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306 Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XE
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24 April 2026
This is a fantastic nursery. Would highly recommend.The staff are exceptional. They frequently provide a wide range of high-quality activities to engage the children. These activities support the children physical, emotional development and wellbeing. These nursery is managed exceptionally well.
Our daughter is very happy at the nursery.
07 April 2026
The nursery offers an absolutely amazing service my son is very well taken care of and he is very happy everytime I drop him off. I get regular pictures and I can see how much he progressed since he moved from a different nursery. He's always clean and changed and I can see they take good care as
even the illnesses have dropped since he joined Little Raccoons.
07 April 2026
Both of my children attend Little Raccoons, and we genuinely don't think there is a better nursery! We've never had any issues with drop-offs in the morning-every member of staff is so warm, welcoming, and always smiling, which makes such a difference.
My son has been at the nursery since he was
one and is now in the pre-school room. During his time there, Lakmali was promoted to Nursery Manager, and the improvements she has introduced have been incredible. The days are now thoughtfully structured, with a great balance of fun learning, play, and important life skills like brushing their teeth. Every activity feels purposeful, engaging, and well planned, and we regularly receive updates and observations which are a great insight into their day.
All of the team show genuine care and affection for the children We couldn't be happier with the nursery. A special mention to Lakmali, Anita, and Lee - but truly, the entire team is amazing!
07 April 2026
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for the past few months, and it has been by far the best nursery we have used. The staff are very friendly and caring and our daughter loves them all. She genuinely looks forward to her nursery days and has made lots of friends already. The facilities are
great, there is a big garden with a slide and lots of activities. Security is robust and any issues are reported to us quickly. We are very happy with Little Racoons and would heartily recommend them.
07 April 2026
We couldn't be happier with this wonderful nursery. Our children absolutely love attending every day, which speaks volumes about the caring and nurturing environment the staff have created.
The team goes above and beyond to make each experience special, planning such thoughtful and engaging events
for the children throughout the year. It's clear how much time, effort, and genuine care goes into even the smallest details, and it truly makes a difference.
We feel incredibly lucky that our children are part of such a warm, supportive, and inspiring setting. A heartfelt thank you to all of the teachers for your dedication, creativity, and kindness-you make this nursery a truly special place.
07 April 2026
Our daughter has been going to Little Racoons Apsley for around 7 months now and has developed in so many ways as a result of the hard work of the team. She is kept busy with all the activities the team arrange every day both inside and out (weather permitting). It's always a pleasure picking her up
at the end of the day and seeing a big smile on her face and listening to the non stop babling giving us a good indication of the stimulation and fun she has had during the day. At home time the staff always take the time to give parents an update on what has happened during the day which is very much appreciated. The team also make great use of the app to post regular updates on the children's days and photos of their activities which my wife and I always look forward to.
30 March 2026
Our son is part of the Little Raccoons Day Nursery (family) since he was 9 months old baby, he is 3 years now! and is still going to the same nursery and will continue until he is eligible ;-) It is basically a second home for him. I have the most comfort in leaving my son there. The staffs in there
are the best, they love the kids especially the baby room staff, my son is in pre-school now but still, baby room staff are my favourites and my son's favourite too, they are very warm, approachable and trusting. I love the way the nursery has grown throughout these years, the way kids learn through fun activities and the kind of effort the staff put in getting the set up of the turf trays, the activities that they plan, it is tremendous effort. The way the manager has upgraded the quality of the learning through play is commendable. She has made sure the kids have their best time and so do the parents, a lot of events take place where parents can take part. Absolutely loving their work
30 March 2026
We've been extremely happy with the care our son receives at this nursery. The team provides a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn. It's clear every day how much effort goes into the activities and attention given to each child.
The staff are friendly, approachable, and keep us well informed, which gives us great peace of mind. Our son genuinely enjoys attending, and it shows in his confidence and development.
