Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames

Felcott Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5NS
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Toad Hall Nursery Felcott Road is committed to the highest quality of nursery education for children from three months to five years of age, being well resourced to suit the development needs of different age groups within a safe and comfortable interior.

A qualified team of staff are dedicated to pursuing the goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage, while taking on board all aspects of health and security that parents would expect to have in place.

Toad Hall Nursery Group deliver high quality childcare and they ensure the welfare of each and every child by providing a secure and safe environment where children are encouraged to be healthy and active learners. Fresh food is prepared daily and all meals are nutritionally balanced.

Highly qualified staff will enable all children to form secure attachments which ensure healthy emotional development and children are able to extend their learning in a calm and relaxed manner therefore preparing them for the life ahead.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jacqui Halford (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 101

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £109.50 - Per day under 3 years,
    £101.50 - Per day over 3 years.

  • •   10% Family discount on the eldest child’s fees.
    •   5% discount for NHS, Armed Forces, Police and emergency services staff.
    •   50% discount on Staff fees.
    •   Up to 30 hours of funded nursery education per week during term time.
    •   A corporate discount maybe available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company.
    Please contact the nursery for further information and our terms and conditions.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames Reviews (89)

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Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.170) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames has 89 reviews.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Toad Hall for 1.5 years now and we absolutely love it there. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances we are having to leave the area and move away, and when viewing other nurseries nothing else quite compares to what the team have built at Toad Hall. The staff are wonderful
- so supportive and encouraging of my daughter's development. The office team are incredible. The nursery has a small allotment that all rooms have access to as well as outside garden space and a new communication app is currently being introduced. As well as coffee/breakfast mornings and stay-and-play sessions - all which add to the charm. If I could keep my daughter here I would do it without a second thought.
Reply from Sarah Mcclelland, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you were so happy with the care our team provided and that, as a parent, you feel included in nursery life. We wish you all the best.
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Review from Georgina F (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been grateful to the staff who have supported my 7-month-old settling into nursery two days a week. I appreciated their calls updating me on his first few days. It is lovely to see my son smile each morning as he goes in. Staff have been thoughtful in selecting suitable activities for him to
engage in.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very glad your settling-ins have gone well, and we are thrilled to have you in the nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Toad Hall. The staff are so wonderful and caring towards our children. I asked my 4-year-old for her review of the nursery and she tells me it's the best.
She loves that she can draw, play outside, play rugby with her friends and do puzzles. Her favourite is playdough with her teachers, she
tells me.
Both my children run in with smiles on their faces and come out with bigger ones at the end of the day. As a parent, I couldn't ask for more.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
This is such lovely feedback! And even better its come from the children! Thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and preschool, both my boys were very happy there and only left as moving house outside of Surrey! Staff in rooms and the office were friendly and easy to talk to and children bonded well with them. Always smiles at the end of the day and lots of fun had in classes with a variety of activities.
Rugby tots and baking being favourites if not out in the garden! Would recommend it if you live in the area.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will miss the boys very much and wish you all the best in your new adventure!
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Review from Alan H (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, we're very happy. Staff are brilliant and the nursery does a very good job. Areas of improvement would be the food menu, quality of food is good but overall menu isn't. Outside area needs a good clean. Special mentions to several of the staff members.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to review the nursery.
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for 3 years and my daughter has been there for just over a year. We have always been really happy with the nursery. Both our children have thrived in the nursery. The open space is wonderful and the daily activities have always been well thought out. The staff are always
friendly and approachable. I love that over the years the staff have cared for both my children. Whilst staff rotation is expected, it's wonderful to see so many stay for so many years.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your lovely review. We have loved having the children here at Toad Hall and glad we will still continue to see your family for the next few years.
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Review from Elliott S (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Toad Hall since May 2022 and has flourished since being there. It's been incredible to watch his development and build friendships, all under the excellent care and leadership of the team there. Many of the staff have been there for years and have such a wonderful way with the children,
fostering their individual learning journeys and care for others. The outdoor space is fantastic and the activities the children get to do are varied and exciting - from tending to the vegetables in the allotments to cookery classes with the nursery chef, our son gets to experience so much. The staff have also supported us through key transitions such as dropping naps and more recently, potty training and have just made it all so easy and seamless. As a parent, we are so grateful for the support we receive but most of all the love, care and guidance they provide to our son and the other children.
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Review from Nina F (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our three-year-old son has been at Toad Hall for the last two years. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with so much love, care and support that initially made the transition from our previous nursery to this one so seamless. Since then, our son has continued to flourish under the nursery's
brilliant care and leadership. There's amazing outdoor space which gives the children plenty of opportunity for fresh air and even has an allotment where the children grow their own fresh veg, which the chef then cooks with. The menu is varied and nutritious with special meals for various holidays and celebrations. The rooms are tidy yet inviting and the curriculum is well structured. There are lots of events throughout the year for the children and parents to participate in which really makes you feel as if you are part of a big family. Above all else, the staff are incredible - creating the best environment for the children to grow and we are grateful for each and every one of them.
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Review from Ruth W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three-year-old has attended Toad Hall Felcott Road since he was 10 months and we’ve always been happy with the brilliant care he receives from the whole team. There’s great outdoor space, the freshly prepared food is excellent and the rooms are tidy, inviting, and cosy. But most importantly, it’s
a lovely happy place with the children at its heart. Once you’ve settled in it feels like an extended family. Many of the staff have worked there for years which we think speaks volumes. Our child can name any members of the team, whether they work in one of the rooms, the office or in support teams like the kitchen. Everyone pitches in to make it the best possible experience for the kids. This year our child has needed additional attention and flexibility during a period of medical treatment. The management and his carers have gone above and beyond to look after him, practically but also emotionally. They’ve been with us every step of the way so I’m so grateful I found Toad Hall!
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased we have been able to support you at the setting and agree, we are one big family!
