Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School

London Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RE
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  • Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School, Hemel Hempstead
Kindred Hemel Hempstead is a friendly and inclusive environment where the team is passionate about the mission to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, the nursery is able to truly enrich a child’s development during the 0-5 years.

Not only that, but Kindred also personally understands what it is to be a parent during this magical time, and creates meaningful relationships with every parent. They never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of every child’s developmental and learning moments.

Kindred is more than just inspiring childcare but making sure the parent partnership is at its very best.

Kindred Hemel Hempstead is located in a lovely converted barn setting with a large outdoor area on a farm. The setting is 3 minutes from Hemel Hempstead Train Station and offers exceptional childcare and early years education to children aged from 3 months up to 5 years.

Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and offer funded places for three-year-olds and qualifying two-year-olds.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Jeffrey (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

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

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (45)

9.9

Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School has 45 reviews.

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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves to go to nursery. When I tell her that we are going to nursery she gets ready. I could see that the staff over there are looking over her very well. She has learned new things and she started asking for things. She is learning what is good and bad.
Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review. We are one big happy family at Kindred Hemel Hempstead, and we very much enjoy having both you and your daughter be a part of it. It's great to hear that she enjoyed…read more
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Kindred (previously Moor End) since May 2021 and he has thrived there. The staff have always been amazing, very supportive and I love that as a smaller nursery, our son (now almost 4) can go say hi to staff across the different rooms when he wants to, show them things he has made
or just to see them, showing how happy and confident he is there. I have no issue in recommending the nursery to others, it is a lovely setting and feels as though they cater the different needs of the children to help them develop.
Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We are overjoyed to hear how much your little one has thrived since being at our nursery and the bonds he has made with all the team. We…read more
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault Kindred Hemel! Our little boy has been attending since he turned 1, and before that, our little girl attended the nursery for 3 years. The staff are wonderful - so caring and friendly. Our little boy has allergies so I was naturally very wary of leaving him in the care of others, but
his care plan is brilliant and the staff fill me with confidence that he's in safe hands! Thank you all.
Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review. How lucky are we to be a part of both your son and daughter's nursery journey, thank you for choosing us not once but twice. We are very proud of the team at…read more
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursery with a nice family atmosphere.
Amazing members of staff, always happy and smiling, giving regular informative feedback about the children.
The app they use is also really helpful and informative.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review. We see ourselves as one big happy family here at Kindred Hemel Hempstead and we're so pleased that you are a part of it. We love our app and how it allows us to…read more
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Review from Lee N (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been fantastic so far! Our daughter started in September this year after visiting the nursery a few times prior. Staff have always been welcoming to us and very attentive to the needs of our daughter.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family at Hemel Hempstead. We're so pleased to hear that your little girl has settled with us well and we hope that she will see her…read more
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Review from Katy J (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started at Kindred Hemel Hempstead and I cannot be more complimentary of how smooth the process has been. The nursery staff are so friendly and warm and my daughter has taken to them instantly. They keep us updated on her day via the app and they also have phoned me to clarify anything
that was unclear about her routine. We are so happy with the choice we made - thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing to be a part of our Kindred family here at Hemel Hempstead. We think of our nursery as our children's home from home and we care for all our little ones…read more
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is developing so well and learning so many new words every day. A big contribution to that is the nursery staff. They are very friendly and polite and I love their good energy. The nursery looks like a fairytale house and is located in a green and clean area.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review. We love being a part of his early years journey and helping him to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder. Thank you for being a part of our…read more
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Review from Sorrel E (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely nursery. The staff are all very professional and so very caring. Personally, I have had lots of anxiety and stress around leaving my child to go back to work, and I wasn't happy with any childcare setting my husband and I had visited (both nurseries and childminders), until we went
to Kindred Hemel Hempstead to have a look around and meet the staff. The staff truly do cater to all your child's (and the parents'!) needs. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parents or carers that are considering it.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We fully understand how scary it can be to leave your most precious little child in the care of others and we really appreciate that you chose…read more
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Review from Taylor C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is starting nursery for the first time and I cannot thank the ladies enough (and men if there are any but I haven't seen any!) at Kindred Hemel. They have made me feel so at ease and have been so welcoming. I know for a fact I have chosen the right nursery for my son. I've cried and he's smiled!
And that's all that matters to me
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing to be a part of our family at Kindred Hemel Hempstead. Our door is always open, so please feel free to keep us updated on anything you would like us to…read more
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Review from Kayleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery this month and has settled really well. His face lights up when we pull up outside. When he started he hardly spoke and I've already seen such a difference in his speech. The staff are all so lovely, understanding and nurturing. I wish he had started sooner!
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our family here at Kindred Hemel Hempstead. It is wonderful to hear that your little boy has settled with us in his home from home. It is a…read more
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Review from Natasha W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Kindred Hemel Hempstead more! The staff are wonderful, the setting is beautiful, outdoorsy, and spacious and the communication is great. We moved from another local nursery after a not-so-great experience and have been impressed with Kindred ever since. Our son is happy and loves