We were especially grateful for how calmly and professionally the team handled a recent febrile seizure. They acted quickly, followed the right procedures, and kept us informed, which was incredibly reassuring during a difficult moment.
We highly recommend this nursery to other families.
30 March 2026
An amazing nursery! I would recommend to anyone in the area. My son started this nursery at 8 months which was really hard for me but I cannot thank them enough for how easy Anita and Lee made it they comforted me as much as my son in the early months so thank you! We now have 2 sons at the nursery
so have the pleasure of key workers in multiple rooms, our oldest in preschool is looked after by Mahesha & Dilani who keep us throughly updated on the nursery app throughout the day and on pick up which is greatly appreciated. Our youngest at the Nursery is in the Toddler room Amal, Catherine and Christy have been amazing with helping him transition into the toddler room from babies he is full of confidence and progressing so well with losing the dummy and toilet training which they have really helped with. I am impressed with the variety of fruits and vegetables provided. A special thank you to Lakmali running the nursery and providing the best events for us parents to attend! Thank you
29 March 2026
Our child has attended LR Apsley for a year now and we absolutely love it. The staff all seem to genuinely care about the child, and they put in so much effort to put on extra activities and events for parents to visit. Our child is always excited to go, has so much fun and is very content and
happy.
26 March 2026
We love little raccoons Apsley, they are always doing new activities and we really feel like they care for the children there which makes it so much easier to drop them off in the morning. They do lots of activities that parents are encouraged to join in with (like fathers and Mother's Day and book
day) which is lovely. The staff are all great, Lee looks after our little girl and we think she's amazing as our little girl loves her so much she lights up when she sees her. Couldn't recommend highly enough if you are on the fence about choosing to send your children here.
04 February 2026
We only had to move our daughter, Liana, from this nursery because we were moving house - otherwise we would have happily kept her here for as long as possible.
She developed so much during her time there, and it was clear how much care and attention went into supporting her learning and
confidence. Dropping her off each day truly felt like leaving her with family rather than a large organisation.
The activities were always fun, engaging, and educational, and the staff were consistently kind, loving, and supportive. A special mention to the manager, Lakmali, who creates such a warm, caring environment and treats every child with genuine love.
We are incredibly grateful for everything this nursery has done for our daughter and would highly recommend it to any parent.
10 September 2025
Our son has been attending Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) for a year and a half, starting from when he was just 18 months old. Now nearly three, he has grown so much in confidence, skills, and independence. He has made many friends and genuinely looks forward to going every day. The nursery
provides a wide variety of engaging activities, with new monthly themes that spark curiosity and creativity. We feel extremely grateful for the dedicated care and patience from the toddler room team. Choosing this nursery has been one of the best decisions we've made for his early years.
27 March 2025
Both my kids went to LR Apsley from the age of 1 until primary and had a fabulous time! The staff are fantastic, it's like a home from home and it's great to have such a lovely outdoor space to play. The manager is very focused on developing their early reading, writing and maths skills in pre
school to prepare them for primary and provided loads of fun, educational activities to achieve this. The kids formed close bonds with the staff and felt very safe and happy to go in every day. Thank you LR Apsley team for a wonderful preschool experience!
26 March 2025
My son went to Little Raccoons from age 3 until going to school. We were nervous to send him to nursery after being with us or grandparents for the first 3 years of his life and didn't know how he would get on but the nursery and nursery staff were amazing, we needn't have worried. They really did
become his second family. The staff were excellent at helping him settle in and we watched him grow in confidence and develop in his learning so much, his school teachers have commented on how advanced he was with his numbers and writing going into reception. Throughout his time there he was incredibly happy, made some lovely friends and still talks very fondly of nursery.
Our younger daughter is due to start here shortly and we are excited to be part of the little raccoons family again.
12 March 2025
My son started Raccoons when we first moved to Apsley in 2023 and he loved it immediately. The team are so friendly and they welcomed him and helped him adjust to our new surroundings.
