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Birch Centre Hill End Lane, St Albans, AL4 0RA
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17 September 2025
An AMAZING nursery! My daughter has just finished Ladybirds after two years there and had a fantastic time. I can't recommend the staff there highly enough -- they look after the children so well and are a pleasure to deal with on a day to day basis. My daughter is so fond of the staff and she talks about them all the time. The location in the park is also lovely with parking easy and plentiful. I couldn't have wished for a better place to send my daughter.
05 August 2025
We've had the best experience at ladybirds over the past four years. The staff are absolutely amazing - so caring, kind, and genuinely invested in the kids. They've helped our little one grow into a confident, happy child and we're so thankful for all the love, support, and fun along the way.
04 August 2025
Both my children went to Ladybirds's and my youngest has flourished here. She started off as a very anxious, shy child but is now full of confidence and skills I could never have imagined she'd have already. The staff are all so caring and supportive. There was never a day my kids didn't want to go into nursery and I'm so thankful to Ladybirds's for looking after my children so well. My oldest left a year ago and he still talks about Ladybirds and the staff. I recommended ladybirds to my whole family and all the cousins have also attended so I would recommend it to every parent.
16 June 2025
We have loved our 7 years at Ladybirds and we are very sad to be leaving in the summer. Both our children have attended full time since they were 10 months old so we have experienced each of the rooms. We couldn't be happier with the team, each of the key workers makes a real effort to build a personal relationship with the children and provide support for any of the phases a child might currently be in, including sleep issues and fussy eating! They make the most of the lovely park setting and spend a considerable amount of time out and about which has been really great for our kids' well being and development. We would highly recommend the nursery and the staff, they have taken excellent care of our children over the years.
07 April 2025
On the whole we felt our child was very much cared for and supported throughout her time at Ladybirds. She has always been happy to go in and any concerns we have had over her development, the nursery staff were understanding and put in provisions to aid her development. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because it is very expensive, especially given we have never been provided with nappies or food. However, the level of care has been excellent.
30 August 2024
Our daughter has loved her two years at Ladybirds! Both in Kingfishers and Preschool classes; she has developed as an individual and as a member of the group. The encouragement, enthusiasm and care shown by all the teachers have made the nursery a joyful part of her life, and we are so happy that we chose Ladybirds.
19 August 2024
Ladybirds is what every parent should dream for their child for a full-time nursery. The children are so well looked after and loved. Our daughter was there from 8 months until she left for reception and she has been so well cared for at every stage. The standard of learning in all rooms, particularly in pre-school is incredible and really sets them up for reception. As parents we have been given so much support and no question or request has been too much. We send our own food so nutrition is hard to rate but they are always great with advice and feedback on how they eat. In terms of value for money, childcare in the UK is expensive but relatively I believe the level of care you receive is priceless in Ladybirds and so have given it 5*. I cannot recommend Ladybirds Nursery enough, we feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful nursery for our daughter.
02 August 2024
The staff are exceptional, and both of our kids are thriving, incredible how many activities they fit into a single day, love events like sports day, the Christmas play, and graduation, forest school is a dream for the kids, couldn't be happier.
08 March 2024
Our daughter has been going to Ladybirds Nursery for around 9 months. She started in the baby room, Doves, and recently moved to the walkers room, Starlings. She absolutely loves the nursery, and so do we. The staff are all so well trained and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs and caring for little ones. Our daughter is so happy there and has made some really strong bonds with her key workers and with the other kids. The nursery offers a wide range of activities, and they are well organized into themes by terms. We love that the kids go out as often as the weather allows into the lovely park setting. Parents are kept well informed about each day with an app, with a verbal download at pick up, and with regular newsletters. The only small downside is that lunch/dinner aren't provided, so is a considerable extra effort. But the quality of the overall experience is brilliant and most of that is down to the talent and dedication of the excellent staff.
22 February 2024
Our little boy started at Ladybirds when he was 6 months old. It was so important to us to find the right nursery for our boy. We looked around and visited multiple nurseries but just knew that Ladybirds was the perfect one the moment we walked in. The staff are incredibly kind. You can see they genuinely care and love the children in their care. We were struck by the beautiful values by which the nursery operates. They use positive words of affirmation to encourage the children. The wide variety of activities they offer, from messy play to daily walks in the park to arts and crafts, really impressed us. The key workers are all truly lovely and give an in-depth report if your child every day. We love the fact that the kids get to go outside every day and play in the park, creating a real sense of adventure in them. I would not have chosen any other nursery for our kids and we feel incredibly grateful to be part of the Ladybirds family.
