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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL4 0PF
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24 March 2026
I feel incredibly fortunate that my son attends this nursery. I've been so pleased about the level of care given since he was 8 months old. He is now over 2 years old and the quality of care has been very consistent. He has learnt so much from the amazing opportunities and experiences provided by
the nursery. Would recommend this nursery to other families.
24 March 2026
My son has been at Willows nursery for over a year now.
He has grown in confidence and absolutely loves going in.
They have fun filled mornings at the farm and do a lot of enjoyable activities throughout the day.
The staff are all so caring and create a safe and secure environment for the
children.
He has lots of healthy meals and there is a lot of variety.
I recommend this nursery to other parents all the time.
24 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Both of our girls attend and they absolutely love it. The staff (including the management team) are absolutely fantastic - warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We've seen both of our girls grow in confidence, knowledge, social skills, and independence
since starting here. Since the nursery introduced the app, the communication with parents has been absolutely fantastic. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent.
24 March 2026
My son absolutely loves willows nursery especially his key worker Emmie. The staff are great with all the children. On collection I'm told all about day fun day, what he has eaten and who he has played with. I wish he could stay longer. He starts big school in September and we are both going to miss
it very much.
23 March 2026
This is a brilliant nursery-very well organised, with a genuine level of care and attention shown towards the children. The kids always seem happy, engaged, and well supported. The staff are honest, professional, and consistently follow safeguarding policies, which is incredibly important and
reassuring as a parent.
23 March 2026
A fantastic setting for my little one. The staff are all so friendly and my little one absolutely adores them all. Communication on daily updates is always up to date and relevant. We have built such a bond with our little ones key workers and feel comfortable with leaving my children in their
capable hands.
Thank you!!
23 March 2026
We are incredibly grateful to this nursery for the love, care, and attention they give to the children every single day. The staff are truly wonderful - kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It's clear that they create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where children feel
happy, confident, and excited to learn.
Our child has grown so much since starting here - socially, emotionally, and in confidence. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's lovely to see how much effort the team puts into making each day special for the children.
Communication with parents is also excellent, and we always feel informed and supported. It gives us great peace of mind knowing our child is in such caring and capable hands.
Thank you to the whole team for everything you do. We truly appreciate your dedication and would highly recommend this nursery to any family.
12 January 2026
It feels more and more like a money grabbing business than a nursery and preschool who care about young children.
Many improvements could easily be made, especially in regards to communication with parents, relevant information on the app and via email, and their constantly increasing fees.
Getting in the door can be challenging.
The high turnover of staff is a red flag.
It seems undersubscribed, another red flag. Especially when other local village nurseries are oversubscribed.
Positives are that the people who look after the children are wonderful and kind. The space is generous and farm visits are great - if they take place.
30 December 2025
Overall very happy with the preschool. Welcoming staff and always happy to help with my son if he is a bit anxious going in first thing. My son always says he's had a good day with his friends. We love that the Nursery and preschool is part of the farm, as our son loves to be outdoors.
17 December 2025
My son has been at willows since he was 10 months old and he's now 18 months. He has settled so well and formed great relationships with his workers who he is always excited to see and who genuinely care about him and his progress. Overall we are very happy with willows and would definitely
recommend it to anyone.
17 December 2025
Fantastic nursery with good facilities and feel safe to leave my child. Excellent staff and care. Regular farm visits which is great. Daughter loves animals and this is a highlight. Good routines and child led activities
16 December 2025
I can truly say that I'm very happy with the current team in my son's preschool room at Willows Farm Day Nursery starting with their approach for learning and fun activities to the strong bond, connection and care. My son loves his time there and his teachers, which he proudly mentions. If your kids
are adventurous and love the outdoor and you want them to explore the farm and different activities that this is the best place for you! Also need to mention since they've changes to this new app every information is so much clearer and easier to track. Keep up the good job !
10 December 2025
We are 2 months in and our boy is really enjoying his nursery mornings. Comments after sessions include I had fun today and I really like my nursery school. The reason, the friendly and caring staff who has made settling in so much easier than I thought it would be. Having the farm to go to really
sets it apart from other places we had considered. Definitely made the right choice for our boy.
10 December 2025
Lovely friendly environment activities are well thought out and our daughter is genuinely excited to get inside and get involved. Staff have taken the time to get to know her. They have been very good at getting her settled.
10 December 2025
Our son has settled in the baby room really well thanks to the key workers by finding different ways to make him feel comfortable.
The key workers have shown such care and support towards him that he is comfortable with all of them and goes to nursery in the mornings happy.
09 December 2025
I know my son is happy and settled here. There is so much stuff for him to do especially going out each day. He has also taken to the staff like a dream and has become more independent. Everyone seems lovely here and hes clearly well looked after
09 December 2025
Willows farm nursery has been amazing for my son. He's come on so so well since joining.
All the staff are lovely and so intensive to my son and his needs. I highly recommend willows farm. My son is very happy here.
09 December 2025
You should have all year or from thier first day. The staff treat get like a princess. She isxalways so happy to go and just as happy when we collect her. She loves going so much and the staff have helped so much with her speech and confidence. Thank you all so much.
01 December 2025
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has recently started but settled in very quickly. They make her feel so welcomed and she is excited to go. The staff are amazing and so kind. They do so many activities and Involve the children in real life events.
27 November 2025
We love sending our son to Willows, he has so much fun there, visiting the farm and soft play nearly every day. He gets lots of outdoor time, which is important to us. It's been wonderful seeing him blossom and grow in confidence. All thanks to the warm & caring staff. We couldn't ask for a better
nursery!