He's was a very nervous child but they helped build his confidence. They are great at communicating throughout
the day with updates on food and activities and prepare the preschoolers so well for school. My son really blossomed thanks to the team here, and started school a happy confident boy.
10 March 2025
My daughter has been going to this nursery for 3 months now and I can already see a lot of progresses in her motor and social skills.
It was difficult for me to leave her there in the morning at the beginning, but now I can see how happy she is to go and this makes me feel much more comfortable!
Staff are very caring and flexible, and they always send me lovely pictures of what my daughter does during the day which is so important to me, as it makes me feel closer to her!
Well done Little Raccons Staff!
07 March 2025
My little girl has been attending Little Raccoons for nearly 2 years. It's a fantastic nursery with kind, caring staff and I feel confident leaving my daughter here. She has thrived over the last 2 years, and the team have really supported us particularly with her talking, potty training and
confidence. The daily updates on the App are brilliant, I know what's happening day to day and how she's progressing. The range of activities is great, so much fun whilst learning, and my daughter loves all the arts and crafts. I really like how the parents can get involved too eg coming in for special days, little gifts for parents..We'll be sad to leave when school starts in September!
05 March 2025
My 2-year-old has been attending Little Raccoons Day Nursery Apsley for around a year and absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly and he looks forward to going in each morning. We get regular updates throughout the day so we can see what he's been doing, what he's had to eat, nappy
changes etc, and we get his artwork sent home when they've been busy with activities. My 5-year-old also went to Little Raccoons and absolutely thrived so when it came to choosing a nursery for our youngest there was no question.
05 March 2025
I couldn't be happier with our decision to put our little one in Little Raccoons Day Nursery. He's been attending since he was just 9 months old, and although it felt like the hardest decision at the time, looking back, I realise it was the best one we could have made. The staff are simply amazing!
They are caring, friendly, supportive, and incredibly helpful! I can see how much he's developed over the past 17 months. I'd recommend Little Raccoons anytime, any day!
Latest Reviews for Little Raccoons Day Nursery Apsley
24 April 2026
This is a fantastic nursery. Would highly recommend.The staff are exceptional. They frequently provide a wide range of high-quality activities to engage the children. These activities support the children physical, emotional development and wellbeing. These nursery is managed exceptionally well.
Our daughter is very happy at the nursery.
07 April 2026
The nursery offers an absolutely amazing service my son is very well taken care of and he is very happy everytime I drop him off. I get regular pictures and I can see how much he progressed since he moved from a different nursery. He's always clean and changed and I can see they take good care as
even the illnesses have dropped since he joined Little Raccoons.
07 April 2026
Both of my children attend Little Raccoons, and we genuinely don't think there is a better nursery! We've never had any issues with drop-offs in the morning-every member of staff is so warm, welcoming, and always smiling, which makes such a difference.
My son has been at the nursery since he was
one and is now in the pre-school room. During his time there, Lakmali was promoted to Nursery Manager, and the improvements she has introduced have been incredible. The days are now thoughtfully structured, with a great balance of fun learning, play, and important life skills like brushing their teeth. Every activity feels purposeful, engaging, and well planned, and we regularly receive updates and observations which are a great insight into their day.
All of the team show genuine care and affection for the children We couldn't be happier with the nursery. A special mention to Lakmali, Anita, and Lee - but truly, the entire team is amazing!
07 April 2026
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for the past few months, and it has been by far the best nursery we have used. The staff are very friendly and caring and our daughter loves them all. She genuinely looks forward to her nursery days and has made lots of friends already. The facilities are
great, there is a big garden with a slide and lots of activities. Security is robust and any issues are reported to us quickly. We are very happy with Little Racoons and would heartily recommend them.
07 April 2026
We couldn't be happier with this wonderful nursery. Our children absolutely love attending every day, which speaks volumes about the caring and nurturing environment the staff have created.