09 February 2024
The nursery is great for my little girl. We were worried if she would like it but now, we know for sure she loves going to nursery. Her key person is caring and understanding as well as the other two people who look after the group of babies/toddlers. The daily update is a great way to experience what she did in the nursery. The team has been very responsive whenever we have any questions or when we message. Location right in the middle of a park is great for their outdoor activity.
10 August 2023
We can't rate Ladybirds highly enough and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. Our daughter joined the nursery when she was 1 and stayed through to pre-school and she has loved all of it. All of the staff get to know each of the children and therefore are able to give them the individual care and support that they need. They spend a lot of time outside with the children and encourage and challenge them to become independent young people. It has been the best start for our daughter and thanks to Ladybirds, she is now ready and excited to start school.
09 August 2023
Fantastic nursery in an amazing location with huge amounts of outdoor space on their doorstep and nearby. Large free car park makes pick up and drop offs very easy. Huge development in my daughter over two years, and she’s now very much ready for school. They keep parents informed and involved, and we were invited to several events throughout the year. Great variety of indoor and outdoor activities and lots of art projects got brought home. They go out in almost any weather and my daughter is always exhausted at the end of the day. Staff and all very friendly and helpful in the day-to-day and when it comes to admin etc. Wasn’t our closest nursery, was a 15-30 minute drive for us but we definitely made the right choice and have no regrets and would definitely recommend it to anyone in St Albans.
27 July 2023
Our son is currently in Ladybirds Nursery, graduating in July 2023. He started at Ladybirds Nursery in Sep 2021. I have only good things to say about this Nursery, the care is excellent, they always keep parents informed, and they genuinely care about the progress of children and how to prepare them for the next step in life. Furthermore, the location where the Nursery is situated is beautiful and green, with easy access for drop off and collection. We have two children, our eldest also attended/graduated at Ladybirds (from September 2019 to July 2021). The high quality has been consistent throughout all these years and I strongly recommend this Nursery. Big thank you to all staff.
19 July 2023
We couldn't fault Ladybirds Nursery, our son has loved attending. The staff are exceptional, not only in what they have taught our son but the way they nurture the kids as well. They couldn’t have given our son a better preparation for school. I would highly recommend.
07 July 2023
Both of my daughters have attended Ladybirds Nursery at various ages, from 1 to 4, and it has been absolutely wonderful. They have had so much fun and also learned so much. The staff are always so friendly, welcoming and brilliant with the kids, and there's a huge range of activities on offer, including phonics and basic reading and writing for the preschool kids. They also spend a lot of time outdoors, going on a walk every day, plus forest school for the preschoolers, where they spend a good chunk of the afternoon in the park doing various activities. They are also provided with a healthy snack each day (morning and afternoon), and they do fun cooking activities sometimes too. My youngest daughter is leaving Ladybirds this month and I'm sad that our relationship will come to an end - they've truly been brilliant.
06 December 2022
This is a lovely nursery in a beautiful location. The children spend a lot of hours outdoors which for me is very important. During the preschool year, they do two hours of forest school which is done in a fantastic way where children move, play and learn directly in and from nature and develop while watching and experiencing things that cannot get in a class. The staff are very caring and my son was always happy to go to nursery even though he was among the youngest ones. He started at eleven months and we had the opportunity to get through all the stages. The nursery is clean and well-organised for babies with a sleeping room. The food is not provided apart from breakfast and fruit snacks and this was fine by us as we were happy to control what he was eating at such a young age. Finally, I can say although my son is a summer baby, he settled very well at Reception in a completely new school where he had no familiar faces at all. They did a great job preparing him for this!
17 August 2022
Ladybirds have been outstanding in the development of both my daughters. They create a safe and fun environment that allows them to explore and find out what they enjoy. The team work hard to get the children ready for school, and it really made the transition to reception much easier. The staff are very friendly, and they really helped us when our daughter was finding nursery challenging.
17 August 2022
It's a wonderful nursery with a lovely ambience. The staff and teachers are very friendly, warm and provide excellent care while also supporting the children to learn as they grow from babies to pre-schoolers. Highly recommend the nursery.
09 August 2022
My daughter started Ladybirds from two and a half years old. From the first morning, she walked confidently into the nursery without us and never looked back. She has always been eager to go into the nursery and enjoyed her time there. One of the highlights is they are based in a park so take the children out for a walk in nature every day. My daughter has just graduated pre-school and has developed amazingly over this past year. Ladybirds have prepared her for school, whether that's academic, sitting still for carpet time, listening to a teacher or other children, and interacting with her peers. Ladybirds have been brilliant at dealing with challenging situations with other children, able to care for everyone involved, ie set boundaries and work closely with parents. The staff there are warm, friendly, fun and genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs (something which was one of my primary focuses when looking around at local nurseries). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ladybirds to any parent.
