Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

I have nothing but praise for the staff at Daybreak and I am actually dreading the day my youngest leaves even though it’s years away!

I have used this nursery for over 5 years with both my daughters and I always found the staff exceptionally dedicated to the care of my children. The hours the nursery is open is a real positive, as I would struggle otherwise with my commute into London, as is the outdoor space which is a real bonus all year round and an important factor I considered when originally choosing this nursery. The management is good and has resolved any issues that have arisen speedily and with satisfaction. My daughters both love coming to this nursery and along with feeling confident they are safe and comforted if upset that is the most important thing to me as a parent.

As a parent to a child that found settling very difficult, I really appreciate all the hard work all the staff have put in to making my daughter's nursery days as pleasant as possible. She has made amazing relationships within the different rooms throughout the nursery. She really responded well to the outside activities that came into the nursery which made the separation from me easier as they were always there when I dropped her off. Overall this nursery has been amazing for her development and separation to her close family and I couldn't thank them all enough.

My son has attended Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane from 4.5 months and is now in the preschool room. We have always found that he comes home happy and has never had an issue with going into the nursery. He comes home and talks in excess of what he has done through the day and the careers that have interacted with him. It’s clear all the staff have a great love for what they do and I am always greeted by all staff not just the members in his base room. They’ve helped multiple transitions, such as toilet training, moving rooms and even difficult home transitions too. There are no words to explain how integral they have been in how he has developed. We have found the management to be extremely flexible and very informative with regards to funding etc. Without Daybreak I honestly cannot imagine how we could have got to this point. I can’t imagine our son being anywhere else! Great job everyone! Keep it up!

The staff here have been fantastic helping my boys settle in, particularly my younger son who had never been to nursery before. They were very patient, kind and encouraging with him and we felt confident leaving him there with them. The staff are all very welcoming and take a great interest in all the children. Both my children love going especially as the garden is so big with lots to do. They have a great time there and have learnt lots of songs and produced lots of artwork! I would definitely recommend Daybreak to anyone considering it.

Both our girls have been cared for by Daybreak Nurseries from 7 months old. We now have one who has started school but uses Daybreak's "The Break" facilities and the other is in Daybreak's pre-school.

I cannot praise this nursery enough. They provide a structured, caring, educational and fun environment in which both my girls have flourished. Aside from the excellent staff and carers, the environment really is first class for a nursery with outdoor space in abundance.

Choosing a Nursery is a difficult and important decision. Looking back over the past 5 years of my children attending, I can honestly say that we made the best possible choice for our girls. They are full of confidence, happiness, fitness and are extremely developed socially. I cannot recommend Daybreak enough.

Note: both my children were allergic to various foods and the nursery dealt with this VERY well.

My child has settled in really well and seems to have great fun.

Highly recommend! My daughter is very happy here and settled quickly. She is well cared for by extremely professional staff who cannot do enough to help and support us a family. Management are also extremely professional and respond quickly to any queries. The outside space is lovely and the food is great.

Thank you all.

My children have attended this nursery from baby room through to the now after school club and holiday club - Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane. My children love being there, which itself is a huge recommendation. The staff are genuinely caring and always ensure we get a full update of what they have been doing. This nursery and after school/holiday club are well run and managed with a personal touch which when dealing with YOUR children.....is a huge comfort.

Our child has a lovely time at Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane Daybreak and his development is fantastic due to the interaction he receives whilst there. He also has a great bond with the staff in the baby room. Would highly recommend this nursery for the reasons above and the outside play area.

The girls have made the settling process into nursery easy and comfortable for my son. He thoroughly enjoys his time at Daybreak and has developed immensely since joining. I feel very confident in leaving my son at nursery in the safe hands of very trustworthy staff.

Daybreak Nurseries Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane is a wonderful setting. The large outdoor space is great for children who enjoy being outside. The staff are warm, caring and engaged with both parent and child. My daughter loves going to Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane and has made some lovely friends as have I met some other lovely Mums.

My children attend The Break after school club. They always have a good time and I can be sure they are safe and cared for by the lovely staff. I particularly like the strong emphasis on outside and messy play.

