Rowan Tree Day Nursery (Welwyn Garden City)

Both of our children have been through all the rooms at Rowan Tree. The nursery has been a part of our lives for the past 7 years and we have always been so pleased with the care they have given. The staff there have really made the effort to get to know the children's quirks, likes, dislikes and things that they get really enthused by. They show this knowledge in their daily interactions and there is a genuine warmth shown by everyone. The nursery makes such an effort to involve families. We've really enjoyed the carol concerts in the garden, the Mother's Day afternoon tea and Father's Day activities, and the art gallery comprising the children's art. They don't have to do this, but it really connects us to an important place where the children spend a lot of time.

Rowan Tree is a fantastic nursery. Both of our children attended prior to starting school and we have been so impressed with the range of activities they provide and the nurturing environment they have created.

We are so pleased we chose Rowan Tree. The staff are amazing, it's really well run, the nursery rooms are great, with a good range of engaging toys/resources/books, the outside space is lovely. Our daughter is very happy there. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

From the very beginning when you are welcomed inside by the smiley and friendly receptionist, to dropping your child in the morning with the caring and positive key workers, the updates and pictures throughout the weeks, to the time of picking up my child and I’m being carefully explained and reassured my child had a nice day, full of fun, education and rest. I’m so happy with my experience so far and I hope it carries on the same way.

Both of our children have been at Rowan Tree from being young and we absolutely love it. The room settings are amazing and tailored to the ages of the children and the staff are incredible. They are always very supportive of needs and accommodating. The facilities are some of the best I’ve seen in Welwyn Garden City, particularly the outside space. I really like how each room has access to its own garden. We love the social events they organise and we’ve made some really great friends over the years! We love the regular updates on how the children have been getting on and what they are learning. Couldn’t recommend the nursery enough and wouldn’t want them to be in any other setting.

A really excellent nursery, we have had our eldest there for 3 years now and have been in all the rooms. Our youngest has just started. Staff are consistently high quality and he has been happy, comfortable and relaxed throughout his time there. All staff know all the children's names and know brothers and sisters. Very supportive of your individual needs and flexible to your routines. I would highly recommend it.

It feels very structured and family-oriented at the same time. Our daughter loves it there and so do we.

My son has been attending Rowan Tree for 7 weeks now and we could not be happier. He is really content which makes us feel completely reassured he is in good hands. The nursery itself feels homely and welcoming. We sent our older son to another nursery in Mardley Hill (which was also amazing) but we are actually happier with Rowan Tree and are so happy we made the decision to send him here.

Like many nurseries the cost can be high but even though we have had choices available to us to go to a nursery that would cost less we have never considered them as both our children have enjoyed their time at nursery. Yes, I would recommend Rowen Tree.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rowan Tree to anyone looking for a nursery.

I can’t say enough great things about Rowan Tree. All the staff are so kind, communication is great, and my son just has the best time. All your requests are listened to and actioned. The whole team there are just outstanding

My child joined Rowantree in September and settled in really quickly. The staff in her room are all amazing with her - welcoming, and caring and they are always engaged, asking how she is at drop off and let us know how she's got on each day at pick up. The management team are all great, running an effective nursery and keeping parents regularly updated. I always feel confident that my child is being well cared for and enjoying her time at Rowantree.

I would highly recommend Rowan Tree; the staff are exceptional. Always welcoming and nice to have friendly chats. They feel like family, and the service provided to my daughter is exceptional. The staff spend one-to-one time with her; they are very dedicated to my daughter's needs, even when she needs comfort after morning drop-offs. My daughter has learned new things and starting to become more independent through the activities. This is definitely the best nursery and is home-friendly and very clean.

My daughter started at Rowan Tree at a year old. She has developed into a wonderful, vocal and intelligent person. In part due to the incredible support and development support from Rowan Tree. She always felt excited to go to nursery and to be working daily with her key worker. The trips, the events, and the special occasions all helped to ensure she found Rowan Tree a truly fantastic experience. Her needs were met at every turn and communication from Rowan Tree to my daughter and Rowan Tree to me as the parent I found to be executed perfectly. We were always informed and told to share our opinion, needs or requirements for our daughter. The nursery itself is well run and everyone is focused on ensuring Rowan Tree is an exceptional nursery for any child, regardless of needs.

Our child has been with Rowan Tree for the last three year, recently graduating before primary school.

We've had nothing but a positive experience and the staff have helped massively in our child's development.

We look forward to their sibling joining soon!

My son started the nursery when he was 8-months-old. My son has learned so much in the nine months he has been here and has an excellent relationship with all the practitioners in the room. My son can put two words together at 17-months, is babbling/talking all the time, is very confident and has the most wonderful relationship with two members of staff, one of which is a fantastic apprentice. I cannot recommend this nursery enough as they have listened to every concern and need we have presented them and the communication between parent and practitioner has been everything we could have asked for. I cannot wait to see how my son progresses in the future and with his move to Ladybirds in September, we are very excited for the new learning that will take place.

We cannot rate Rowan Tree Day Nursery highly enough. Our son has been there since he was 11-months and they have supported him and us as a family all the way through some very challenging times that Covid presented. Everyone we have interacted with has been warm, professional and truly cares about doing the best they can. Our son is flourishing and we could not have done it without you.

We absolutely love this nursery! The attention and care our children received is well beyond anything we expected. Our son has a speech delay. After informing the staff, they began a learning program that was catered specifically towards his needs. Now my son is speaking more and more and most importantly he LOVES going to nursery! He gleefully runs to the door and can't wait to start his day. He confidently joins activities and sits with his loving key person, ready for the next. My son's remarkable progress and dramatic improvement in speech are things my partner and I cannot thank Rowan Tree enough for. The management of the nursery is excellent. Cleanliness, especially during this pandemic, is excellent. My children haven't even had the usual stomach bug that comes with starting nursery. I highly recommend Rowan Tree. It's an absolutely amazing nursery with kind and capable staff!

Totally recommend!

Our daughter absolutely loved her time at Rowan Tree. Rowan Tree provided an amazing environment for our daughter to learn and grow into a confident little girl. At home time she was so happy and excited to tell us about the activities she had done with her friends and the nursery staff that day!

The nursery staff and management were always so supportive and approachable from day one. And when we were relocating out of the area, the nursery management were really understanding and flexible which made the whole experience stress-free. Even after our daughter's last day at Rowan Tree, the nursery staff went above and beyond to help us. We can't thank the Rowan Tree staff enough!

Also, the precautions taken by Rowan Tree throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to keep the staff and children safe made us reassured and confident in sending our daughter to nursery. We would not hesitate to recommend Rowan Tree.