Latest Reviews for Ladybirds Nursery
17 September 2025
An AMAZING nursery! My daughter has just finished Ladybirds after two years there and had a fantastic time. I can't recommend the staff there highly enough -- they look after the children so well and are a pleasure to deal with on a day to day basis. My daughter is so fond of the staff and she talks about them all the time. The location in the park is also lovely with parking easy and plentiful. I couldn't have wished for a better place to send my daughter.
05 August 2025
We've had the best experience at ladybirds over the past four years. The staff are absolutely amazing - so caring, kind, and genuinely invested in the kids. They've helped our little one grow into a confident, happy child and we're so thankful for all the love, support, and fun along the way.
04 August 2025
Both my children went to Ladybirds's and my youngest has flourished here. She started off as a very anxious, shy child but is now full of confidence and skills I could never have imagined she'd have already. The staff are all so caring and supportive. There was never a day my kids didn't want to go into nursery and I'm so thankful to Ladybirds's for looking after my children so well. My oldest left a year ago and he still talks about Ladybirds and the staff. I recommended ladybirds to my whole family and all the cousins have also attended so I would recommend it to every parent.
16 June 2025
We have loved our 7 years at Ladybirds and we are very sad to be leaving in the summer. Both our children have attended full time since they were 10 months old so we have experienced each of the rooms. We couldn't be happier with the team, each of the key workers makes a real effort to build a personal relationship with the children and provide support for any of the phases a child might currently be in, including sleep issues and fussy eating! They make the most of the lovely park setting and spend a considerable amount of time out and about which has been really great for our kids' well being and development. We would highly recommend the nursery and the staff, they have taken excellent care of our children over the years.
07 April 2025
On the whole we felt our child was very much cared for and supported throughout her time at Ladybirds. She has always been happy to go in and any concerns we have had over her development, the nursery staff were understanding and put in provisions to aid her development. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because it is very expensive, especially given we have never been provided with nappies or food. However, the level of care has been excellent.
30 August 2024
Our daughter has loved her two years at Ladybirds! Both in Kingfishers and Preschool classes; she has developed as an individual and as a member of the group. The encouragement, enthusiasm and care shown by all the teachers have made the nursery a joyful part of her life, and we are so happy that we chose Ladybirds.
19 August 2024
Ladybirds is what every parent should dream for their child for a full-time nursery. The children are so well looked after and loved. Our daughter was there from 8 months until she left for reception and she has been so well cared for at every stage. The standard of learning in all rooms, particularly in pre-school is incredible and really sets them up for reception. As parents we have been given so much support and no question or request has been too much. We send our own food so nutrition is hard to rate but they are always great with advice and feedback on how they eat. In terms of value for money, childcare in the UK is expensive but relatively I believe the level of care you receive is priceless in Ladybirds and so have given it 5*. I cannot recommend Ladybirds Nursery enough, we feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful nursery for our daughter.
02 August 2024
The staff are exceptional, and both of our kids are thriving, incredible how many activities they fit into a single day, love events like sports day, the Christmas play, and graduation, forest school is a dream for the kids, couldn't be happier.
08 March 2024
Our daughter has been going to Ladybirds Nursery for around 9 months. She started in the baby room, Doves, and recently moved to the walkers room, Starlings. She absolutely loves the nursery, and so do we. The staff are all so well trained and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs and caring for little ones. Our daughter is so happy there and has made some really strong bonds with her key workers and with the other kids. The nursery offers a wide range of activities, and they are well organized into themes by terms. We love that the kids go out as often as the weather allows into the lovely park setting. Parents are kept well informed about each day with an app, with a verbal download at pick up, and with regular newsletters. The only small downside is that lunch/dinner aren't provided, so is a considerable extra effort. But the quality of the overall experience is brilliant and most of that is down to the talent and dedication of the excellent staff.
22 February 2024
Our little boy started at Ladybirds when he was 6 months old. It was so important to us to find the right nursery for our boy. We looked around and visited multiple nurseries but just knew that Ladybirds was the perfect one the moment we walked in. The staff are incredibly kind. You can see they genuinely care and love the children in their care. We were struck by the beautiful values by which the nursery operates. They use positive words of affirmation to encourage the children. The wide variety of activities they offer, from messy play to daily walks in the park to arts and crafts, really impressed us. The key workers are all truly lovely and give an in-depth report if your child every day. We love the fact that the kids get to go outside every day and play in the park, creating a real sense of adventure in them. I would not have chosen any other nursery for our kids and we feel incredibly grateful to be part of the Ladybirds family.
