest child’s fees.
    •5% discount for NHS, Armed Forces, Police and emergency services staff.
    •50% discount on Staff fees.
    •Up to 30 hours of funded nursery education per week during term time.
    •A corporate discount maybe available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company.
    •Watford Council Discount please let us know if this is something you think you may be eligible for.
    Please contact the nursery for further information and our terms and conditions.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Toad Hall Nursery Watford Reviews (114)

9.9

Toad Hall Nursery Watford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Watford has 114 reviews.

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Review from N W (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has really enjoyed his time at Toad Hall. It really helped him become the lovely young boy he is.
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Review from Abigail C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toadhall is a wonderful nursery. I have sent four of my children here over the years. My children have enjoyed coming here very much and have always been very happy to come to nursery each day. The nursery staff always do fun exciting activities with the children so every day is fun, learning at the
same time. The staff are fantastic and take care of the children. This is a fantastic nursery and my children have been safe and very happy.
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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly amazing nursery. From the staff to the facilities cannot fault a single thing. They have not only taught my son life skills and brought out his personality, they have been incredible at managing his disability. Thank you.
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Review from C L (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Toad Hall for a number of years and has thrived whilst there. The staff create a warm & welcoming environment, and take the time to understand each childs needs. He has developed a strong bond with his key worker and established a close group of friends. I'd highly recommend Toad
Hall!
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, my daughter fell in love with some of her teachers thank you so much to two staff members in particular.
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Review from Mani H (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our children have always enjoyed their time at Toad Hall. The staff are always welcoming and friendly.
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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall have been wonderful with my son, supporting him with his development, making friends, learning behaviours and more recently with his hearing loss. We've seen him transform since his arrival at Toad, his growth always supported and we're very excited to see this continue. Thank you Toad Hall,
just the other to get through now!
Reply from Sam Penn, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Watford
Hi Natalie, Thank you for sharing your review. It has been a pleasure and look forward to continuing your Toad Hall journey with us. Kind Regards
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Review from Karolin G (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Toad Hall nursery for our little boy. He settled in so well and that's all down to the amazing team. The room leader, has been absolutely brilliant - so calm, caring and reassuring - and his key person, has built such a lovely connection with him. It really puts
my mind at ease knowing he's in such good hands.
They always have lovely little activities going on and he's so happy when we drop him off. It's clear the staff genuinely care, and that makes such a difference. I leave each day feeling confident he's going to have a great time, and that means everything. Huge thanks to the team for creating such a warm, nurturing space for him.
Reply from Sam Penn, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Watford
Thank you for sharing your review. We are so happy to see your son settled and enjoying his time at Toad Hall, Watford. We look forward to sharing his nursery journey with you. Kind Regards
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Review from Nicholas C (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. The staff and management do an excellent job and really care about the kids. Just recently modernised their communication methods including photo updates of what the kids are doing as well which is great. Excellent secure outdoor playing space. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Bianca F (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Toad hall since 2023 and he is now in preschool and absolutely loves it. They are very supportive, the girls are lovely and caring with the children, food options are great, lots of learning activities and events. Would definitely recommend this nursery to all parents.
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Review from Ellen H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall is an incredible nursery and I feel so lucky to have found it for my son, when we moved to London in September. The staff are brilliant, so caring and engaged with the children and they always have time to chat to parents and provide info/reassurance. My son, nervous at first, is thriving
and confident and so happy at pre-school. I love knowing he is safe, well-cared for and challenged. I also love that the kids do Spanish and have so many opportunities at Toad Hall. Thank you for everything you do!
Reply from Sam Penn, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Watford
Hi Ellen, Thank you for your feedback, I look forward to sharing this with the team. Kind regards
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Review from Aly S (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined a few months ago at the hedgehogs baby room full-time. She settled in really quickly and really enjoys her stay at the nursery. Every morning when I drop her off she gives a big smile and excitedly walks towards the nearest member of staff. At home my daughter is a very picky eater
but at the nursery she eats all her food and sometimes even has seconds. Since starting at the nursery she has significantly developed her motor skills. I am extremely satisfied with the nursery and when I drop off my daughter in the morning I feel that she is staying in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment.
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery offers great support to parents and is a lovely environment in which for children to develop. Both our girls enjoy nursery very much and have progressed and developed well, in preparation for school.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Toad Hall, he loves the enjoyment and everything that's in his room. The staff are all so lovely and supportive and happy to help with anything.
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall have exceeded expectations for the 2nd time with my 2nd child. Always there to help, support and provide flexibility for parents as well as nurturing and caring for each and every child. These folks are now like extended family.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best experience with Toad Hall. My daughter has settled in so well, thanks to the staff. They have been very attentive to her needs also in working together with us as a team for her development. They have received any and all feedback and worked towards them. She absolutely loves it
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Review from Y H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery was fantastic from the very start. We have a child with additonal medical needs and the team have been super supportive. They've had training with the hospital, amended processes and dealt amazingly with all the extra medication. We also a child without extra needs and the support has been
amazing so its not because of any special treatment!
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Review from Uyya P (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 boys in this setting. 3.5 years and 13 months and the entire team is so nurturing and treat the kids like their own would. Wholeheartedly recommend.
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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both children very happy at Toad Hall. Very well organised. I feel my children are safe and cared for. They come home always having had a great day! Confidence has increased immensely and skills as expected.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with how the staff care for my child. He is very happy to go in every time. His development is much quicker and he picked up good habits at the nursery. He became a social little person, happy to engage with other children.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Watford 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.861 for Toad Hall Nursery Watford is calculated as follows: ( (249 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.861
  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 Toad Hall Nursery Watford is based on 24 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 24 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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Meet the Team (1)

Sam

Sam Penn

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

My name is Sam Penn and I have been working in childcare since 2007 I hold a Level 3 in Childcare and Education Qualification. I am very passionate about childcare and my role. Every day is different and brings new challenges and experiences for myself and the children in my care.


I consider it to be essential that myself and my team work in partnership with you, as the parent or carer of your child. We hope that we can demonstrate our vision and approach to childcare by welcoming you to our nursery.


I look forward to meeting you, if you have any questions, please give me a call at the nursery! Sam

Frequently Asked Questions about Toad Hall Nursery Watford

What is the Age Range of Children that Toad Hall Nursery Watford accepts?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Toad Hall Nursery Watford Open?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Toad Hall Nursery Watford have capacity for?

Toad Hall Nursery Watford has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Toad Hall Nursery Watford to the centre of Watford?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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