Apple Daycare Oxlease House

Oxlease House, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8TJ
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  • Apple Daycare Oxlease House, Hatfield
Oxlease House opened in April 2021.

The nursery provides childcare for up to 40 children aged up to 5 years in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

The nursery follows the EYFS curriculum to build each child's social, communication, physical, academic and creative skills.

Nutritionally balanced meals are provided and special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session 07:30-18:30
Half Day Session 07:30-13:00 / 13:00-18:30
Funded Sessions 09:00-12:00 / 09:00-15:00 / 13:00-17:00


Funding only and paid for sessions available.


Please visit our website for up to date fees and funding information.

Contact Apple Daycare Oxlease House to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Samantha Baker (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • on site

Apple Daycare Oxlease House Reviews (20)

9.7

Apple Daycare Oxlease House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Apple Daycare Oxlease House has 20 reviews.

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Review from Regeline Eunice L (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff and manager of the daycare were all lovely. My daughter always look forward into coming to the nursery. They are also very proactive regarding my daughter's development. I am so happy with the help I am getting from them.
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Review from T J (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall very happy with the nursery and my children have throughly enjoyed their experience at Apply Daycare. The nursery provides several activities throughout the week focusing on their development but also some fun too with dancing & singing and gymnastics.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After we moved home, my daughter joined this nursery from another setting and was welcomed with so much love and care. She settled quickly and still speaks fondly of the staff. That experience gave me complete confidence to enrol my son, who is also having a wonderful time.


The nursery is incredibly

flexible compared to others we have used. The staff are happy, calm and enthusiastic, creating a positive environment where children clearly feel secure and supported. Georgetta is truly exceptional, and the whole team is kind and professional. The children learn so much, and the staff go above and beyond for both development and wellbeing. They were also fantastic in supporting my son through potty training. I feel completely confident leaving my children in their care.
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so lovely. My Son comes home talking about the Nursery Manager at Oxlease House, Gorgetta. I even say to him do you want to go and see Gorgetta today on his Nursery days and he says yes mummy and goes and gets his bag to go straight away! Thank you so much to the lovely staff that make
him feel so at home everyday and loved, myself and his Father are very grateful.
Thank you,
Theo's Mum x
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Review from Langtone M (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Would like to appreciate ADC Oxlease for the quality care they offered my son always ever since he joined the preschool and most importantly this January. My son has developed his speech amongst other things quite well evidence of a lot of engagement at pre-school. He is always smart.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started with his settle in sessions in August (11 months old) and now attends everyday. The girls at Apple Daycare are amazing, and seeing my little one now stroll in on his own so happy really shows this. They are so nurturing and reassuring. My son has had some issues with his health recently
and they really show how much they care. Assuring they do everything they can to tend to his needs, including allergies and always checking in with us on hospital stays. My son has grown so much in his confidence and his independence and I couldn't thank the girls enough for all their hard work, they really go above and beyond for the children in their care. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe, caring., nurturing nursery.
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Review from K E (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very experienced staff ,very well trained,always smiling.
My son love the Appledaycare Nursery the have different activities every day,food is very good and fresh .
I'm so happy taking my son to this Nursery
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Apple Day Care since May, 2024, and has enjoyed every minute of it. The staff are fantastic and really take an interest in each individual child. My daughter comes home happy everyday, and will refer to her friends and teachers on a regular basis. The activities are varied,
including sports coaches coming into the setting, and the garden area is excellent. The communication from the nursery is good, and they're very responsive. I would definitely recommend.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Oxlease House in September (age 9 months). This was the first time he was under the care of someone other than me and my husband. The staff were really supportive during his settling-in period, providing messages and photos, which gave me peace of mind and reassurance that he was in
the right place. The staff are friendly, kind, nurturing, and supportive-always willing to listen and give feedback. He's grown so much in independence. The fact that he goes in happily and holds out his arms to his key workers is a sign that he loves being at nursery and is truly cared for. The daily updates are insightful and provide a snapshot of the day, showcasing the numerous engaging and fun activities the children experience. The food is prepared on site, and my son loves the meals. He is thriving and developing new skills and language daily. I can't thank the staff enough for their hard work and commitment. The term time contract provides flexibility. I recommend the nursery.
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Review from Scarlett R (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Apple Oxlease. Our daughter is so happy there and always comes out of the door smiling. Her key worker is wonderful - very kind and supportive. They've recently been so helpful with potty training. Would 100% recommend. They have all ages in together which we love - my daughters friends are
the older girls and they are the cutest girl gang together.
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Review from Harshavardhan P (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
i am really happy with the nursery . They look after kids really well and teach kids some useful learning stuff and all the staff are so patient as well. My daughter learned lot of good stuff in terms of behaviour, learning and communication . I would definitely recommend Apple DayCare center
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Review from Mu Z (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so thankful to Apple Daycare for their incredible support, especially when I was starting a new job. The admission was quick and smooth, allowing me to focus on work knowing my son was in safe hands.
The staff are genuinely compassionate and caring, they keep me well informed with honest updates,
and his daily activities, meals and progress. My son enjoys going everyday and I've seen amazing improvements in his speech behaviour, learning, and social skills. He's always happy each day.
I couldn't be happier with our experience so far, the nursery has made a big difference for our family.
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are lovely & genuinely care for & know the children well. Staff seem happy, with a positive vibe.
Great to have external companies (eg gymnastics) come in to give children different opportunities.
Menu is varied - giving children opportunity to try things that they wouldn't get at home.
No
complaints at all! Thank you xx
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons have been attending Apple day care for over a year now and I've been very happy with the staffs attentive to them everyday!
They are very happy to go nursery, always have an amazing time. Could not recommend apple day care enough, we've had a lovely experience with them.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've recently moved my daughter to Apple Daycare Oxlease House from another nursery which did not meet my requirements and couldn't be happier. The staff are amazing, very communicative and always there to answer any questions. The nursery offers variety of freshly made meals and great activites for
the kids. Everyday we receive information through an app about day activities, meals, nappy changes, including loads of pictures from the day. My daughter loves going there and is always excited to tell me all about her day when she gets home. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and patience.
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery! My friend recommended Apple Daycare, I wasn’t sure what to start with, but I needed a nursery that was closer after my return to the office. My friend only had good things to say about them, so I gave it a go. Once my son went in there, I could see his progression week after week, his
speech and social skills had improved a lot, up until he recently left the nursery for reception. Whereas previous nursery he went to, he had a good improvement for a month or two, then stayed stagnant for a while.
The practitioners are very caring, always lots of cuddles for the kids. They plan many activities to keep the children excited and stimulated.
My son also has special dietary requirements, which they never found it is a hassle to prepare them.
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Review from Donna S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I genuinely do not think any words could express how great I think this setting is. My daughter has been there for nearly a year now and has loved every second. The nursery has completely exceeded my expectations on both the nurturing and educational sides. The care they show for the children is like
an extended member of my family and as a parent, you couldn't ask for more.
She has been able to grow in her learning and her social skills through the countless clubs they bring in. An extra special thanks to the chef for her amazing food choices day on day and my daughter has been able to try more foods than she normally would with her varied and healthy menu choices.
My daughter, unfortunately, leaves this setting at the end of July for a new adventure in school, and I truly believe Oxlease House has given her the best possible start to school life. She will miss all the practitioners and has already asked when she can go back to visit! Thank you Oxlease House.
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Review from Gabriela (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing nursery. Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, patience with children, for making every day a fun and rewarding environment. My daughter has been attending Apple Daycare for 2 months now and she is so happy there. Since the first day it feels like a second
home to her. All the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide her with so much care, attention, and positivity. I have found the key workers to be very friendly, communicative, caring and so supportive.
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Review from Abby L (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (aged 3) has been attending since the setting opened on the 12th April. Attending 3 days a week, she is always excited to go back -which as a parent is always reassuring! All the staff are very friendly and always helpful to go above a beyond!
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Review from Helena O (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely brand new setup with a marvellous team that look after the children very well. The settling-in sessions are very helpful with parents allowed to stay and help their child settle. I would highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.708)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10 for Apple Daycare Oxlease House 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 4.833 for Apple Daycare Oxlease House is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.833
  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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Apple Daycare Oxlease House is based on 15 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.875
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (5)

