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 Daria K (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice and homely environment. Lovely staff who are engaging children in varied and interesting activities. It offers good preparation for school, developing a child's independence skills as well as social, numeracy and literacy. Overall, a good, positive and nurturing environment for my child and
I can focus on my work as my child is in safe hands and happy because she takes a long time to settle and now she builds up the confidence that she is "at home" away from home.
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Review from Sian (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My child loves it and enjoys going. Staff are all lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Will definitely be sending all my children here
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Review from Twaambo (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery when he was just a year old and loved it. He had no problem settling in and made friends so easily. The staff are so lovely and very professional. My son having a lot of allergies still he is managed well with the nursery. He is now in his last stage of pre school. He starts reception
in September.
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Review from Miriam (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is lovely, both of my younger children attended from before they were 1 to pre school full time and they loved every minute of it. We were always kept informed about everything by the friendly staff, and there is a wide range of activities that the children participate in. We will be sad
when my youngest leaves to go to primary school in September.
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Review from Daniela (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is happy when she knows she is going to nursery. We need to work more together to start to speak, and potty train.
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Review from Justina (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending this nursery since she was 1year and she’s been well taken care of by the staff. She loves attending the nursery because she’s made some good friends.
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Review from Terri (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The facilities at the nursery are good, my child feels happy and content attending nursery and is stimulated enough. She is looked after by caring professionals who enjoy their jobs.
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Review from Diana (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an excellent Nursery, my child has been loved and looked after. staff are amazing in the toddler group. Big thank you to the girls.
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Review from Rio L (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy and content here.
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Review from Elena M (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very nice and very happy girls. My daughter is very happy to come and she enjoyed every second. Fantastic team. Thank you.
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Review from Alison R (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with the nursery structure. My son likes it compared to his previous one.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child thoroughly enjoys nursery and although he comes home with sand in his pockets and goes through many changes of clothes. I know it is because he is having such a fun time there!
Many thanks to all the staff, especially the ones in the baby room.
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Review from Leigh (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing the ones in my child’s class. They support my son and guide him in the right direction through play etc. The staff are fantastic. The cook leaves me a lot to live up to if my food is not good enough!
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Review from Sheeba (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves it there. The staff are very friendly. I am extremely happy with the provision and the care my child is getting at the nursery.
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Review from Silvia D (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff very friendly, caring and approachable. They bonded very well with my little one.
The baby room is big with lots of toys.
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Review from Thelma (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery for almost 3 years. The nursery is outstanding in many respects. The nursery nurses are caring and skilled. They have encouraged and nurtured my little boy, he is always very excited on nursery days. The management team are fantastic always keeping us updated via
newsletters or the nurseries social media page. My son knows the cook at the nursery on a first name basis, the produce is fresh, I love seeing the pineapples and other fresh fruit and veg stacked outside the nursery kitchen. The nursery is wonderful and it comes well recommended by me and my husband and I will be sending my baby there in due course
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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier sending my son to this Nursery. He started in the Ladybird room and is now in Butterflies. I am lucky to have had fantastic key workers for him in both rooms who he has a great a relationship and bond with. This is extremely comforting to me as a parent who has to work full time.
I also would like to mention how family orientated this nursery is, always doing events such as Mother's Day tea party. I have friends whose children go to another nursery who do not offer events involving parents. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Palak J (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery when she was one. My husband and I can go to work with peace of mind while she is under fabulous care. Thanks to The Co-operative for such lovely care.
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Review from Diane F (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, feel like my son is very well looked after. He loves all the staff there. The management is bit ruthless on processes and paperwork but it's all to protect the kids so ok with that. Learning alphabet, writing, numbers could be encouraged more. But otherwise a lovely setting. My
older daughter also went to this nursery and she has lots of fond memories and still remembers a lot of the staff.
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Review from Marie G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery which my son really enjoys attending. Staff really form a bond with the children and take pride in seeing and helping them develop. There's plenty of variety with different toys and activities provided each day, and outside time encouraged daily. Snacks and meals are varied and healthy
and must be tasty as they're always finished.
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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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