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11 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
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25 December 2025
Our little one has been attending Highbury for over 2 years. A key feauture of this setting is the deep understanding of child development which is at the core of everything. The mix of newer to long-standing staff means that the children benefit from the expertise of some deeply knowledgeable
practitioners. The staff genuinely care deeply for the children and enjoy their work which we believe to be of utmost importance in a nursery.
The child-lead approach has boosted our daughter's confidence and independence and we feel she learns a lot from the setting. For example, the team have supported her eating and she has become more adventurous with food over time.
While not experience has been perfect, the staff have always listened to us and responded thoughtfully. Overall, we're very pleased with the care provided.
23 December 2025
Highbury Lodge have been amazing from day one in supporting our little who transitioned from an childminder setting into their pre-school setting as they prepare for reception.
The staff in the rooms as well as in the office are always soo welcoming, they really care for the welfare of every
child and work hard to help them each thrive. There are different activities on each day to keep the kids engaged all while readying them for the next steps in life. We love that they engage with seasonal events too.
Our little one always goes skipping in each morning and we can thank the staff enough for their support.
26 August 2025
A lovely nursery, if a little dated on decor and equipment. Key worker staff are brilliant, a real credit to the nursery. They are always willing to take the time to debrief and discuss your child's day with you.
Positives - excellent communication with staff, feels like the children do a
range of activities within the nursery and you are kept abreast of their development. Key workers are really creative in bringing interests to the fore. Food seems to be varied with a lot of vegetables.
Negatives - the actual nursery is very inflexible with the days/times/sessions you can book for. You have to pay for full days and any changes take 6 weeks to implement. One of the most expensive in Hitchin but not sure what extra you get for this. Activities seem to be very internally focused e.g. no trips, no forest school etc. so it does feel a bit repetitive for the children. Some of the rooms are pretty packed with children on peak days
11 June 2025
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery, having entrusted both our daughters to their care over the years. Most recently, our youngest daughter has absolutely thrived. From her very first settling-in session to each room transition thereafter, she was consistently welcomed with genuine
warmth and kindness, quickly feeling at home in the nurturing environment the team works so hard to create. Her development has been remarkable, and it's been a joy to watch her grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity each day.
The nursery itself is vibrant and engaging, with well-planned activities that support meaningful learning and development. The care provided by every member of the team - from the amazing key workers and room leaders to the friendly and incredibly supportive office staff - has been exceptional. We're so grateful for the care our daughters have received and would wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional setting to any family.
24 April 2025
Our son joined Highbury Lodge in October 2023, firstly in Caterpillars room and now Ladybirds. We have been delighted with his experience so far. The care and attention shown to him on a daily basis means that he has grown into a confident, kind and happy toddler! We feel very well supported as
parents too - all developmental hurdles have been navigated expertly and professionally by the team. Our son's language, creativity, socialising and all round learning has been propelled by the support of all staff at the nursery. We love receiving updates of his day, linked to framework indicators so we can further develop his learning at home. He genuinely loves going to nursery every day and talks constantly about his friends and the staff at the end of his day. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and it is clear that staff have taken the time to get to know our son. He is thriving at Highbury Lodge.
24 April 2025
I cannot say enough positive things about Highbury Lodge! From the start every effort was made to ensure my daughter settled in and I was given multiple settle sessions. This was invaluable and a key reason she has gotten on so well there as we were given this opportunity to do it gradually. I know
from experience that this is not offered by other nurseries and it felt personalised for us. My daughter has clearly bonded with several of the workers in her room which is lovely to see. I can see how much the activities have helped her develop and what she has learned. I also appreciate that she was not forced onto one nap until she was ready. I have been impressed by the food and the updates which make my day when I am at work. The staff always chat during pick up/drop off and all seem to know my daughter well. Whenever I have needed to contact the nursery I have received same day responses and they've been so helpful around the government funding. An amazing place all round!
08 January 2025
Our son started nursery September 2024 (3 days) at 12 months of age. Very surprised to see him happily settling in a months time. Team offers tailored approach.
Menu is recently revised and is fantastic.
Nursery delivers valuable information through weekly newsletter and team is very knowledgeable
and patiently delivers daily child's update during pick-up. Nursery app delivers child's daily update and Learning and development plan.
Nursery engages in regular extra-curricular activities.
Only downside limited space in garden for younger children, equipped with fewer garden toys.
Expensive though for obvious services as above, could only secure 3 days.
08 January 2025
We now have our second daughter at Highbury Lodge and she's loving it as much as our first. Both made great leaps in their learning, creativity and confidence as a result of the superb staff and teaching. Each time they moved up a class I've been worried about the teachers they're leaving behind,
but every time the new teachers have been just as caring and supportive. It's worth pointing out that the excellence goes throughout the nursery with the office, kitchen and all other staff just as good. A brilliant nursery.
