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Apple Daycare Wild Hill

Wild Hill Village Hall, 6 Wild Hill, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6EB
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Apple Daycare Wild Hill, Hatfield
Apple Daycare Wild Hill, Hatfield
Apple Daycare Wild Hill, Hatfield

Apple Daycare Ltd applies the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage and adopts a child-centred approach. Each day is carefully planned to cater to the specific needs of the children, incorporating a variety of engaging activities to support each child's learning and development.

Apple Daycare at Wild Hill has two large rooms.

The main hall is the preschool room and is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years. The preschool...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Samantha Baker(Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & week in between Christmas & New year

Parking

  • There is plenty of onsite parking at the Wild Hill Nursery.

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session 07:30-18:30

Half Day Session 07:30-13:00 / 13:00-18:30

Funding only and paid for sessions available.

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

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Apple Daycare Wild Hill Reviews (42)

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Apple Daycare Wild Hill has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Apple Daycare Wild Hill has 42 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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After scouring every single nursery in Hertford; I'm so glad I found Apple. My son has been there since he was 1. starting at the "House" and has spent the past several months at "Wildhill."

Everything has been perfect. Even at the start - his settling in sessions where the emphasis was purely on his welfare, settling in and getting to know him and now to understanding what he is interested in and tailoring his learning towards that interest. Every request I've ever made has been honoured with the upmost care. Dietary changes/nappies/change of hours/ the odd extra day. The team and bond my son has with them makes me feel less guilty for leaving him and gives me one less worry while I'm at work. He's excited every day to go and see them. I know his day is fuelled by good food, people who care, fun learning and alot of fresh air when he wants it. Such a gem of a place. Thank you.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are really happy with Apple at Wildhill, our daughter really enjoys going to nursery and the staff are all so lovely and attentive. I love that they go for nature walks in the field and there seems to be a good mix of structure and free play in their day. I also really appreciate that we get detailed daily updates along with photos from the day. It's always a joy to see what they have been up to.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My twin boys started at Wild Hill in October and they have genuinely loved every minute . The staff are so kind to them and I feel so happy knowing they are in a place they love and being nurtured .
They are always doing different activities daily and my boys genuinely get so excited as soon as we pull up.

Thank you so much to all the staff for taking such good care of my babies.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Wild Hill is a lovely nursery and my son very much enjoys going into nursery.
The staff at Wild Hill were very kind and supportive when helping to settle my son into nursery for the first time.
The activities that the team organise are great and I can really see how my son has developed since going to nursery.
The team keep you updated via an app, where they publish details about my son's day, which is great and I love to see what he's been up to.
The staff at Wild Hill are lovely and create a fun and nurturing environment for the children.

My son is also a big fan of the lovely home cooked food!!

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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy absolutely loves going to Apple day care, he is so excited every time I drop him off! All of the staff are wonderful, so caring and energetic! The planned activities are amazing and they do lots of outdoor play!

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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has attended Apple Daycare since he was just 6 months old. I was initially very nervous about him starting so young, but he absolutely loved it from the beginning.
Others often comment on how advanced his speech and development are for his age and I truly believe this is a result of his experience at Apple.
He quickly formed strong bonds with the nursery staff, and these relationships have remained consistent throughout his two years at both The House and Wildhill settings.
The team are incredibly supportive and genuinely care about the wellbeing and development of the children. Knowing he is happy, safe, and thriving at Apple has made returning to work so much easier.

Thank you to all of the team, we feel very lucky to have found such a nurturing environment for our son.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We love Apple Daycare at Wild Hill! Our son loves going to nursery and doesn't want to leave when we come to pick him up. The staff are hard working and cheerful and really seem to love their job which is great to see. The food at nursery is home made and fresh every day and the children get plenty of outdoor time. The staff also work really hard to ensure the kids are stimulated and every day is jam packed with different activities. I would highly recommend Apple Daycare.

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Review from Ben L (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Wildhill since the Spring. He loves going to nursery and enjoys his days, with a mix of free play and structured activities. His key worker has a great relationship with him but all of the staff are equally able to provide support and aid his development. We feel that he is safe at the Wildhill site. He sleeps well and eats well. Everyone is positive and it is a happy place for him to be. Most days he doesn't want to leave!

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little girl attends apple care, she has visited three locations and I can truly say the nursery is the best!
The workers are IMPECCABLE my little girl adores them all and I cannot scream how much I love this place.
I drop her off knowing that she is well looked after.

No words will say how much I love the nursery and I would million percent recommend x

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Wild Hill since January and she has settled in very well. She has a lovely bond with her key worker and all the staff are very good. They are always doing different activities and learning new things which they keep us all up to date with on an app, along with additional information like food, drink and nappy changes. I feel very comfortable with my daughter attending this nursery setting and feel she has definitely benefited from attending. They have been very helpful in encouraging my daughter with any delays in development and set goals for her to work towards. I would highly recommend this nursery, the setting and the lovely team.