Samantha

Samantha Baker

Job Title: Head of Nursery Joined: 2010

Qualifications:
Cache Diploma, Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples' Work Force.
OFSTED Registered Childminder, graded as Outstanding in all areas.
Paediatric First Aid


Samantha (Sam) has extensive childcare experience, including having 2 children of her own. She initially started Apple Daycare as a childminding services before transitioning into a nursery in 2013 and then expanded Apple Daycare into a nursery group in 2015.


Before having children, Sam worked as a singer/song writer and makeup artist. She studied theatre and creative arts at the Guild Hall London and has many skills as a musician and performer, which she loves to incorporate into her practice.

Samantha

Samantha Pleasant

Job Title: Group Operations Manager Joined: 2013

Qualifications:
Level 6, holding a BA(Hons) in Special Educational Needs.
Paediatric First Aid


Samantha ( Sammie) is mainly responsible for managing the team at all five settings, arranging the staff rotas to ensure we have the right number of staff at the right place at the right time, and managing SENCO responsibilities.


She is married to John and they have a daughter Rosemary-Belle.

Madison

Madison Knight

Job Title: Registrar Joined: 2019

Qualifications:
BA(Hons) in History from The University of Bristol.
Paediatric First Aid


Madison worked as an Angel for Apple in 2019 & has now returned to handle the registration responsibilities, including booking and conducting viewings, creating care plans, and amending current care.

Mollie

Mollie Hayles

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Qualifications:
Level 6 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid

Georgeta

Georgeta Socoteanu

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Qualifications:
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid

Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Daycare Oxlease House

What is the Age Range of Children that Apple Daycare Oxlease House accepts?

Apple Daycare Oxlease House accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Apple Daycare Oxlease House Open?

Apple Daycare Oxlease House is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Apple Daycare Oxlease House have capacity for?

Apple Daycare Oxlease House has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Apple Daycare Oxlease House to the centre of Hatfield?

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

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