15 November 2024
My daughter has grown so much since being at Highbury Lodge. She has been attending the nursery for about a year and a half and the two rooms she has been in so far have been amazing. The staff are incredible and provide wonderful experiences for her. I really enjoy hearing about her day and reading
the updates online of her development.
07 November 2024
From day one, Highbury Lodge have gone above and beyond in the caretaking of our child. All of the staff members are warm and welcoming and any queries are always dealt with in a highly professional manner. During his time at the nursery, our son has developed a great love of learning through the
carefully planned activities offered throughout the setting and his confidence and independence have flourished. All of the team show a fantastic knowledge and understanding of education in the early years and I am filled with happiness to watch my child enter the nursery, knowing that each day he is shown kindness and respect, whilst embedding important values under the gentle guidance of the practitioners. Each room is well resourced and reflects the specific learning taking place throughout the week, with set tasks to inspire. We are so thankful to have secured a place at Highbury Lodge and know that this is a fantastic investment for his wellbeing and future. Keep up the fantastic work!
06 November 2024
Both of my children are excited every morning to go to nursery. My eldest is now in Bumblebees and started in Caterpillars when 9 months old and my youngest started in Caterpillars a couple of months ago. The staff are very caring and genuinely fond of the children. The nursery is very child-centric
and the children are welcome to explore the entire nursery including the office and all of the staff actively engage in conversations with the children. They do a range of fun age appropriate activities in each room and my eldest was fascinated by the hatching chicks that were in the nursery foyer last spring. We are really pleased that we chose to send our children to Highbury Lodge Day Nursery and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents.
22 August 2024
Our child has been greatly supported throughout his years at Highbury. His Key worker has been amazing as has all the staff.
The food is brilliant and the resources, including the garden, have been well stocked with lots of fun things to do.
02 May 2024
My son absolutely loves Highbury Lodge in Hitchin. He's kept very busy and is always encouraged to learn new things and be active. The care workers are professional and diligent, and he gets excited about returning to nursery after a weekend.
01 May 2024
I am delighted with the service from Highbury Lodge Day Nursery. My two girls are treated with the same care and love as at home and they learn so much from the team. Our baby is overcoming her separation anxiety and our toddler has learned how to write Mummy! Such a great team. Couldn’t thank them
enough for all they do.
01 May 2024
Wonderful nursery, all of the staff are so friendly and kind- they take a real interest in the children and are constantly inventing new fun and educational activities for them, we are always impressed by the range of things they do!
22 February 2024
Our son loves Highbury!
Highbury Lodge has been a big part of my son’s life since 8 months old.
All the staff and management have gone above and beyond to provide the best care and learning opportunities for our son.
A big thank you to our son’s current key person who we think is amazing and
always goes that extra mile to give him the best experience possible.
11 December 2023
We have three children in the nursery and so are able to see the goings on in multiple of the rooms, and we couldn’t be more pleased with Highbury Lodge. All of the staff know our children so well, seem to genuinely care for them and we love seeing and hearing about all of the lovely activities they
have been up to. All children are treated like individuals and with respect, and all three enjoy their nursery days. I wouldn’t want anyone else caring for our children.
23 November 2023
During our time with Highbury Lodge, staff have shown themselves be be caring, passionate and enthusiastic. They work hard to ensure the children are settled whilst putting their best interests at the forefront of their care. Staff go out of their way to support us as a family. I’ve been delighted
at the variation of recipes and ingredients provided at meal times that have encouraged my son to have a well-rounded diet.
The development and progression my son has made in his learning since joining Highbury has been outstanding, he has a large variation of activities whilst getting outside for fresh air in all weather. We’re over the moon with the service received.
09 October 2023
All Highbury staff are amazing, they are welcoming and very supportive of my child’s needs. Especially dietary requirements.
I have had my eldest child attend each room throughout the nursery and I can honestly say the care given by the management and practitioners has been brilliant. He has just
started school and preschool has prepared him so well, that he has been very confident starting and settling into school life.
My youngest has just moved up to Bumblebees and loves nursery. It’s such a comfort knowing when I drop him off I don’t need to worry, as he is in excellent care.
Even when my children have become unwell, the level of care has been outstanding and they have looked after my children and given the appropriate medical care.
I would highly recommend this nursery and thank each and every one of them for working so hard and caring so well for all of the children.
09 October 2023
Highbury Lodge Nursery has been part of our lives since November 2019 when we moved to the area. Our eldest daughter left in the summer of 2022 to go to school and now our youngest has just moved into the bumblebees room having been there since she was 1. It's such a wonderful nursery. I can't speak
more highly of the staff and there are a certain few whom it looks like I cannot name in person who have been truly exemplary. We have seen our children grow in confidence and mindset throughout their time at the nursery and it's certainly provided a strong foundation for them to grow. Thank you.
