Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted

Victory Road, Gossams End, Berkhamsted HP4 1DL
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9.5 58 Reviews
  • Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted, Berkhamsted
Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted employs a qualified team who strive to help children achieve the best possible early years learning experience.

The nursery provides a safe and secure environment that is tailored to age-specific learning and EYFS objectives, helping children to develop through fun and a wide range of activities.

Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted sees itself as working in partnership with parents and makes sure each child has a key person to report on progress.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alicia Ford (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £94 per day under 3 years old.
    £88.50 per day over 3 years old.

  • •   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 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Plenty of onsite parking and a buggy park for parents who walk.

Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted Reviews (58)

9.5

Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.532) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted has 58 reviews.

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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, professional staff who go the extra mile and take a real interest in each child. Lovely outdoor space and excellent nutritional menus. We’ve been really pleased over the last few years and plan to enrol our second child, once I go back to work.
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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been at Toad Hall since 2013 when it first opened. We have always had an A* with the management and the environment that has been fostered by a caring manager and assistant manager. Both children have been/are happy at Toad Hall.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery, where staff clearly care for all the children. My son comes home buzzing from a fun filled day and regularly talks about the staff that look after him. The staff give a thorough hand over at the end of the day to keep us updated on the daily activities.
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Review from Charlene N (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attended the nursery and loved it. They were both cared for brilliantly and always had lots of fun. Always lots of great activities for the children and they make learning fun. We always had full trust in the staff and our children always came out happy. The staff really do care about
the children and I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from Katherine B (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have two kids at Toad Hall and both are happy there. It's been hard to not be able to see inside the nursery, due to covid, but the team have done a great job of trying to let us know what the space is like for the boys and how they are developing. We would love more information on their day but
I think that's natural, when you don't get to see them inside the space.
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Review from Beth W (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutley thrived since being at Toad Hall. All the staff are absolutley brilliant and very approachable if you have any problems at all or concerns about specific areas of your childs development. Could not fault this nursery and would 100% recommend!
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall has been so wonderful with our daughter - with lockdown we were very nervous about how she would settle into a new environment away from home.
The staff were so kind and reassuring and helped us with the settling process, all
made harder that drop-offs had to be at the door.
It’s now been
a few months since she started and we are seeing her grow in confidence and being more comfortable around new people.
Very happy with our choice of nursery.
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Review from Alice A (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall Berkhamsted has been one of the biggest contributors to my son's development. The staff have always been so welcoming and warming with us all and most importantly, my son. He’s made strong relationships with staff members and with other children. I couldn’t be happier with the care and nurturing
that my son receives. He is fiercely independent now and it can only get better from here. Thank you so much, everyone at Toad Hall Berkhamsted.
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Review from Linsey U (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby boy has been at Toad Hall since he was 11 months old. He has loved it since day one and has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are really friendly and take great care of him and I’m always amazed at how they get a group of 1-year-olds so well engaged in so many different learning activities.
They do some great things, with a good balance of child and adult-led learning. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from Claire G (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very nervous of my daughter starting nursery, due to lockdown, as the only faces she knew were ours. The nursery made sure they gave her plenty of settling in sessions and I shouldn’t have worried. She wriggles with excitement to go in every morning with a big smile on her face. She’s clearly
so happy there and spends each day with varied, fun but educational activities. Staff have been amazing, friendly, approachable and clearly dedicated to what they do. Highly recommended if you're looking for a nursery.
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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Toad Hall for a little over a year and absolutely loves her days there each week. The staff have been so caring and fun with her and have always made sure we feel connected to what she has done each day. We cannot recommend Toad Hall highly enough.
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Review from Steve B (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 14-month-old attends this nursery and I can't recommend it enough. The facilities are great and the staff are very accommodating with great attention to detail. They're extremely attentive to the children's needs, always happy and very helpful.
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Review from Caitlin F (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had two children attend Toad Hall in Berkhamsted and would recommend it wholeheartedly. The personal attention paid to the children by the staff and management is clear. I have consistently been impressed by the breadth of educational activities and subjects explored - particularly in preschool.
I would say that this nursery is on the higher end of the cost per day, but I cannot fault the quality of care given to the children.
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Review from Ekaterina (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot imagine my life without Toad Hall. Simply it is better than I could ever ask for. It makes my child a better person and myself a better mother. Would highly recommend and would not change it for anything else. My daughter started at Toad Hall at fifteen months old, three days a week. Then four
days a week from twenty-one months old and now she is full time, five days a week at the age of two years five months. Thank you, Toad Hall, for looking after us.
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Review from Rich (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention offered to my daughter is superb and this is evident from the moment you walk in the door. Everybody greets her, even staff who don't have direct involvement. She loves her time at Toad Hall and comes home excitedly chattering about all the things she has done, the range of which
is impressive. Really happy we chose Toad Hall!
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toad Hall Berkhamsted provides a safe, warm and fun atmosphere to care for our children (3+ and 14months). They are both flourishing and are supported and encouraged to meet all milestones. The staff put lots of effort to think of exciting and engaging activities and create lots of fun. The nursery
is well managed and regular investment in facilities.
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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter was one of the first babies to start at Toad Hall when it opened and she loved her time there, all the way through to starting reception class at school. Our son now attends and is just as happy. They have both developed key core learning and social skills in a safe and entertaining environment.
The level of care and interest shown by all members of staff is excellent and the management team have been so helpful in accommodating requests over the years.
Reply from Alicia Ford at Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted
Thank you for a lovely review.
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Toad Hall. They have both had a wonderful experience at the nursery over the last five years which has prepared them well for school. The staff have been excellent, always very caring and friendly, but also professional. They have loved all the activities at the nursery
especially Football, lots of playing in the garden, creative activities, music and stories. Most importantly though, the care has been fantastic and my children have been really happy there.
Reply from Alicia Ford at Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted
Thank you for the lovely review.
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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons have attended Toad Hall Nursery. I find the nursery friendly and welcoming. It’s always clean, comfortable and airconditioned. It’s a new setup and the rooms designs are well thought out for the age of the child, and each room has their own outdoor play area. The staff are friendly and
really looked after our children, nurtured and developed them.
Reply from Alicia Ford at Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted
Thank you for the review.
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Review from Diana E (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with friendly and approachable staff. Great at helping us and our son settle in. Lovely facilities and range of activities including trips out and about.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.532)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.532) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.808 for Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 130 Ratings = 4.808
  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 4.724 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted 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:

    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.724
  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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Alicia

Alicia Ford

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, I’m Alicia the Nursery Manager at Toad Hall Berkhamsted. I have 21 years of childcare experience. I hold a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies.


I lead a great team at Berkhamsted, in which we provide and offer a natural home-from-home environment for all of the children in our care.


I am a passionate Manager and strive to support my team with their personal development and the quality care they provide for the children.


Our nursery has amazing spaces to discover and explore both indoors and out.


If you have any questions or want to visit us, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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