all of the staff, the meals are great and the app updates are fantastically helpful! Would highly recommend them to anyone!
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. It's a pleasure to have both you and your son be a part of our Kindred family here at Hemel Hempstead. It's wonderful to know that he is settled with…read more
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Review from Z K (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy when the nursery had space for my third baby this year. Having a great experience previously, we didn't want him to go anywhere else. The Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School is great, the updates we get throughout the day are such a big help and we couldn't be happier with
the friendly staff and the beautiful setting. As my clingiest child, he has settled quickly and I think that's because of the level of care the staff provide. Thank you.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for kind review and for continuing to be a part of our Kindred Family here at Hemel Hempstead. It's an amazing accolade when our parents register younger siblings and we can continue to have…read more
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Review from Erin C (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been going to Kindred Hemel for 18 months now and adores it! It's a beautiful nursery to the side of a little farm with a lovely countryside setting. Our son is now in third room out of four and has enjoyed his time in each. The transitions between rooms have been really well managed,
with lots of settling in sessions in the new environments with new leaders, and he always moves along with his friends. He loves to point at the staff photos and tell me who everyone is, and talks about them at home as well. The rooms are great, very spacious with lots of toys and activity stations. There is a big outdoor area with play every day weather permitting. He's developed and learned lots thanks to nursery, both academically and socially. We love to get his artwork sent home, and see updates of what he's been doing on the app. Thanks to everyone at Kindred!
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Hemel. It's our mission to ensure that all our little ones are cared for as if they were our own and we help them grow…read more
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we found Kindred, we knew the setting was just what we were looking for and hoping to find as soon as we arrived, and that hasn't changed. The building is lovely and well cared for, the staff are just brilliant with our baby, from day one they have been supportive of our daughter and
us. She loves going to nursery, the team all know and understand her well and she thrives there under their care. It feels like the team are all with us and in our community, and us in theirs.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Hemel. It's wonderful to hear that our nursery felt right for you and your daughter and that she has settled with us…read more
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Review from F F (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has just started in the pre-school at Kindred after moving from upstairs. He has been finding the transition quite tricky. The staff have been amazing at helping him to settle and reassuring us as parents that all is okay by sending updates and photos throughout the day. When we go to pick him
up, he has a big smile on his face and tells us all about his day. We're very pleased with the support that our son is getting and also the support we get as drop-offs have been quite emotional.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review. We understand that transitions and moving rooms for our little ones can be difficult but we will always put the children first and provide them the support they need to…read more
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Review from Stu C (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not ask for a warmer, safer place to leave my daughter!
All the staff are wonderful, and the app makes it so easy to see what your child has been up to during the day!
Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the Hemel Boxmoor/Berkhampstead area!
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Review from Kriss F (Father of Child) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindred is amazing. Great location on a lovely bit of land surrounded by animals and countryside. The staff are amazing, and our boy has learnt so much. We owe a lot to the amazing work everyone who works at Kindred does.
Highly recommend!
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We love what we do and we're so pleased you and your little boy are enjoying being part of our Kindred family. It's a pleasure to be able to join…read more
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely delighted with the nursery, it feels like a home away from home. The staff are amazing and show such love and adoration for the children. Lots of activities and play experiences are set up for educational benefit. Would recommend!
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We are one big happy family at Kindred Hemel Hempstead and that includes all our little ones and their families. We care for them as if they were…read more
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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 25 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, I highly rate this nursery.
Our daughter cannot wait to go in every morning and always speaks highly of her teachers/carers and her friends. She knows everyone by name and is enthused at the end of every day.
The staff are extremely friendly and are always kind to both parents and children
alike.
All-round, highly recommended.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
It's our mission to help all our little ones to grow and thrive whilst they are with us on their early years journey. It's through their curiosity,…read more
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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended two other nurseries, neither of which I was happy with.
He is so happy now, the staff have been so welcoming and my son’s confidence has improved greatly since attending the nursery. I cannot find fault with anything, I would highly recommend Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and
Pre-School.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We're so pleased your son has found his home from home with us at Kindred Hemel Hempstead. We love having him with us and being part of his early…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School 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 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 44 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 4.890 for Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (489 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 538 Ratings = 4.89
  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 Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School is based on 44 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 44 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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Amanda

Amanda Jeffrey

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, I’m Amanda the Manager at Kindred Hemel Hempstead.


Having joined the nursery back in 2010 and completing my NVQ Level 3 as an apprentice, I have aspired to become Management and achieved this in 2022 when I became the Deputy Manager. After our manager of 23 years retired I stepped up to manager in August 2024.


I have an unwavering commitment to early childhood development to ensure we give the children the best start. We take pride in our outdoor provisions, which really enhance communication and emotional and physical skills.

Jade

Jade Abrahart

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hi, I’m Jade the Deputy Manager at Kindred Hemel Hempstead.


I have been with the nursery since 2013 after completing my Level 3 qualification. The nursery is a home away from home and full of awe and wonder.


I was previously the Baby room leader for 10 years and have loved nothing more than nurturing and caring for the children, however, I'm ready to explore my new role supporting my Manager and the team.

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