Latest Reviews for Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (Hitchin)
25 December 2025
Our little one has been attending Highbury for over 2 years. A key feauture of this setting is the deep understanding of child development which is at the core of everything. The mix of newer to long-standing staff means that the children benefit from the expertise of some deeply knowledgeable
practitioners. The staff genuinely care deeply for the children and enjoy their work which we believe to be of utmost importance in a nursery.
The child-lead approach has boosted our daughter's confidence and independence and we feel she learns a lot from the setting. For example, the team have supported her eating and she has become more adventurous with food over time.
While not experience has been perfect, the staff have always listened to us and responded thoughtfully. Overall, we're very pleased with the care provided.
23 December 2025
Highbury Lodge have been amazing from day one in supporting our little who transitioned from an childminder setting into their pre-school setting as they prepare for reception.
The staff in the rooms as well as in the office are always soo welcoming, they really care for the welfare of every
child and work hard to help them each thrive. There are different activities on each day to keep the kids engaged all while readying them for the next steps in life. We love that they engage with seasonal events too.
Our little one always goes skipping in each morning and we can thank the staff enough for their support.
26 August 2025
A lovely nursery, if a little dated on decor and equipment. Key worker staff are brilliant, a real credit to the nursery. They are always willing to take the time to debrief and discuss your child's day with you.
Positives - excellent communication with staff, feels like the children do a
range of activities within the nursery and you are kept abreast of their development. Key workers are really creative in bringing interests to the fore. Food seems to be varied with a lot of vegetables.
Negatives - the actual nursery is very inflexible with the days/times/sessions you can book for. You have to pay for full days and any changes take 6 weeks to implement. One of the most expensive in Hitchin but not sure what extra you get for this. Activities seem to be very internally focused e.g. no trips, no forest school etc. so it does feel a bit repetitive for the children. Some of the rooms are pretty packed with children on peak days
11 June 2025
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery, having entrusted both our daughters to their care over the years. Most recently, our youngest daughter has absolutely thrived. From her very first settling-in session to each room transition thereafter, she was consistently welcomed with genuine
warmth and kindness, quickly feeling at home in the nurturing environment the team works so hard to create. Her development has been remarkable, and it's been a joy to watch her grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity each day.
The nursery itself is vibrant and engaging, with well-planned activities that support meaningful learning and development. The care provided by every member of the team - from the amazing key workers and room leaders to the friendly and incredibly supportive office staff - has been exceptional. We're so grateful for the care our daughters have received and would wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional setting to any family.
24 April 2025
Our son joined Highbury Lodge in October 2023, firstly in Caterpillars room and now Ladybirds. We have been delighted with his experience so far. The care and attention shown to him on a daily basis means that he has grown into a confident, kind and happy toddler! We feel very well supported as
parents too - all developmental hurdles have been navigated expertly and professionally by the team. Our son's language, creativity, socialising and all round learning has been propelled by the support of all staff at the nursery. We love receiving updates of his day, linked to framework indicators so we can further develop his learning at home. He genuinely loves going to nursery every day and talks constantly about his friends and the staff at the end of his day. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and it is clear that staff have taken the time to get to know our son. He is thriving at Highbury Lodge.
24 April 2025
I cannot say enough positive things about Highbury Lodge! From the start every effort was made to ensure my daughter settled in and I was given multiple settle sessions. This was invaluable and a key reason she has gotten on so well there as we were given this opportunity to do it gradually. I know
from experience that this is not offered by other nurseries and it felt personalised for us. My daughter has clearly bonded with several of the workers in her room which is lovely to see. I can see how much the activities have helped her develop and what she has learned. I also appreciate that she was not forced onto one nap until she was ready. I have been impressed by the food and the updates which make my day when I am at work. The staff always chat during pick up/drop off and all seem to know my daughter well. Whenever I have needed to contact the nursery I have received same day responses and they've been so helpful around the government funding. An amazing place all round!
08 January 2025
Our son started nursery September 2024 (3 days) at 12 months of age. Very surprised to see him happily settling in a months time. Team offers tailored approach.
Menu is recently revised and is fantastic.
Nursery delivers valuable information through weekly newsletter and team is very knowledgeable
and patiently delivers daily child's update during pick-up. Nursery app delivers child's daily update and Learning and development plan.
Nursery engages in regular extra-curricular activities.
Only downside limited space in garden for younger children, equipped with fewer garden toys.
Expensive though for obvious services as above, could only secure 3 days.
08 January 2025
We now have our second daughter at Highbury Lodge and she's loving it as much as our first. Both made great leaps in their learning, creativity and confidence as a result of the superb staff and teaching. Each time they moved up a class I've been worried about the teachers they're leaving behind,
but every time the new teachers have been just as caring and supportive. It's worth pointing out that the excellence goes throughout the nursery with the office, kitchen and all other staff just as good. A brilliant nursery.
