Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Central Hall, Loates Lane, Watford WD17 2PA
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9.6 67 Reviews
Boy & Girls Nursery Watford is centrally located in a purpose-built building in the heart of Watford, a short walk away from Clarendon Road.

The rooms offer children great facilities and the garden is always in use for children to explore and play in.

All rooms are monitored by CCTV and parents can ask to watch this from the reception area to ensure their child has settled.

There are excellent transport links from Watford Junction Station and Watford Town Centre is a two-minute walk away. The nursery has a storage area for parents to leave pushchairs and car seats when they are not in use.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Gemma Element (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 62

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Prices start from £55.55 per session, and £91.30 per day. Our fees include an exciting range of extra-curricular activities, freshly cooked meals and snacks prepared by our on-site chef.

  • Visit our website to select the sessions you require on our fee calculator for more information. You will also find information on the Government Funded Childcare Support available and our 7.5% discount on 5 day attendance.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford Reviews (67)

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9.6

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Boys & Girls Nursery Watford has 67 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one loved his time at Boys & Girls nursery in Watford. It was his first time away from us and so was naturally hesitant at first but, with the care and guidance of his key person and all the other staff at B&G Watford he quickly settled in, made friends and looked forward to his days there.
Her particularly enjoyed the various creative activities they do each day and he loved his time outside in their outdoor play area. The food is very good and and we appreciated the daily updates and photos the staff took time to share via the App.


We are happy to recommend this nursery, the children are well cared for and engaged in fun learning activities.


Thank you to all the team!

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review us here at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's great to read your son enjoyed his time with us at nursery and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has thrived at Boys & Girls for the last 2 years, having spent time both in Toddler Room and Preschool. We felt she was looked after well and had enough age appropriate activities which kept her engaged , from cutting up their own salad for lunch to weekly external phonics session and music.
She made many friends and had a good relationship with the staff. I feel the staff are caring and warm towards the children. We really valued the daily communication whether it was through the app or at pick up.
The front desk staff were always warm and friendly which made pick up and drop off more relaxed.
I would highly recommend Boys and Girls Nursery in Watford to parents.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for reviewing Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's wonderful to read you are happy with your experience at our nursery and that you would recommend us. We will pass your kind comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is just amazing! All the staff and fantastic and know all the kids on such a personal level! My son has been here just shy of two years and they have supported his development in more ways than i can explain!
If you are ever wondering if this is the nursery for you the answer is always
yes!

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's great to read your son is thriving with us and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had a wonderful experience at Boys & Girls Nursery in Watford, where my little one attended for a year before we moved to their Stanmore branch due to a change in job location.


The team in Watford is absolutely fantastic - friendly, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made us feel welcomed

and supported from day one, and my child thrived in their nurturing environment. The staff always took the time to get to know each child individually, and their genuine care and enthusiasm really showed.


I'm grateful for the solid foundation they gave my little one, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a warm and professional setting for their child.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for recommending Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. We will pass your kind comments onto our team and wish your family the very best.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Our experience with this nursery has been largely disappointing. While it has a small outdoor garden, many other aspects fell short. The toilets were frequently unclean, and general cleanliness across the nursery was poor. Staff changed nearly every month, creating instability and inconsistency for
the children.
More concerning, there were often too few staff members for the number of children, which led to multiple incidents where our son was hurt due to lack of supervision.
Staff were often outside on cigarette breaks, leaving children unattended.
He was frequently bored and unstimulated, receiving little to no individual attention, which forced us to put in extra effort at home to keep him engaged.
The only truly positive part of our experience was two members of staff in particular -kind, dedicated, and generous individuals who genuinely cared about the children. They were the heart of the nursery.
Unfortunately, without major improvements, we cannot recommend this nursery to other families.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

