Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey

1-3 Altham Gardens, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 6HJ
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  • Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey, Watford
Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey is hidden away in the heart of South Oxhey and their nursery provides a safe and nurturing environment.

Their ParentZone app keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with things like photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress! They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained.

They are Green eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences. They are big on happy children which is why they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

They have 5 Little pioneers who help share their core values with children such as encouraging them to be independent to making a difference in the world.

At Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey there are 3 rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: one room for 3 months – 20 months, one room for 20 months - 3 year olds and one room for the 3-5 year olds. The nursery has its own garden area which has a separate area for the 3-20 month olds, allowing the younger children to access the outdoor areas whenever they want to. The garden has a protective canopy so that the children can access the outdoors whatever the weather.

The setting had its last Ofsted inspection in January 2023 where it was graded Outstanding.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Georgia Fitzwater (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2)Daily £90.25 / Half Day £55.00 / 5 full days £398.25


    (2-3)Daily £86.25/ Half Day £52.50 / 5 full days £380.25


    (3-5)Daily £80.00 / Half Day £49.50 / 5 full days £358.50

  • Government Funding accepted

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • You are able to park on the street just outside the nursery. There are no parking restrictions

Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey Reviews (135)

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Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey has 135 reviews.

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Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and my child is really happy there, meals are good and healthy, good methods used for learning. All is provided from nursery such as nappies so no worries for parents, great communication through the app and emails. Always available to accommodate requests.
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Review from Charley B (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 10-months-old, he is now 2 and his development has come on leaps and bounds! He really enjoys his time at the nursery, has made friends and I know that he is in safe hands! The staff are all so lovely and very helpful and the frequent reports with
the observations and pictures on how the little ones are developing is such a great way of seeing how they are progressing, it’s amazing how much attention they pay to the children and it’s always nice to hear and see what they get up to during the day! Thank you to everyone at the nursery!
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Review from Nikolett K (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery. My daughter enjoys her days there. She has lots of friends. Her development is going well because of the support of the staff. We highly recommend the place for our friends.
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has the best time. She learns so much and always has exciting stories to tell me when she gets home. All the staff are so lovely. It’s a great setting for children. As a parent I know I can just pick up the phone if I have any worries.
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Review from Oliver S (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team staff and management - and excellent hot meals included cooked on-site by the chef. Plenty of opportunities for children to play and learn both inside and outside in the gardens. Recommend.
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Review from Bhavin P (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I definitely recommend this nursery as they have got very hard working staff and they take excellent care of my little one. They also keep us up to date on a daily basis through their mobile app. Keep up the great work nursery team.
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Review from Kerry E (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and nursery. My child loves it here and has really developed. After a few viewings, it was a place where I had that feeling and knew I would be happy leaving my child here and that he would be looked after. Can't recommend them enough!
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Review from Soumya H (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in the butterfly room and we are very pleased with the way he has changed after joining the nursery. He started speaking from no words to sentences. Polite and friendly nature. Socialising with others. We are happy with the nursery and would definitely recommend to our friends in the area.
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Review from Tushar N (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our kids have been at Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey branch and we are extremely happy with the care taken. We will be happy to recommend to any parents living in the area if they need help with childcare.
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Review from Cleo W (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the first day my son has been here, he has been completely comfortable and excited to come back. This was not the case for his previous nursery which was not a Co-op Childcare nursery.
The staff at South Oxhey are incredibly warm, friendly and understanding of each child's needs.
My son has
an abundance of energy, can be hyper-emotional at times but loves to learn new things but I feel totally at ease with the way he is treated, cared for and pushed at the nursery. They cater to his dairy allergy which is great, he never has any complaints about the food.
Communication is great, there are regular emails and they call if there is an emergency, just need to make sure your phone isn't on silent like mine was which was fine because they got hold of my partner.
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Review from Deepti D (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends here and loves going to this nursery every time. He loves all the activities, especially sand play. Friendly staff, very attentive to parents and amazing facility for child's development.
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Review from Theresa C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for the last three years from the baby room right through to pre-school.
We have been so lucky that our son was able to experience such loving and attentive staff.
The learning experience has been brilliant and my son has formed strong bonds with all the staff.
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cooked, healthy meals are a bonus.
The amazing work the team have done means my son has a strong foundation to build on for the rest of his life and is leaving preschool ready for his next chapter at school.
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Review from Davinia G (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was at this nursery 5 years ago and now my daughter as I wouldn’t want her going anywhere else. The staff are amazing and know the children so well individually. The progression in my daughter's development is outstanding with their encouragement and daily activities. We are kept up to date daily
and with regular observations and progress reports. The food is fresh and of good nutrition and variety. The staff are so friendly and energetic and my children have loved every minute of their time here.
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves spending time at the nursery. He learns a lot and I feel he is in a very safe place. His speech and confidence have grown. He developed a lot through play and activities at nursery.
The communication with the nursery is excellent and they keep us updated with everything.
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staff are fantastic, they are very attentive and super friendly even at 7.30 in the morning.
A healthy menu and an onsite chef are also a huge advantage.
We could not be happier with the care and service we have received so far. I feel relaxed leaving my son here.
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Review from Priti G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, they take good care of children. My daughter loves to spend time in nursery rather than home. She is more happy with nursery families. She is doing great. Love to see her happy at nursery.
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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here and always comes out shattered where he is kept busy and active with lots of fun activities. Very good value for money with lots included eg food, nappies, wipes. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Justina M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to the nursery. He learns new things every day and I'm really pleased with it.
Staff are really lovely and helpful.
Also love the app and daily updates on what's happening during the day, so I can monitor and see how my son is doing during the day.
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Review from Mary B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management is professional yet friendly.
The place is clean and provides lots of toys and activities to entertain the little ones. There is a garden where children can safely play.
It is a caring and kind environment where the children can grow and develop.
Both my children have attended this
nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family members.
Thank you!
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Review from Divya J (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with long hours of operation to make it easy for working parents. The staff are amazing and really helpful and genuinely care for the well being of the children. My son has been going since he was 10 months old and now he will move onto primary school and had absolutely loved it here.
I have had no problems at all - they provide nappies to the baby room and a great choice of meals. All in all absolutely recommend.
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Review from Margaret B (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend this nursery and love it. Of course for my youngest it took a little while to settle as expected but now he is happy to go and is thriving. Everyone is really friendly and the staff do their best to keep you informed with updates on activities they did in the week. I thoroughly
enjoy reading their updates on my children and their regular assessments. The food options are great and my kids regularly eat double portions. I would highly recommend to all. Keep up the good work ladies!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.968 for Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.968
  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 Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey is based on 13 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 13 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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Awards / Recognitions (14)

Meet the Team (5)

Georgia

Georgia Fitzwater

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Georgia and I am the Nursery Manager.

Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

My name is Hannah, I am the deputy manager.

Diana

Diana

Job Title: Room Manager Joined: 2022

My name is Diana and im the Room Manager of our Ladybird Room 3 months - 2 years

Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Room Manager Joined: 2020

My name is Sarah and I'm the Room Manager for our Butterfly Room 2-3 years.

Sarah. C

Sarah. C

Job Title: Room Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Sarah and I am the Room Manager of our preschool room for 3-5 years.

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