Little Nightingales Day Nursery

Nightingale Cottage, Barnet Road, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1BG
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Elena Journet
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Elena Journet (Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £75-£79 per day

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

Parking

  • Please Park on the residential road next to the nursery and come to the front door facing the High Street.

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Little Nightingales Day Nursery Reviews (51)

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Little Nightingales Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.107) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Nightingales Day Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Nancy K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the pleasure of our little girl attending Little Nightingale's Day Nursery from April 25- July 25 (unfortunately only a short time due to moving away). She thoroughly enjoyed attending nursery, always going in and coming away with a smile. The staff are so friendly and caring, you can see
they really enjoy the children they care for. Any queries or comments are answered promptly by nursery staff and the administration team. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents in the area :) Thank you
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Little Nightingales Nursery highly enough! From the moment we walked through the doors, it was clear this is a place where children are truly cared for, nurtured, and encouraged to thrive.
What stands out most is the personal touch. The staff know each child so well and provide regular,
thoughtful updates about progress and milestones. It's clear they genuinely care about the children and their families.
If you're looking for a nurturing, stimulating, and caring environment for your child, Little Nightingales is the place.
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Review from Chrissie S (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are incredible! My son left 2 years ago after a wonderful 4 years and the staff always take time to greet him, ask him how school is and listen to his stories when we're picking up his sister. When he went up to school, the teachers were amazed at how advanced all the Little Nightingales children
were already in phonics and maths.
My daughter loves it here, she loves every single person who works here and tells me they are all her best friends! The management are so helpful and understanding even when working with the frustrating government systems for free hours and they go out of their way to make sure you are getting the best service possible. The owner cares so deeply about the nursery, she knows every single child by name and is always around and joining in the fun.
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Review from Liz A (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time at Little Nightingales! He has a great relationship with all the staff and enjoys doing all the different activities. He has been there since a baby and now in preschool, I can see how they have helped develop him into a fun-loving boy getting ready for school! I would definitely
recommend. Thank you to the manager and the team!
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Review from Karina H (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Little Nightingales for 6 months, he has absolutely thrived and had the best time there. The staff are so lovely and he has really created a bond with them. He is always excited to tell me about all the amazing activities he gets up to. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery, they really take good care of the children in their care.
My son absolutely loves going to nursery, and doesn't want to leave!
Couldn't be more grateful for all the teachers at Little Nightingales.
Reply from Elena Journet, Owner at Little Nightingales Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words and posting this review.
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Review from Bethany M (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the initial telephone call I made to enquire with Little Nightingales, one of the staff members was so helpful and answered all the questions I had. I then had a welcome visit and felt at ease as my daughter had never gone to a nursery before so I was a little apprehensive. All the staff at the
nursery are so friendly, helpful and welcoming. My daughter has blossomed whilst being at the nursery with her development, speaking, walking and general play interaction. The nursery’s facilities are excellent with lots of day-to-day activities for the children to enjoy and also days out. The home-cooked food provided is always fresh and an exciting menu for the children to try new foods and develop their taste buds. I love how I can keep up to date with the day-to-day events my daughter gets up to through the app. It’s nice to know she is happy and enjoying her day. Every staff member welcomes each child and builds a good rapport my little one gets excited to go to nursery when she sees their familiar faces.
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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have had our little one at Little Nightingales since May and we are loving it.
All the staff members are always friendly and helpful.
Our little one is happy every time she goes to nursery, so if she is happy, we are happy!
Thank you.
Reply from Elena Journet, Owner at Little Nightingales Day Nursery
It warms our hearts to know that their little one is happy and satisfied with their experience. We truly appreciate your thoughtful review and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
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Review from Michaela H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Nightingales is a wonderful nursery, our son is thriving there. It is a small nursery in a converted house which adds to the "home from home" vibe. The staff are incredible, they love the children and have developed a close bond with our son who skips in every morning and often comes back covered
in paint/playdough/glitter/felt tip. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
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Review from Ellie H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier Little Nightingales is literally home from home and all the staff are just fab!
My son has been going to Little Nightingales for a few months now, he has been at a childminder setting two days a week since he was six months old and I was concerned about the change of set-up
for him, I don't know why I was as he started off in the Nest Room and he absolutely loves it!


He is now two and has recently changed to the Woodpecker Room and again he seems to be thriving in himself, he is full of personality and confidence due to being around other children and he loves to sing nursery rhymes and loves all the activities they do throughout the day.