09 February 2024
The nursery is great for my little girl. We were worried if she would like it but now, we know for sure she loves going to nursery. Her key person is caring and understanding as well as the other two people who look after the group of babies/toddlers. The daily update is a great way to experience what she did in the nursery. The team has been very responsive whenever we have any questions or when we message. Location right in the middle of a park is great for their outdoor activity.
10 August 2023
We can't rate Ladybirds highly enough and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. Our daughter joined the nursery when she was 1 and stayed through to pre-school and she has loved all of it. All of the staff get to know each of the children and therefore are able to give them the individual care and support that they need. They spend a lot of time outside with the children and encourage and challenge them to become independent young people. It has been the best start for our daughter and thanks to Ladybirds, she is now ready and excited to start school.
09 August 2023
Fantastic nursery in an amazing location with huge amounts of outdoor space on their doorstep and nearby. Large free car park makes pick up and drop offs very easy. Huge development in my daughter over two years, and she’s now very much ready for school. They keep parents informed and involved, and we were invited to several events throughout the year. Great variety of indoor and outdoor activities and lots of art projects got brought home. They go out in almost any weather and my daughter is always exhausted at the end of the day. Staff and all very friendly and helpful in the day-to-day and when it comes to admin etc. Wasn’t our closest nursery, was a 15-30 minute drive for us but we definitely made the right choice and have no regrets and would definitely recommend it to anyone in St Albans.
27 July 2023
Our son is currently in Ladybirds Nursery, graduating in July 2023. He started at Ladybirds Nursery in Sep 2021. I have only good things to say about this Nursery, the care is excellent, they always keep parents informed, and they genuinely care about the progress of children and how to prepare them for the next step in life. Furthermore, the location where the Nursery is situated is beautiful and green, with easy access for drop off and collection. We have two children, our eldest also attended/graduated at Ladybirds (from September 2019 to July 2021). The high quality has been consistent throughout all these years and I strongly recommend this Nursery. Big thank you to all staff.
19 July 2023
We couldn't fault Ladybirds Nursery, our son has loved attending. The staff are exceptional, not only in what they have taught our son but the way they nurture the kids as well. They couldn’t have given our son a better preparation for school. I would highly recommend.
07 July 2023
Both of my daughters have attended Ladybirds Nursery at various ages, from 1 to 4, and it has been absolutely wonderful. They have had so much fun and also learned so much. The staff are always so friendly, welcoming and brilliant with the kids, and there's a huge range of activities on offer, including phonics and basic reading and writing for the preschool kids. They also spend a lot of time outdoors, going on a walk every day, plus forest school for the preschoolers, where they spend a good chunk of the afternoon in the park doing various activities. They are also provided with a healthy snack each day (morning and afternoon), and they do fun cooking activities sometimes too. My youngest daughter is leaving Ladybirds this month and I'm sad that our relationship will come to an end - they've truly been brilliant.
06 December 2022
This is a lovely nursery in a beautiful location. The children spend a lot of hours outdoors which for me is very important. During the preschool year, they do two hours of forest school which is done in a fantastic way where children move, play and learn directly in and from nature and develop while watching and experiencing things that cannot get in a class. The staff are very caring and my son was always happy to go to nursery even though he was among the youngest ones. He started at eleven months and we had the opportunity to get through all the stages. The nursery is clean and well-organised for babies with a sleeping room. The food is not provided apart from breakfast and fruit snacks and this was fine by us as we were happy to control what he was eating at such a young age. Finally, I can say although my son is a summer baby, he settled very well at Reception in a completely new school where he had no familiar faces at all. They did a great job preparing him for this!
17 August 2022
Ladybirds have been outstanding in the development of both my daughters. They create a safe and fun environment that allows them to explore and find out what they enjoy. The team work hard to get the children ready for school, and it really made the transition to reception much easier. The staff are very friendly, and they really helped us when our daughter was finding nursery challenging.
17 August 2022
It's a wonderful nursery with a lovely ambience. The staff and teachers are very friendly, warm and provide excellent care while also supporting the children to learn as they grow from babies to pre-schoolers. Highly recommend the nursery.
09 August 2022
My daughter started Ladybirds from two and a half years old. From the first morning, she walked confidently into the nursery without us and never looked back. She has always been eager to go into the nursery and enjoyed her time there. One of the highlights is they are based in a park so take the children out for a walk in nature every day. My daughter has just graduated pre-school and has developed amazingly over this past year. Ladybirds have prepared her for school, whether that's academic, sitting still for carpet time, listening to a teacher or other children, and interacting with her peers. Ladybirds have been brilliant at dealing with challenging situations with other children, able to care for everyone involved, ie set boundaries and work closely with parents. The staff there are warm, friendly, fun and genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs (something which was one of my primary focuses when looking around at local nurseries). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ladybirds to any parent.