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Review from Natasha D (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have gone to Apple Day Care and have loved every minute of it.
My son progressed up to the wild hill setting in October last year and it was so seemless. Luckily 2 of his favourite key workers went with him (thank you) but he regularly mentions new people in the setting.
I love all the activities they allow the kids to access including maximum outdoor time which my son loves as well as external companies/leaders they bring in.

My son loves going to nursery and is excited every time I drop him off. It is so reassuring to send him to a loving and heartwarming environment with such lovely staff.

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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Wild Hill since January and we couldn't recommend it enough!
All the staff there are so friendly and welcoming, from the everyday team to the back room chef, our little boy looks so happy when he is left and looks forward to the days he attends nursery.
The team create so many wonderful interactive activities, which are fun as well as educational. They have the kids well-being and development at their best interest.

Thank you for making us feel at ease and providing our son with an amazing childcare service.

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Review from Harry G (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Son has been with Apple for nearly a year and I can honestly say I feel completely safe and at ease leaving my child at Wild Hill. My child's Key Worker consistently goes above and beyond with his Learning and Development. My child also loves another staff member in particular and the other girls and runs into Nursery with a smile on his face! I would highly Recommend Apple to everybody and I definitely wouldn't send him anywhere else!!

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Review from Ciara L (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff here have been really kind and supportive while helping to settle my daughter into nursery for the first time. The communication is great, the acitivies and planning they do is comprehensive and there is a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere. I look forward to seeing what my daughter has been up to at the end of the day and know that the feedback I get from everyone is honest and child centered.

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Review from Deanna D (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son loves going in each day and the staff all seem wonderful so I am really happy with our experience of Apple daycare at wildhill. It's a nice big nursery so lots of toys that my son loves to play with and there's space for him to run around. Looking forward to the new play area being built outside too. It's lovely receiving the photos and daily diary updates on the app, that's been really good. Overall a great experience and would recommend them!

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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We could not be happier with our experience at Wildhill. From the moment our son joined, he has absolutely thrived in every way. The range of activities they offer is excellent. There is always some sort of messy play, arts and crafts, outdoor time, and on a Thursday our son LOVES the early years class. Every day is thoughtfully planned and it really shows in his learning! He has come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are so skilled at introducing early literacy and numeracy in playful, engaging ways, and it's incredible to see how much he picks up. He comes home excited to share new songs, words, and ideas.
One of the things we appreciate most is how caring and kind the team are, in particular his key worker who he adores!!

We feel so lucky to have found this nursery. It has given our son the perfect start to his early years, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, fun, safe space where their child can thrive!

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Review from Nicki G (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child has been at Wild Hill for 6months and was at a different Apple setting prior to that. He attends two days a week and absolutely loves it!

Harriet and Olivia have created such a warm and welcoming setting that my child walks in happily, with no fuss, and as a parent that's so reassuring and I couldn't ask for anything more. Tilly, Lisa and Louise are also brilliant and my child has built lovely relationships with them. I can't imagine sending my baby anywhere else, thank you to the Wild Hill team!

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I was very apprehensive about my youngest son attending nursery so young. I viewed 5 other nurseries before deciding to go to apple daycare and now my eldest daughter attends too.
The staff are absolutely amazing and try hard day in day out to make the kids day fun and educational. Home cooked meals, snacks, days in the garden and even visits from firefighters.
My son and daughter run into nursery and come out smiling.
The touches they do for special events such as easter, mothers day, fathers day are so thoughtful and the handmade gifts from the kids you can treasure for ever.
They honestly go that extra mile and I feel my children are well looked after.

You can see on the app the daily tasks the children are going to be doing that day. Timing of toileting/nappy changing when suncream was applied, and how much they ate. They picked up a contact allergy straight away with my daughter. The staff have all been wonderful. Thankyou again.

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Review from J J (Foster Parent of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Child always happy to go to preschool & met with friendly warm caring staff! Although this was a short experience for the child in my care nothing was too much and it was a very positive experience for him thank you!

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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Wild Hill two days a week since February, and we couldn't be happier with the care she's received. Prior to this, she was at their other branch, which we also found to be excellent - so our expectations were high.
From day one, the staff at Wild Hill have been absolutely amazing. They are incredibly caring, nurturing, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being and development. It's clear they create a warm and supportive environment where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to thrive.
My daughter settled in quickly and always looks forward to her nursery days. It's a joy to see how much she enjoys her time there and the strong bonds she's built with both the staff and other children.

We're so grateful to have found a setting that feels like a home away from home. Thank you to the wonderful team for everything you do!

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Meet the Team (5)

Samantha Baker
Samantha BakerJob Title:Head of NurseryJoined: 2011
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 Pleasant
Samantha PleasantJob Title:Group Operations ManagerJoined: 2013
Qualifications:
Level 6, holding a BA(Hons) in Special Educational Needs.

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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 Knight
Madison KnightJob Title:RegistrarJoined: 2019
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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.

Olivia Harrison
Olivia HarrisonJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2019
Qualifications:
Level 4 Early Years Education
Extensive Understanding Autism training

Paediatric First Aid

Harriet Brown
Harriet BrownJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2020
Qualifications:
Level 4 in Early Years
Paediatric First Aid

SENCO training

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