Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green

Green Lane, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4SA
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9.9 32 Reviews
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At the heart of Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green is a commitment to excellence in every aspect of childcare. All areas of the nursery are designed to inspire wonder and curiosity, fostering a love for exploration and learning in a warm, inviting atmosphere. From cosy reading nooks to adventure soft play areas, the team create an environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally. With dedicated caregivers, they prioritise nurturing and individualised attention. They go above and beyond to ensure that each child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Through meaningful interactions, enriching experiences, and a strong sense of community, they lay the foundation for a lifetime of growth and opportunities. The nursery isn't just a place where children are cared for; it's a place where children blossom into confident and compassionate individuals.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Woo (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green Reviews (32)

9.9

Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green has 32 reviews.

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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at this nursery in July when she was just 7 months old, and as first-time parents, the whole experience has been far more positive than we could have imagined. Choosing childcare is such a big decision, and from the very beginning we felt reassured that this was the right place
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We first visited the nursery for a tour a month before her start date, and we were immediately struck by how welcoming and friendly the staff were. Every member of the team we met that day took time to say hello, answer our questions, and explain how the nursery operates. The rooms were bright, clean, and filled with a wide variety of toys and activities designed to engage children of different ages and stages. There was a clear sense of structure, but also plenty of opportunity for play and exploration. We left that visit feeling impressed and confident that this would be a nurturing environment for our little girl.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy who is now four years old has been attending old McDonald's Nursery Leverstock Green since he was 18 months old. What can I say? The nursery have been absolutely amazing with my little boy, he really suffered with his ears whereby it affected his speech. Senco managed to get him funding
and help and support from the local authority which has really brought him on. One member of staff in particular has been amazing with him and made sure that all his needs were met in the preschool. I honestly can't say a bad word about all of the staff they go above and beyond. The food that is served there is great, nutritional with lots of variation. The facilities available and toys and learning accessible is 10 out of 10. I'm so sad that my little boy will be leaving to go to school. I was even tempted to keep him on longer! I will miss them all and I'm forever grateful for what they have done for him. Thank you so much.
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Review from Adam R (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at this nursery. The staff are absolutely amazing - so knowledgeable, warm and genuinely caring. Its clear how passionate they are about looking after the children and supporting their development.
The nursery itself is fantastic, will brilliant resources
and lovely outdoor space that the children really enjoy. The menu is also excellent, offering a great variety of nutritious meals that our son loves.
Since joining, our son has learnt so much. The activities they plan are creative and engaging, and we absolutely love receiving the beautiful art work and updates with photos throughout the day. We also really appreciate how the nursery celebrates different festivals and cultures throughout the year, making it such an inclusive and enriching environment. The regular stay and play sessions for parents are a wonderful bonus.
We can't thank the team enough for the love, care and dedication they show every day. Highly recommend.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't feel happier with our choice of Nursery for our son. We have seen him thrive and grow in confidence since joining. All of the team at Old MacDonalds are amazing, we have very much appreciated their kindness, support and thoughtfulness. We are very grateful to the team and the wonderful start
they have given our son through kindness, fun, exploration, learning and most importantly friendship. Thank you!
Reply from David Selwood, Director at Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Thank you for your kind words they mean so much to all our team.
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Review from Megan O (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Leverstock Green for almost 2 years and I honestly cannot thank them enough. The team is incredible, so friendly, warm and welcoming. My daughter settled in so well and was always counting down to her next nursery day. She has learnt so much and has made some lovely friends. I would
recommend Leverstock Green to anyone, if we need childcare in the future, we will defiantly be returning.
Reply from David Selwood, Director at Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to the team.
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Review from Kirti P (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A Wonderful Nursery Experience!


We couldn't be happier with our daughter's time at Old McDonalds. The staff are incredibly caring and patient. Our daughter has grown so much in confidence, language, and independence since starting here.


Most importantly, our daughter is always excited to go to

nursery and comes home happy. That says it all! We're so grateful to the whole team for creating such a warm and supportive space.


Highly recommended to any parent looking for a nursery that feels like a second home!

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Review from B R (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has enjoyed going to Old Macdonald's Nursery and had learnt a lot during his time there. The resources are high quality and my son enjoys playing and learning in the outdoor area. The setting offer a lot of extracurricular activities such as Sports with the coach and Storybox. The theme weeks
make the learning interesting for my son and there are lots of opportunities for parents to get involved such as Parents Evening and Stay and Play. Staff are friendly and get to know the children well.
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Review from V K (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest daughter has been attending Old Mac's Leverstock Green Nursery since Jan 2023, and we've been happy with the care she's received. The staff are warm, friendly, and responsive to feedback. She settled in quickly and has thrived in the engaging environment.


The facilities are good - clean,

secure, and full of opportunities for learning through play. It's been wonderful to see her grow in confidence and come home happy and full of stories each day. She has made a really strong group of friends and will be sad to leave for primary school in September.


We've also enrolled our second daughter, and we feel at ease knowing she'll be in good hands. We would recommend Old Mac's to other families looking for a nurturing, well-run nursery.