We are sorry to read you were unhappy with your time with us. Before your child left our nursery in September 2024 (nearly a year has passed since this review has been written) to head off to school, our Nursery Manager and your child's Key Person held regular meetings with yourself to address the issues raised and our concerns regarding behaviour and supporting this at home. Measures and strategies were put in place, which at the time you were supportive of and happy with, we could all see a positive impact this had for your child and he left happy and ready for school. We are always in ratio and our staff need a break, whilst some may smoke, their uniform is always covered by a coat that is not worn around the children and they refresh when they return to nursery, they never smell of cigarettes. We wish you and your family the very best and hope your child's school journey is going well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a new mum and was on mat leave for 1 year. My baby did not settle well when we started to put her in another nursery in Nov 2024. I had lost hope and was not prepared mentally to continue work. We decided to switch her nursery to Watford Boys & Girls in February. Since then, my baby has been settling
well, still having emotional moments here and there, but overall she accepted the nursery and she was greatly supported by the staff in the baby's room. She progressed to eating and enjoying her time away from me. The nursery manager along with her key person had a chat we us after her two months, and suggested ways to work together to make sure she is settled well. We followed the suggestions and we see so much improvement. I am extremely happy with the service I get from Boys and Girls and recommend it to all new parents.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's wonderful to read your daughter is settling well with us, and we look forward to continue watching her thrive at nursery and supporting your family. We will pass your kind comments onto the team at Watford.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have been going to Boys & Girls Nursery Watford and we are so pleased with how quickly they have both settled in and how professional the staff are. The twins were allocated different key workers (which was something we would have asked for if it wasn't offered) so we were really pleased with
this. The settling-in sessions were great and really helped us feel at ease leaving our twins there. Since the twins have been going there, we have seen huge developmental changes around their eating, babbling and playing. The app they use to update you throughout the day is great and we love being able to see photos of the twins throughout the day. Any questions I've had have all been answered quickly and efficiently from the manager. I would recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to read you are happy with the care your children are receiving at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Boys and Girls nursery in Watford truly stands out as the best! I confidently rate it as the top choice in the area. We're incredibly satisfied with our experience – our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time there, thanks to the caring and friendly staff who take excellent care of the children. One thing
we particularly appreciate is the ability to go inside and personally pick up our children, greeted warmly by everyone in the room. It's a comforting feeling to know that our child is in such good hands. Additionally, all our questions are promptly answered, and we receive regular updates, including pictures through the application, detailing the activities they engage in. It's truly heartwarming to see our child so happy and eager to attend nursery. She's picked up many positive traits and behaviours from them, evident in her singing and overall development.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review! It's great to hear you have had such a positive experience at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford, and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at this nursery has been exceptional. Our daughter began attending at 9 months and has thrived in every way. She exudes happiness, has developed wonderfully, and often enjoys her hearty two portions of lunch. The attentive staff creates a supportive atmosphere, and the friendships formed,
especially with her best friend, make it an even more enriching environment. Highly recommend this nursery for its positive impact on our child's growth and happiness.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's wonderful to read you are enjoying your experience with us and we will pass your kind comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is happy to go in every day and is always smiling come pick. The staff are caring and considerate and offer full support for my child’s needs. The app is fantastic; I can check in on my child throughout the day and see what he’s eaten, the length of sleep and what activities he has been up
to. The key workers also provide an update on pick up to how his day has been. Another reason I fully support the nursery is that my child has good allergies, which they have been fully supportive of and cater to his needs. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Louise Griggs, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review us. It's great to read your son enjoyed his time with us at Boys & Girls Nursery and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent, brilliant place for any child to grow up in. All the staff are very attentive and make the effort with every child and even take the effort to regularly speak with the parents for a quick update. My son enjoyed his time here and has learnt so many things and has developed well into prep
for primary school. Will miss the nursery and the wonderful people working there. Thank you for the great work you do.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so glad you were pleased with your experience at Boys & Girls Watford, and we wish you the very best at school and beyond. We will pass your kind comments onto the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Boys and Girls since he was a baby; he starts big school in September. It is a place where he is seen, understood and loved. The nursery has created a warm, bright and inclusive environment for development and learning, and supported him in developing social confidence, as well as
other core skills that will stand him in good stead for school.

Reply from Louise Griggs, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to review us. It's great to read your son enjoyed his time with us at Boys & Girls Nursery, and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started Boys & Girls Nursery in April 2023 (aged 20 months). The admin and management team have been really helpful throughout the application and settling in process.
The team that looks after the toddlers are warm and it’s obvious they care about the children. My daughter's key worker
has been really key in helping manage our child’s anxiety and our own in this key life transition.
She is now settled and loving nursery. We couldn’t recommend Boys & Girls enough and have peace of mind when away from our child.