Latest Reviews for Willows Farm Day Nursery
24 March 2026
I feel incredibly fortunate that my son attends this nursery. I've been so pleased about the level of care given since he was 8 months old. He is now over 2 years old and the quality of care has been very consistent. He has learnt so much from the amazing opportunities and experiences provided by
the nursery. Would recommend this nursery to other families.
24 March 2026
My son has been at Willows nursery for over a year now.
He has grown in confidence and absolutely loves going in.
They have fun filled mornings at the farm and do a lot of enjoyable activities throughout the day.
The staff are all so caring and create a safe and secure environment for the
children.
He has lots of healthy meals and there is a lot of variety.
I recommend this nursery to other parents all the time.
24 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Both of our girls attend and they absolutely love it. The staff (including the management team) are absolutely fantastic - warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We've seen both of our girls grow in confidence, knowledge, social skills, and independence
since starting here. Since the nursery introduced the app, the communication with parents has been absolutely fantastic. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent.
24 March 2026
My son absolutely loves willows nursery especially his key worker Emmie. The staff are great with all the children. On collection I'm told all about day fun day, what he has eaten and who he has played with. I wish he could stay longer. He starts big school in September and we are both going to miss
it very much.
23 March 2026
This is a brilliant nursery-very well organised, with a genuine level of care and attention shown towards the children. The kids always seem happy, engaged, and well supported. The staff are honest, professional, and consistently follow safeguarding policies, which is incredibly important and
reassuring as a parent.
23 March 2026
A fantastic setting for my little one. The staff are all so friendly and my little one absolutely adores them all. Communication on daily updates is always up to date and relevant. We have built such a bond with our little ones key workers and feel comfortable with leaving my children in their
capable hands.
Thank you!!
23 March 2026
We are incredibly grateful to this nursery for the love, care, and attention they give to the children every single day. The staff are truly wonderful - kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It's clear that they create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where children feel
happy, confident, and excited to learn.
Our child has grown so much since starting here - socially, emotionally, and in confidence. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's lovely to see how much effort the team puts into making each day special for the children.
Communication with parents is also excellent, and we always feel informed and supported. It gives us great peace of mind knowing our child is in such caring and capable hands.
Thank you to the whole team for everything you do. We truly appreciate your dedication and would highly recommend this nursery to any family.
12 January 2026
It feels more and more like a money grabbing business than a nursery and preschool who care about young children.
Many improvements could easily be made, especially in regards to communication with parents, relevant information on the app and via email, and their constantly increasing fees.
Getting in the door can be challenging.
The high turnover of staff is a red flag.
It seems undersubscribed, another red flag. Especially when other local village nurseries are oversubscribed.
Positives are that the people who look after the children are wonderful and kind. The space is generous and farm visits are great - if they take place.
30 December 2025
Overall very happy with the preschool. Welcoming staff and always happy to help with my son if he is a bit anxious going in first thing. My son always says he's had a good day with his friends. We love that the Nursery and preschool is part of the farm, as our son loves to be outdoors.
17 December 2025
My son has been at willows since he was 10 months old and he's now 18 months. He has settled so well and formed great relationships with his workers who he is always excited to see and who genuinely care about him and his progress. Overall we are very happy with willows and would definitely
recommend it to anyone.
17 December 2025
Fantastic nursery with good facilities and feel safe to leave my child. Excellent staff and care. Regular farm visits which is great. Daughter loves animals and this is a highlight. Good routines and child led activities
16 December 2025
I can truly say that I'm very happy with the current team in my son's preschool room at Willows Farm Day Nursery starting with their approach for learning and fun activities to the strong bond, connection and care. My son loves his time there and his teachers, which he proudly mentions. If your kids
are adventurous and love the outdoor and you want them to explore the farm and different activities that this is the best place for you! Also need to mention since they've changes to this new app every information is so much clearer and easier to track. Keep up the good job !
10 December 2025
We are 2 months in and our boy is really enjoying his nursery mornings. Comments after sessions include I had fun today and I really like my nursery school. The reason, the friendly and caring staff who has made settling in so much easier than I thought it would be. Having the farm to go to really
sets it apart from other places we had considered. Definitely made the right choice for our boy.
10 December 2025
Lovely friendly environment activities are well thought out and our daughter is genuinely excited to get inside and get involved. Staff have taken the time to get to know her. They have been very good at getting her settled.
10 December 2025
Our son has settled in the baby room really well thanks to the key workers by finding different ways to make him feel comfortable.
The key workers have shown such care and support towards him that he is comfortable with all of them and goes to nursery in the mornings happy.
09 December 2025
I know my son is happy and settled here. There is so much stuff for him to do especially going out each day. He has also taken to the staff like a dream and has become more independent. Everyone seems lovely here and hes clearly well looked after
09 December 2025
Willows farm nursery has been amazing for my son. He's come on so so well since joining.
All the staff are lovely and so intensive to my son and his needs. I highly recommend willows farm. My son is very happy here.
09 December 2025
You should have all year or from thier first day. The staff treat get like a princess. She isxalways so happy to go and just as happy when we collect her. She loves going so much and the staff have helped so much with her speech and confidence. Thank you all so much.
01 December 2025
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has recently started but settled in very quickly. They make her feel so welcomed and she is excited to go. The staff are amazing and so kind. They do so many activities and Involve the children in real life events.
27 November 2025
We love sending our son to Willows, he has so much fun there, visiting the farm and soft play nearly every day. He gets lots of outdoor time, which is important to us. It's been wonderful seeing him blossom and grow in confidence. All thanks to the warm & caring staff. We couldn't ask for a better
nursery!