15 November 2024
My daughter has grown so much since being at Highbury Lodge. She has been attending the nursery for about a year and a half and the two rooms she has been in so far have been amazing. The staff are incredible and provide wonderful experiences for her. I really enjoy hearing about her day and reading
the updates online of her development.
07 November 2024
From day one, Highbury Lodge have gone above and beyond in the caretaking of our child. All of the staff members are warm and welcoming and any queries are always dealt with in a highly professional manner. During his time at the nursery, our son has developed a great love of learning through the
carefully planned activities offered throughout the setting and his confidence and independence have flourished. All of the team show a fantastic knowledge and understanding of education in the early years and I am filled with happiness to watch my child enter the nursery, knowing that each day he is shown kindness and respect, whilst embedding important values under the gentle guidance of the practitioners. Each room is well resourced and reflects the specific learning taking place throughout the week, with set tasks to inspire. We are so thankful to have secured a place at Highbury Lodge and know that this is a fantastic investment for his wellbeing and future. Keep up the fantastic work!
06 November 2024
Both of my children are excited every morning to go to nursery. My eldest is now in Bumblebees and started in Caterpillars when 9 months old and my youngest started in Caterpillars a couple of months ago. The staff are very caring and genuinely fond of the children. The nursery is very child-centric
and the children are welcome to explore the entire nursery including the office and all of the staff actively engage in conversations with the children. They do a range of fun age appropriate activities in each room and my eldest was fascinated by the hatching chicks that were in the nursery foyer last spring. We are really pleased that we chose to send our children to Highbury Lodge Day Nursery and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents.
22 August 2024
Our child has been greatly supported throughout his years at Highbury. His Key worker has been amazing as has all the staff.
The food is brilliant and the resources, including the garden, have been well stocked with lots of fun things to do.
02 May 2024
My son absolutely loves Highbury Lodge in Hitchin. He's kept very busy and is always encouraged to learn new things and be active. The care workers are professional and diligent, and he gets excited about returning to nursery after a weekend.
01 May 2024
I am delighted with the service from Highbury Lodge Day Nursery. My two girls are treated with the same care and love as at home and they learn so much from the team. Our baby is overcoming her separation anxiety and our toddler has learned how to write Mummy! Such a great team. Couldn’t thank them
enough for all they do.
01 May 2024
Wonderful nursery, all of the staff are so friendly and kind- they take a real interest in the children and are constantly inventing new fun and educational activities for them, we are always impressed by the range of things they do!
22 February 2024
Our son loves Highbury!
Highbury Lodge has been a big part of my son’s life since 8 months old.
All the staff and management have gone above and beyond to provide the best care and learning opportunities for our son.
A big thank you to our son’s current key person who we think is amazing and
always goes that extra mile to give him the best experience possible.
11 December 2023
We have three children in the nursery and so are able to see the goings on in multiple of the rooms, and we couldn’t be more pleased with Highbury Lodge. All of the staff know our children so well, seem to genuinely care for them and we love seeing and hearing about all of the lovely activities they
have been up to. All children are treated like individuals and with respect, and all three enjoy their nursery days. I wouldn’t want anyone else caring for our children.
23 November 2023
During our time with Highbury Lodge, staff have shown themselves be be caring, passionate and enthusiastic. They work hard to ensure the children are settled whilst putting their best interests at the forefront of their care. Staff go out of their way to support us as a family. I’ve been delighted
at the variation of recipes and ingredients provided at meal times that have encouraged my son to have a well-rounded diet.
The development and progression my son has made in his learning since joining Highbury has been outstanding, he has a large variation of activities whilst getting outside for fresh air in all weather. We’re over the moon with the service received.
09 October 2023
All Highbury staff are amazing, they are welcoming and very supportive of my child’s needs. Especially dietary requirements.
I have had my eldest child attend each room throughout the nursery and I can honestly say the care given by the management and practitioners has been brilliant. He has just
started school and preschool has prepared him so well, that he has been very confident starting and settling into school life.
My youngest has just moved up to Bumblebees and loves nursery. It’s such a comfort knowing when I drop him off I don’t need to worry, as he is in excellent care.
Even when my children have become unwell, the level of care has been outstanding and they have looked after my children and given the appropriate medical care.
I would highly recommend this nursery and thank each and every one of them for working so hard and caring so well for all of the children.
09 October 2023
Highbury Lodge Nursery has been part of our lives since November 2019 when we moved to the area. Our eldest daughter left in the summer of 2022 to go to school and now our youngest has just moved into the bumblebees room having been there since she was 1. It's such a wonderful nursery. I can't speak
more highly of the staff and there are a certain few whom it looks like I cannot name in person who have been truly exemplary. We have seen our children grow in confidence and mindset throughout their time at the nursery and it's certainly provided a strong foundation for them to grow. Thank you.