Reply from Louise Griggs, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It's wonderful to read you are happy with your choice of childcare and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Boys and Girls Nursery 3 weeks ago when I had to return to full time work. It was a huge adjustment for us all but my son (23 months old) absolutely loves nursery and all the staff which has been such a relief and made this change so much easier. The team are so lovely and clearly
care. I can't recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to read your son has settled well and you recommend Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford. We will pass your comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hi, my daughter has been at the Boys and Girls Nursery, Watford since October 2022 and we are very happy with the service they are providing. I was a very nervous mum, going back to work, worried about leaving my daughter in the nursery when she first started back in October, as she was only 14 months
old. However, the staff in the nursery have been so professional, caring and passionate and put my mind at ease very quickly. They sent updates through the app and I knew exactly what my daughter was up to, what she ate, how long she slept, what activities she was doing and how this helped her development. She settled so quickly and was very happy to be going there. She has bonded with her carer (she is a superstar) very quickly. The management team and everyone in the nursery have been amazing from day one up to today. I love this nursery and have been recommending it to all my mummy friends. Ladies, thank you for looking after my little one so well.

Reply from Louise Griggs, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. It's great to read your daughter enjoys her time with us at Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford, and that you would recommend us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford is so amazing and welcoming. I fully recommend Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford to any parent. The facility is so clean and the team have been so amazing. My son has improved in so many ways since he joined Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford and he's always looking forward to going
to nursery. I'm so pleased with the team's services and I don't regret registering my child with them at all.
I recommend Boys & Girls to parents!

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear you are happy with your choice of childcare. We will pass your comments onto the Watford team. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Boys & Girls baby room after another nursery in Watford was unable to meet her care needs. It was the best decision we made, she is such a happy baby now and loves going to nursery, which is a weight off my mind while I'm at work. The staff are fantastic, caring, kind and always playing
with or reading to the babies when I go in to collect. The nursery uses an app to update you throughout the day with meals, sleep and photos of activities, it's so reassuring to see your baby laughing and smiling while in someone else's care. The nursery is always spotlessly clean, tidy and organised. It really is the best nursery in Watford 10/10!

Reply from Louise Griggs, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It's lovely to read you are pleased with your choice of nursery and that your daughter enjoys her time with us. We will pass your comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford in November 2022, he has settled in really well, and the staff have been fantastic in helping him settle in. I and my husband always get an uplifting and positive feeling whenever we are at the nursery, and always leave feeling comfortable with our decision
to send our son there.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It's wonderful to read you are happy with your choice of childcare, and we will pass your kind comments on to the team at Watford.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Boys & Girls. All the staff are fabulous, very friendly and like a big family. I really love them. Really, really sweet. They all are amazing with the kids and always go the extra mile. Never, ever had any problem. The place is clean, tidy and very colourful, with loads of activities.
Both my kids love this nursery. In my opinion, the best of the best.

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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We will pass your kind comments onto the team at Watford!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy with Boys & Girls Nursery. My daughter loves it. All the staff are so helpful and friendly. We absolutely love one member of staff in particular, who has been so great for my daughter and really supported her with her move up to preschool. The manager is an outstanding member of the team and
nothing is too much to ask of her and all the ladies in the office. Thank you so much guys, you all make Nursery so easy to do.

Reply from Jo Messenger, Marketing Officer at Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

Thank you for leaving a review for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford. It's lovely to read you are happy with your choice of nursery. We will pass your lovely review on to the team!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.623)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10 for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.736 for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.736

  • b) 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 4.887 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.4 = 0.887

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Gemma joined Boys & Girls Nursery Watford in April 2014 as a Nursery Nurse in the Pre-School room and quickly moved up to Room Leader. Gemma is Level 3 qualified in Childcare and Level 5 in Management and chose to work in childcare as she has a passion for working with children and giving them the best start to their learning. Gemma is keen on developing close working relationships with parents and her team, continuously reviewing practice and developing the care and education provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boys & Girls Nursery Watford

What is the Age Range of Children that Boys & Girls Nursery Watford accepts?

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Boys & Girls Nursery Watford Open?

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Boys & Girls Nursery Watford have capacity for?

Boys & Girls Nursery Watford has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Boys & Girls Nursery Watford to the centre of Watford?

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

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