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t love the nursery any more than we do. To have a safe space for our little ones to be looked after was obviously super important. Toad Hall delivers on every level, from the friendly, caring and attentive staff to the amount of activities the kids do every day and to the nutritious and constantly
changing food menu - it really is fabulous. Both of my children attend the nursery and have developed so much since they joined! We love Toad Hall!
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are glad the nursery meets your needs, and we love having your children.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery for the last 18 months and has thrived with the staff. He loves the activities they do and all the space in the garden, which has an excellent amount of shade for sunny days. The staff are very caring and seem to really know him, which is lovely to see. The monthly
newsletter is helpful to see what else is going on at the nursery and I like the daily photos of what each class has been doing. I’d highly recommend this nursery and am really pleased we chose it.
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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our little girl has always been really excited to go to nursery and has been thriving in the setting here. She has been here for 2 years and has built really strong relationships with all the key workers, and most importantly real friendships with other children there.
We have felt it's collaborative,
so when we have been working on her development at home then this has always been supported by her key workers in the nursery - and vice versa.
We have always found we get good updates on the progress she is making by ourselves having built up good relationships with those who work there.
Most importantly we've always felt she is safe there and well cared for, alongside being really happy and content
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Review from Lindsay H (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for the last year and a half. The nursery has supported his development, encouraged independence as well as forming good friendships. The classes have always been friendly with a good selection of activities. The staff in his current class provide great support
to him so he can become more confident in carrying out activities and participating in group tasks.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall we are really happy with Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames. My child loves it there and has great relationships with their key workers. I have deducted a star simply because of weak communication. I get the impression my child does a lot more activities during the day than they share with us.
The staff don't proactively share many details of their days, therefore, I think they're underselling themselves. A way to view photos of the children throughout the day (rather than just keeping an eye on the Facebook page) would also be a big plus.
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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames for the past eight months and loves it. The nursery workers are genuinely caring and nice people who go above and beyond to create an environment of fun and learning.
I would highly recommend this nursery if you are looking for a place
for your child to develop and thrive.
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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always courteous and friendly. Prompt communication and my daughter has a good relationship with her caregivers. They do an amazing job to look after all the children so well. She is progressing in her independence and confidence in all skills. It is especially good at having a decent
amount of outside space compared to other nurseries I have seen.
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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been going to Toad Hall Nursery (Walton-on-Thames) for three years and has been very happy there! The staff have always been caring and particularly helpful when some extra support has been needed. There are times when the communication with parents could be better, however, our child
always comes home happy and constantly talks about nursery and we can see how much they are learning and developing there. The facilities are brilliant with lots of outdoor space - there is a lot for the children to do, with a mix of activities set up/led by teachers, as well as areas for the children to explore and learn on their own. We would definitely recommend the nursery.
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Review from O K (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our boys have attended Toad Hall and both have been happy and extremely well looked after at nursery. The nursery is well-led and managed and the staff work very hard to provide a nurturing and developmental environment for the children in their care.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your lovely review. It is amazing to hear you feel the nursery is providing a developmental and nurturing environment for your child.
We strive to provide the best possible outcomes…read more
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Review from Fiona V (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Toad Hall - my daughter has been there for a year now in full-time care and has flourished - she has developed so well in all areas in ways that I never would have been able to achieve from home. The carers are superb and feel like an extension of our family when it comes to childcare!
Thank you so much!
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
What an amazing review, I am very proud to hear the nursery feels like an extension of your family. We strive hard to build partnerships with our parents and I am pleased you feel this shines through…read more
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall I'm happy with the care my child receives and he is making some great friends, but I do feel it lacks value for money as we move up. The cost is the same but the communication and activities they do daily seem to have dwindled with no specific activities like painting or sensory tables mentioned
most days other than 'went in the garden'. They did more in the younger classes or told us about it at least. I also would prefer if they avoided some less nutritious meals like cheese on toast as the kids seem to eat more at nursery and try more things with others around. The staff themselves are loving though and the children seem to love them which is the main thing.
Reply from Ashlea Sexton, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames
Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear you recognise the love the staff have for the children and see the beautiful relationships between the two. Throughout the day the children take part in…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.170)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.170) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 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 4.675 for Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.675
  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 4.495 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames is based on 10 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.495
  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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Jacqui

Jacqui Halford

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

I have been working in day nurseries since 1995 after qualifying as an NNEB nursery nurse, giving me over 30 years of experience in the sector, including 28 years in management roles. In 2013, I completed my BA (Hons) in Education & Childcare, following a Foundation Degree in Management & Leadership in Early Years.


Throughout my career, I have continually updated my training in areas such as First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Food Hygiene, and Safeguarding. I have previously been a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and will also be the named DSL here at Toad Hall.


My vision is to provide outstanding quality childcare and education in an inclusive, safe, and stimulating environment. I strongly believe staff are the biggest asset any nursery can have, and I am passionate about supporting and valuing each team member so they can create exceptional learning opportunities and give children the very best start.


Having my own children (now grown up and independent) attend Nursery, I understand the needs of parents and believe that forming strong relationships with families enhances every child’s Nursery experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames

What is the Age Range of Children that Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames accepts?

Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames Open?

Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames have capacity for?

Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames to the centre of Walton-on-Thames?

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

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