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 Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery and we’ve always loved the real family feel you get. My boys have loved it and formed some amazing bonds with the carers. I trust them and that’s a huge thing when you are leaving your child in their care. I would highly recommend to others.
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Review from Ami N (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always had a positive experience with the team. Covid-19 has been exceptionally challenging but I still feel the team have made an extraordinary effort to bring you into your child's world at nursery.
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Review from Michelle O (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery with my youngest now in the toddler room. Very professional management. A kind and caring environment for my child to grow and develop. My son is very happy going there which to me speaks volumes! All the staff are lovely and even if they aren’t part of your
child’s room, they will still all greet you in a polite and warm manner. The Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey have been particularly brilliant at handling the pandemic and have kept me reassured the whole time. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery, my 2nd child is still currently attending in the toddler room. I’m so pleased with the care and learning my child receives. He constantly talks about his teachers including the chef on a daily basis. He’s learning so much and is always happy to go in every
day to see everyone. The management communicates well and always have the children’s best interests at heart. What the nursery has done during the pandemic in regards to protecting the children and staff is exceptional. I would recommend this nursery ten times over to anyone.
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Review from Monika S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an exceptional nursery. My older child, who is currently at primary school, has attended this nursery, therefore when baby number two arrived I had no doubts in respect of the nursery choice. Staff is fantastic and truly knowledgeable. My son smiles every morning when I drop him at nursery (it
is worth to mention that he attends nursery full-time) and his smile is still there when I pick him up. He met good friends and also his development is just amazing. I need to mention that the food served at nursery is delicious and nutritious.
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Review from Archna B (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Co-op Childcare (Little Pioneers) has been amazing with my daughter. They are so caring and helpful and make the parents feel at ease too. My daughter is really happy at the nursery and has learnt so much. She has started to become independent and has picked up so much stuff.
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Review from Ashleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends the Cooperative Nursery South Oxhey one day a week, and I was concerned that she would struggle to settle in because of this. I shouldn't have worried at all. The staff are amazing and have made a very special bond with my daughter. They communicate with parents regularly, and she
is very happy there. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Co-op South Oxhey. Our son was very young when he started, and we were really nervous - we didn't need to be at all. The staff are all so caring and extremely well qualified in regards to First Aid, planning learning activities and even in giving advice for parents on different
behavioural phases that children go through and how to handle these.
I am amazed at how much my son is learning there, and he is always so happy to go in.
Communication from the staff is superb, and the app is great for me to check in on how he is doing throughout the day.
Every member of staff makes me feel like they love having my child at their nursery, and that was so important for me - I feel like they are family.
The variety of food my son eats there is brilliant - a real healthy mix, and we love that he is trying new things.
I adore all of the little creations that are sent home with my son - helps you to feel like you aren't missing out on the fun!
Definitely recommend.
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Review from Margaret R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is developing well at the nursery. She is learning many new skills, as well as how to interact with other children.
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always so helpful and happy. My son was made to feel incredibly welcome when he joined and the team are great with him. Anytime I call or email for an update or query I am replied to almost immediately. The nursery is lovely and the food menu is great and diverse. I am very glad we found
this nursery for our son.
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Review from Shannon F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since April 2018, and my husband and I love it, as does our daughter. Currently, she attends two mornings (we all wish it could be more), and although she is only there for two mornings she has built some wonderful relationships with the staff and the other children.
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staff are completely wonderful, and want to do the best for each child.
We would always recommend this nursery!
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Review from Deepa G (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child had attended this nursery since October 2018. It's highly recommended. Very friendly staff. My child is always happy to go to The Co-operative Childcare.
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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and its staff are great! Very warm, welcoming and friendly. We’re jealous of some of the lunches he has too! Love the fact they do some trips to the local library and park etc, would highly recommend to others.
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Review from Susan S (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I had two children attend the nursery and I have always been satisfied that I made the right choice. The team is the real asset of the nursery from manager to nursery staff, chef and cleaning lady, all trying their best to give the children the best experience possible. The most important criteria for
me is that at a young age my children’s needs are cared for, whether that’s a cuddle, a good nap, a good lunch, some fun play or learning something new. I also appreciate that if there is something you are concerned with, management and staff take it seriously and will try their best to sort it out swiftly. The nursery is in need of a refurbishment and in places, it looks dated. I’m told this is to happen soon and I’m sure it will make this nursery even better. There is a good mix of children from different backgrounds and I enjoy seeing them growing up and developing. The parent app is great too, as it keeps you updated on those important details, like eating and sleeping during the day.
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Review from Malgorzata L (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Co-operative nursery in South Oxhey is the best we have come across. The children are really well looked after and we found all staff professional but very warm. There is a real family atmosphere and our little boy loves all the ladies working there. It’s such a weight off your shoulders when you
know your precious little human is so well looked after.
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Review from Tracy L (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here since he was one and has received nothing but the very best care. He loves going to nursery and has developed so much in his time there. The staff are amazing and so caring, friendly and supportive. We are very lucky to have such a great place for our son to grow.
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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! The staff are so lovely, professional, accommodating and understanding to not only my daughters needs and wants but those of mine as a parent.
My daughter can’t wait to get to nursery, she has lots of fun there and her confidence has excelled since starting.
As a parent, I have watched her grow and develop so much in the space of a year from attending the nursery. This helped take away the stress and worry of leaving her in someone else’s care as I know she is safe, well looked after and happy!
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Review from Lois S (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend the nursery. A good variety of activities supporting my daughters learning. Absolutely lovely staff who I trust entirely. My daughter is very happy attending the nursery and is very happy with the fresh healthy food that is served.
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Review from Ivona T (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our experience of the nursery is very impressive and we would definitely recommend it to others. We are very pleased with you, our son is becoming very independent and really improving socially thanks to you.
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Review from Lina S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for the last 4 months since she was 1 year old. She is having a great time at the nursery and has learned many skills. There are lots of activities and a variety of food for her to try. The nursery staff are just amazing. I really like the updates from their
app as well, where you can see if she had a sleep or how much and what kind of food she had that day. There is occasionally a cute picture of her doing some activities as well. I am really glad that I found this nursery and having peace of mind knowing that she is cared for and developing new skills when I am at work.
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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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