Our daughter is 16 months old and has been attending Daybreak Shepherds Lane four days a week for the past 7 months. I am delighted to say that she absolutely loves it! As a first time mother the decision to return to work was incredibly difficult, but all of the staff at Daybreak made it really easy for us. She had a number of settling in sessions which really helped to ease her into the nursery experience.

Each day we receive a written update in her journal telling us what she has eaten, nappy changes, sleeps and activities she has been involved in throughout the day, its lovely to read and keep this (even though the staff also talk us through her day each time we collect her). The food that is provided is very varied and healthy, our daughter loves her food and often has two portions!

The staff are all lovely and friendly and quite often we have to coax our daughter to come home with us at the end of the day!

I would not hesitate this fantastic nursery.

Before Daybreak my son lacked confidence and was frightened of everything & everyone. I thought that a childminder would be more personal, more loving and more cost effective but I was totally wrong. After a month at Daybreak the amazing staff were able to bring him out of his shell and even toilet train him! Now, after a year at Daybreak, he has made lots of friends and really enjoys going to pre-school. He has been shown how to be independent & how to behave around others. It will be sad for him to leave this summer but I hope he uses his new skills to settle into big school in September.

Our eldest daughter started Daybreak 18 months ago and we have recently started sending our youngest. Both now attend 3 full days. Both girls have settled extremely well and this can only be down to the wonderful effort that the staff have put in to making them feel welcome. Each day is filled with something different and one thing that has always impressed me is the knowledge that the girls have who work there. Despite having key workers, it seems that most of the girls in the rooms my children are in (Toddlers & Pre-School) know how the girls have gotten on, whether it be sleeping times to whether they ate all their pudding! We have never had any issues that would lead us to concern or worry. I have to mention three in particular who have been incredible in just being such a fantastic source of comfort not only for us but also the girls. Two of them have been great keyworkers and another has been brilliant in helping with the transition and introduction. The two girls are always leaving Daybreak with a smile on their faces and asking when they are going back. But credit to all the staff as it really is a joint effort and I would have no worries about any of them being keyworkers!! Would I recommend Daybreak?! Absolutely, without a hesitation :)

My son recently joined Daybreak Shepherds Lane and he has been made to feel very welcome. I love reading his daily diary and finding out what he has been up to. He always comes home happy and tired after a busy fun day. My son is only 6 months old but I am impressed with the range of activities he is offered. The nursery is perfect for us.

My daughter (aged six) occasionally goes to the holiday/after-school club run by this nursery, and it's very good indeed. There is lots to do but they're not overwhelmed - there are organised activities that everyone takes part in at once, including running around/eating their packed lunches outdoors in the huge school field, or digging in the mini garden, and at other times the children are free to relax and do their own thing, e.g. Drawing, reading in the quiet room, playing with cars etc. there is a new theme every week, e.g. Pirates, plants... The group is kept small and it is therefore easier for the staff to keep control and get to know the children. The staff are calm and observant of the children, fun when it's called for and firm when need be.

My daughter didn't go to the nursery itself (for under-fives), but I have to pass it on my way in and sometimes go through it to the office, and I've always noticed the same atmosphere of quiet, cheerful control - children playing happily, sometimes by themselves, sometimes with each other or with a member of staff, no stress, I think I've only once heard a child crying and within a few minutes it was over. I'm expecting my second child and am seriously considering sending him here when he's old enough.

Our son began attending Daybreak Shepherds Lane, when he was 11 months, he has recently graduated from pre-school ready to begin life in ‘big school’ from September.

As a family we have always been welcomed daily into the nursery, we have been fully informed of our son’s progress and felt assured he was being well cared for. Communication & flexibility is one of the nurseries strengths, on occasion flexibility was requested from us as a family, the nursery were happy to help.

We cannot thank all the staff throughout the setting enough, from day one, from entering the baby room, to leaving the pre-school room he has enjoyed every moment. The staff have helped him grow into the confident little man he is now, ready to embrace school. We will miss watching him run down towards the entry gates and will in ways miss trying to persuade him to leave by chasing after him around the playground area – testament to how much he enjoyed being there!

The caring relationship between our son and his keyworker was evident on his last day by the emotional cuddle he gave her to say goodbye.

Thank you Daybreak for the many years of joy, adventure and learning you have provided.

We look forward to returning with the future siblings! .