The team goes above and beyond to make each experience special, planning such thoughtful and engaging events
for the children throughout the year. It's clear how much time, effort, and genuine care goes into even the smallest details, and it truly makes a difference.
We feel incredibly lucky that our children are part of such a warm, supportive, and inspiring setting. A heartfelt thank you to all of the teachers for your dedication, creativity, and kindness-you make this nursery a truly special place.
07 April 2026
Our daughter has been going to Little Racoons Apsley for around 7 months now and has developed in so many ways as a result of the hard work of the team. She is kept busy with all the activities the team arrange every day both inside and out (weather permitting). It's always a pleasure picking her up
at the end of the day and seeing a big smile on her face and listening to the non stop babling giving us a good indication of the stimulation and fun she has had during the day. At home time the staff always take the time to give parents an update on what has happened during the day which is very much appreciated. The team also make great use of the app to post regular updates on the children's days and photos of their activities which my wife and I always look forward to.
30 March 2026
Our son is part of the Little Raccoons Day Nursery (family) since he was 9 months old baby, he is 3 years now! and is still going to the same nursery and will continue until he is eligible ;-) It is basically a second home for him. I have the most comfort in leaving my son there. The staffs in there
are the best, they love the kids especially the baby room staff, my son is in pre-school now but still, baby room staff are my favourites and my son's favourite too, they are very warm, approachable and trusting. I love the way the nursery has grown throughout these years, the way kids learn through fun activities and the kind of effort the staff put in getting the set up of the turf trays, the activities that they plan, it is tremendous effort. The way the manager has upgraded the quality of the learning through play is commendable. She has made sure the kids have their best time and so do the parents, a lot of events take place where parents can take part. Absolutely loving their work
30 March 2026
We've been extremely happy with the care our son receives at this nursery. The team provides a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn. It's clear every day how much effort goes into the activities and attention given to each child.
The staff are friendly, approachable, and keep us well informed, which gives us great peace of mind. Our son genuinely enjoys attending, and it shows in his confidence and development.
We were especially grateful for how calmly and professionally the team handled a recent febrile seizure. They acted quickly, followed the right procedures, and kept us informed, which was incredibly reassuring during a difficult moment.
We highly recommend this nursery to other families.
30 March 2026
An amazing nursery! I would recommend to anyone in the area. My son started this nursery at 8 months which was really hard for me but I cannot thank them enough for how easy Anita and Lee made it they comforted me as much as my son in the early months so thank you! We now have 2 sons at the nursery
so have the pleasure of key workers in multiple rooms, our oldest in preschool is looked after by Mahesha & Dilani who keep us throughly updated on the nursery app throughout the day and on pick up which is greatly appreciated. Our youngest at the Nursery is in the Toddler room Amal, Catherine and Christy have been amazing with helping him transition into the toddler room from babies he is full of confidence and progressing so well with losing the dummy and toilet training which they have really helped with. I am impressed with the variety of fruits and vegetables provided. A special thank you to Lakmali running the nursery and providing the best events for us parents to attend! Thank you
29 March 2026
Our child has attended LR Apsley for a year now and we absolutely love it. The staff all seem to genuinely care about the child, and they put in so much effort to put on extra activities and events for parents to visit. Our child is always excited to go, has so much fun and is very content and
happy.
26 March 2026
We love little raccoons Apsley, they are always doing new activities and we really feel like they care for the children there which makes it so much easier to drop them off in the morning. They do lots of activities that parents are encouraged to join in with (like fathers and Mother's Day and book
day) which is lovely. The staff are all great, Lee looks after our little girl and we think she's amazing as our little girl loves her so much she lights up when she sees her. Couldn't recommend highly enough if you are on the fence about choosing to send your children here.
04 February 2026
We only had to move our daughter, Liana, from this nursery because we were moving house - otherwise we would have happily kept her here for as long as possible.
She developed so much during her time there, and it was clear how much care and attention went into supporting her learning and
confidence. Dropping her off each day truly felt like leaving her with family rather than a large organisation.