The app is one of the best perks as we all know mum guilt shouldn't but does kick in whilst we are at work and getting updates on the food, pictures about what they are doing makes me feel so content to see how happy he is throughout the day knowing he is safe, cared and happy all day for four days a week makes this nursery the best in my eyes.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old is currently with Little Nightingales in Nightingale Cottage. The standard of care there is absolutely wonderful, the staff are all so lovely, so helpful and so supportive of my child's needs. The team have been flexible in accommodating my son's hours and pickup times and cannot thank
them enough for making this nursery journey such a pleasant experience. Not to mention that my son says buy to us and doesn't look back as he's so excited to start the day there and play with his friends two days a week! Think that's the best sign!
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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of Little Nightingales Children’s Day Nursery. My son started there just before he was one and absolutely loved it. It prepared him superbly for Reception, creating an enthusiasm for learning through the amazing variety of activities he participated in and the fabulous
dedication of all the staff. My daughter is currently in preschool and is thriving. Since starting at the Nursery just before she was one she has progressed enormously in all aspects. The staff really develop excellent relationships with both children and parents and the home from home atmosphere is brilliant. There is a real sense of community around Little Nightingales.
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Review from Ashleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be any happier with Little Nightingales. The staff are fantastic and it really is a home away from home with a lovely family feeling. The Blossom App is such a great perk and we love getting updates during the day. I can’t recommend Little Nightingales enough.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care our child receives at Little Nightingales. The staff are thoughtful, good-natured and kind, and the activities are so creative and vary each day. The outdoor space is particularly lovey in the summer months.
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Review from Georgie O (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in super quick to the nursery, he has had such a lovely experience the past four months he’s attended. The staff have been great with keeping me updated while I’ve had eating and sleep issues with my son. He has learnt so much in the past four months and he continues to learn and develop.
All the staff are super friendly and it has been great getting to know everyone. Excited to see what 2022 holds in store for my son.
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Review from Stephanie A (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I began looking for a nursery for my two year old a friend recommended Little Nightingales and I cannot thank her enough for raving about them so much. At the time we could only view the nursery out of hours (due to covid) but we instantly fell in love with their set up and I could easily imagine
my little one loving her time there.


My daughter has now been with Little Nightingales for over two months and she settled in much quicker than I expected. She had not experienced anything like nursery before so I was pleasantly shocked when after a few tears at drop off on her first week, the next week she bolted in the door and didn’t even stop to say bye to me!


The girls have been excellent in supporting us with her potty training. She has been taken out on walks numerous times, even to a local pumpkin patch at Halloween. She has learnt many new songs and she has made some friends. I can tell she loves it and she is always excited to go to nursery.

Reply from Elena Journet, Owner at Little Nightingales Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate your time and delighted to hear your little one has settled in well. We look forward to watching her grow whilst at Little Nightingales.
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Review from Lucy T (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Little Nightingales since June 2021 and has loved it, he always goes in happy and calm and the girls all look after him so well. The app is great for knowing how their day went and the activities they planned are varied and stimulating!
Reply from Elena Journet, Owner at Little Nightingales Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to hear that your little one is enjoying their time here. He is full of character and we enjoy assisting him with his learning and development.
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Review from Jodie P (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We looked at many nurseries for our son, but when we came to view Little Nightingales we just had that gut feeling that this place was right for us. It truly is a home from home environment. Our son started here in The Nest at age 1 and is now age 4 in pre-school. He will be leaving soon for primary
school and we will miss everyone at Little Nightingales. The children are truly cared for in a safe and educational environment, giving the children every opportunity to be creative and independent. Each of the units are thoughtfully laid out and adapted/updated to suit the changing needs of the children. The staff are caring, easy to communicate with, and are passionate about their jobs and the children they look after. I highly recommend this nursery and pre-school to anyone looking for a safe and secure environment for their little one. What a great start to our son's journey. Thank you Little Nightingales!
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started when only a few months old and left at nearly 2 years.
I cannot praise and recommend this lovely nursery enough, every single member of staff. It is a very homely, caring, nurturing and prosperous nursery.
Any future parents and children will be very happy I’m sure.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter had been attending this nursery since she was one years old, she is now three years old and is in preschool. My daughter is always full of exciting stories about her days at preschool. I have been happy with the approachable manner of the girls who care for her on Thursdays and Fridays and
they all have a good rapport with my daughter, husband and myself. The approach the nursery takes to engage the kids, to teach and prepare them is always clearly communicated and they are open to ideas or feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.107)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.107) out of 10 for Little Nightingales Day Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 4.940 for Little Nightingales Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.94
  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 4.167 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Nightingales Day Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.467
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Nightingales Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Nightingales Day Nursery accepts?

Little Nightingales Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Nightingales Day Nursery Open?

Little Nightingales Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Nightingales Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Nightingales Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Little Nightingales Day Nursery to the centre of St Albans?

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

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