Reply from David Selwood, Director at Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Thank you for your kind words they mean so much to all our team
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Review from Thomas C (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good communication, friendly and caring staff. The most important part and why me and my wife love and trust the nursery so much is how much both our daughters love it there. They are happy going in and coming out and the staff always seem to genuinely care about them, from the management through to
the teams managing them. We have and would continue to recommend this nursery to friends.
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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the setting in Leverstock Green for just over 2 years and has absolutely loved it. The preschool especially has been amazing. Not only do the children have so much fun they also learn so much. The staff member and her team evidently adore the children which enables us as parents
to always feel assured our daughter is happy. From daily updates to special events the team always go above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from David Selwood, Director at Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Thank you for your kind words they mean a lot to all of the team
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Old Macdonald's has been so supportive over the entire time my daughter has been there. The facilities are clean yet fun and engaging to the children. The site follows safety measures with only authorised people being able to enter the building. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about each and
every child, and they make wonderful connections helping the children reach their full ability. Daily events are recorded onto the app and drop off and pick up always include a little debrief of the day and how the child is.
The range of activities they do are broad and they always encourage the children to be independent where possible. We couldn't have asked for a better nursery experience.
Reply from David Selwood, Director at Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Thank you for your kind words they mean so much to us all
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Review from Kim B (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery - could not be happier with the choice we made for our son. From day one, staff have been friendly, reassuring and professional. The communication is excellent - we are always in the loop about what's going on at the nursery. Above all else, we feel like the staff (even
those not in our son's room) know him really well and they care for him so well. They always take the time to talk to us as parents and that is great. Amazing facilities too - the space, activities and learning opportunities are extensive. Our son absolutely loves the nursery!
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is really nice, the staff are lovely. We recently went inside on a parents evening to look around. The facilities look fun for the kids and it seems clean. The nursery also seems secure as you need to go through locked doors that can only be opened by the staff, who will ask you for ID
and a password if they don't know who you are. My son seems really happy going there and with the staff. The app they have is great and they often put up images of my child through the day playing and doing activities.
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Review from P O (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited a number of nurseries in Hemel and Old MacDonald's Leverstock Green was by far the best. The nursery has a modern, clean but homey feel. I fell in love with the decor and of course the soft play section. Additionally it's got a lovely outdoor area with plenty of activities for the kids to
do and the staff do an amazing job keeping it all so tidy and coming up with really creative ways for the kids to learn and play.
The best thing about the nursery is the staff - they are absolutely incredible! I feel so lucky to have had such caring staff looking after my daughter from 11 months to now. She's formed a tight bond with her key worker and it's a testament to the level of care and attention the staff give to the kids. I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the staff members and the amazing, diverse and healthy foods she makes for the kids.
Overall I'm extremely happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent.
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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, the facilities are great. The staff are friendly and kind and really take the time to get to know your child. The activities they create for the children to take part in are well thought out and encourage creativity. They seem to really prioritise the children getting outside which
is really important to me. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely Fantastic Nursery - Couldn't Be Happier!
I was initially very nervous about leaving my children at nursery, but those nerves quickly turned into happiness and relief. The way my children have settled in so quickly is a true testament to how fantastic the staff are. Every member of the team
is enthusiastic, cheerful, and incredibly supportive, giving me complete confidence and peace of mind each day.Having worked in a nursery myself, I can clearly see how nurtured and well-cared-for the children are in this setting. It's evident that the staff genuinely care and go above and beyond to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment. The app is a brilliant feature - I love receiving daily photos and videos of what my children are up to. It makes going back to work so much easier knowing they're happy and well looked after. Overall, I'm genuinely thrilled with everything the nursery provides. My children come home happy and tired, which just shows how much fun they've had
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, I would recommend this to anyone.
Very friendly staff and are great at communicating, my little one absolutely loves it and his development has come on leaps and bound whilst being part of this nursery.
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Review from Kami E (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Old McDonald's Day Nursery in Leverstock Green has been such a great place for our son. From day one, we felt really welcomed and reassured that our child was in safe hands.
All the staff are great and friendly, especially a few members of staff; they're absolutely amazing! You can really tell they
love what they do. They're caring, full of energy, and always so patient. Our child has grown in confidence and looks forward to nursery every day, which says it all!
The team keeps us updated and involved, and it's lovely to see how much effort they put into making the days fun and full of learning.
We're so happy we chose Old McDonald's, we would definitely recommend it to other parents.
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Review from M. D (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier at Old MacDonald's! It's an exceptional place for my son! He has been attending for over a year, and it's incredible to see how much he has blossomed since joining. The staff are warm, caring, and truly invested in each child's growth, which really puts my mind at ease.
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the standout features for me is their app, which provides regular updates, photos, and insights into his day. It's such a joy to see snapshots of his activities, from creative arts to outdoor play, and it keeps me connected to his experience even when I'm not there.
My son is thriving here - he's learning new things every day and developing wonderful friendships. His confidence and social skills have grown so much, and I attribute a lot of this to the nurturing environment they provide. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a supportive, enriching, and fun place for him to learn and grow. I highly recommend Old MacDonald's Day Nursery to any parent!
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can not put into words how amazing this nursery is! The staff's professionalism is outstanding! From reassuring nervous parents to great communication. Communication in regards to updates on sickness or your child's well-being is always dealt with with such empathy. The app is filled with amazing
pictures nearly every day but staff still find the time to verbal feedback to you at pick-up. Our daughter runs into the nursery and leaves asking to go back for longer. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds with her report leveling her at greater depth. The learning activities they provide are on another level! The nursery finds all possible ways to involve working parents with stay-and-play dates after 3 pm and late parent evenings that include raffle prizes! I think a nursery speaks volumes when a 2-year-old is able to name all the staff in its facility. It's also nice to see management in rooms too! A huge thank you to Old Mac Leverstock and all the hard work you have put in! We're so happy!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.935 for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green is calculated as follows: ( (358 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 382 Ratings = 4.935
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green is based on 32 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 32 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green

What is the Age Range of Children that Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green accepts?

Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green Open?

Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green 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 Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green have capacity for?

Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green to the centre of Hemel Hempstead?

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

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