The activities were always fun, engaging, and educational, and the staff were consistently kind, loving, and supportive. A special mention to the manager, Lakmali, who creates such a warm, caring environment and treats every child with genuine love.
We are incredibly grateful for everything this nursery has done for our daughter and would highly recommend it to any parent.
10 September 2025
Our son has been attending Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) for a year and a half, starting from when he was just 18 months old. Now nearly three, he has grown so much in confidence, skills, and independence. He has made many friends and genuinely looks forward to going every day. The nursery
provides a wide variety of engaging activities, with new monthly themes that spark curiosity and creativity. We feel extremely grateful for the dedicated care and patience from the toddler room team. Choosing this nursery has been one of the best decisions we've made for his early years.
27 March 2025
Both my kids went to LR Apsley from the age of 1 until primary and had a fabulous time! The staff are fantastic, it's like a home from home and it's great to have such a lovely outdoor space to play. The manager is very focused on developing their early reading, writing and maths skills in pre
school to prepare them for primary and provided loads of fun, educational activities to achieve this. The kids formed close bonds with the staff and felt very safe and happy to go in every day. Thank you LR Apsley team for a wonderful preschool experience!
26 March 2025
My son went to Little Raccoons from age 3 until going to school. We were nervous to send him to nursery after being with us or grandparents for the first 3 years of his life and didn't know how he would get on but the nursery and nursery staff were amazing, we needn't have worried. They really did
become his second family. The staff were excellent at helping him settle in and we watched him grow in confidence and develop in his learning so much, his school teachers have commented on how advanced he was with his numbers and writing going into reception. Throughout his time there he was incredibly happy, made some lovely friends and still talks very fondly of nursery.
Our younger daughter is due to start here shortly and we are excited to be part of the little raccoons family again.
12 March 2025
My son started Raccoons when we first moved to Apsley in 2023 and he loved it immediately. The team are so friendly and they welcomed him and helped him adjust to our new surroundings.
He's was a very nervous child but they helped build his confidence. They are great at communicating throughout
the day with updates on food and activities and prepare the preschoolers so well for school. My son really blossomed thanks to the team here, and started school a happy confident boy.
10 March 2025
My daughter has been going to this nursery for 3 months now and I can already see a lot of progresses in her motor and social skills.
It was difficult for me to leave her there in the morning at the beginning, but now I can see how happy she is to go and this makes me feel much more comfortable!
Staff are very caring and flexible, and they always send me lovely pictures of what my daughter does during the day which is so important to me, as it makes me feel closer to her!
Well done Little Raccons Staff!
07 March 2025
My little girl has been attending Little Raccoons for nearly 2 years. It's a fantastic nursery with kind, caring staff and I feel confident leaving my daughter here. She has thrived over the last 2 years, and the team have really supported us particularly with her talking, potty training and
confidence. The daily updates on the App are brilliant, I know what's happening day to day and how she's progressing. The range of activities is great, so much fun whilst learning, and my daughter loves all the arts and crafts. I really like how the parents can get involved too eg coming in for special days, little gifts for parents..We'll be sad to leave when school starts in September!
05 March 2025
My 2-year-old has been attending Little Raccoons Day Nursery Apsley for around a year and absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly and he looks forward to going in each morning. We get regular updates throughout the day so we can see what he's been doing, what he's had to eat, nappy
changes etc, and we get his artwork sent home when they've been busy with activities. My 5-year-old also went to Little Raccoons and absolutely thrived so when it came to choosing a nursery for our youngest there was no question.
05 March 2025
I couldn't be happier with our decision to put our little one in Little Raccoons Day Nursery. He's been attending since he was just 9 months old, and although it felt like the hardest decision at the time, looking back, I realise it was the best one we could have made. The staff are simply amazing!
They are caring, friendly, supportive, and incredibly helpful! I can see how much he's developed over the past 17 months. I'd recommend Little Raccoons anytime, any day!