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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL4 0PF
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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!
27 November 2025
My daughter loves this nursery, she comes everyday full of joy and with an open heart. Thank you, Willow Team for providing her a good care! She can be a picky eater, but always finishing most of her meals at Willow's, she loves messy play and always gets it in your day care. That means less of that
at home with Mommy ! Thank you!! They go for walks into the Farm often and get to interact in such a big open space, where they get to consume the energy constructively.
Highly recommend !
27 November 2025
My son attends this nursery and I honestly couldn't be happier. The environment is warm, welcoming, and incredibly well-run. The staff are amazing-genuinely caring, patient, and dedicated to each child's individual needs. You can really see how much effort they put into creating a safe, fun, and
nurturing atmosphere every day. The management team is equally impressive. They are organised, approachable, and always communicate clearly with parents. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly and professionally, which gives me so much confidence that my child is in great hands. Overall, this nursery has been an absolute blessing for our family, I recommend this to anyone looking for a nursery!
Special shout out to Beth, Sue, Amy, Lauren, Katie and Christiana! My son adores all of you and so happy he has such a great bond with each of you.
27 November 2025
My daughter is a new joiner of the nursery and has completed the transition, now attending full days. The transition was excellent due to the guidance and participation of the wonderful staff. They are always calm, helpful and from what I have observed looking out for the child's best interests and
treating them all as individuals. At the end of each day I feel well informed of how my child has been, what she has eaten, what she has struggled with or enjoyed and although drop offs are still difficult as she wants me to stay, she is fine once I'm gone and I am confident that she enjoys the daycare and looks forward to going there again.
26 November 2025
I am genuinely so impressed with Willows Farm Nursery. From the moment my daughter started there her care has been outstanding. From they way they handle the settling in, to the day to day care she now receives. The staff are always more than happy to speak to you and provide honest feedback and
updates. My daughter adores her key person and the other ladies in charge and working in the pre-toddler room. I can tell she feels so comfortable and safe with them and they are always in hand for a cuddle when she needs one! They really care about the individual child and make them feel special. The added bonus of being on a farm has been wonderful, daily trips to see the animals and experience the seasonal activities. I have also seen so many developments with my child's learning and feel so assured that she is being stimulated and encouraged to grow into a confident and happy little girl. She comes home babbling about her day! So grateful to them, truly wonderful, rounded nursery.
21 November 2025
Brilliant nursery and pre school. Children genuinely happy, enjoy going and constantly busy and learning new things. Good communication with parents. Staff really approachable and caring, both to parents and children. Love that they get to regularly visit the farm during the week - sometimes twice a
day at preschool and getting to have different experiences whilst there (from feeding animals, sitting in the tractor, going on the little rides or going in the maze).
20 November 2025
All three of my children have been cared for by the staff at Willows and I couldn't be happier, or recommend the nursery more! It's such a nurturing and happy environment. The staff are so caring and supportive, taking the time to really get to know each of my children-their strengths and challenges
and little quirks. In doing so, I have seen each one of my children flourish in confidence and happiness. It's so reassuring when leaving your children knowing they are truly being looked after and supported. The facilities are incomparable to any of the other nurseries we visited, only aiding in my children's development. I have nothing but good things to say about Willow's and I'm just so grateful to all the staff for taking such good care of my little ones. Thank you.
20 November 2025
Wonderful nursery to send your child to. Mine is so happy there that he doesn't even look back once he walks in the door. All the staff are lovely and caring. The rooms and the kids are all clean (no snotty noses being smeared all over the place). I Especially love how they're taken to the farm to
see the animals and enjoy walks in nature. I am so happy that I found willows
Latest Reviews for Willows Farm Day Nursery
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!
27 November 2025
My daughter loves this nursery, she comes everyday full of joy and with an open heart. Thank you, Willow Team for providing her a good care! She can be a picky eater, but always finishing most of her meals at Willow's, she loves messy play and always gets it in your day care. That means less of that
at home with Mommy ! Thank you!! They go for walks into the Farm often and get to interact in such a big open space, where they get to consume the energy constructively.
Highly recommend !
27 November 2025
My son attends this nursery and I honestly couldn't be happier. The environment is warm, welcoming, and incredibly well-run. The staff are amazing-genuinely caring, patient, and dedicated to each child's individual needs. You can really see how much effort they put into creating a safe, fun, and
nurturing atmosphere every day. The management team is equally impressive. They are organised, approachable, and always communicate clearly with parents. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly and professionally, which gives me so much confidence that my child is in great hands. Overall, this nursery has been an absolute blessing for our family, I recommend this to anyone looking for a nursery!
Special shout out to Beth, Sue, Amy, Lauren, Katie and Christiana! My son adores all of you and so happy he has such a great bond with each of you.
27 November 2025
My daughter is a new joiner of the nursery and has completed the transition, now attending full days. The transition was excellent due to the guidance and participation of the wonderful staff. They are always calm, helpful and from what I have observed looking out for the child's best interests and
treating them all as individuals. At the end of each day I feel well informed of how my child has been, what she has eaten, what she has struggled with or enjoyed and although drop offs are still difficult as she wants me to stay, she is fine once I'm gone and I am confident that she enjoys the daycare and looks forward to going there again.
26 November 2025
I am genuinely so impressed with Willows Farm Nursery. From the moment my daughter started there her care has been outstanding. From they way they handle the settling in, to the day to day care she now receives. The staff are always more than happy to speak to you and provide honest feedback and
updates. My daughter adores her key person and the other ladies in charge and working in the pre-toddler room. I can tell she feels so comfortable and safe with them and they are always in hand for a cuddle when she needs one! They really care about the individual child and make them feel special. The added bonus of being on a farm has been wonderful, daily trips to see the animals and experience the seasonal activities. I have also seen so many developments with my child's learning and feel so assured that she is being stimulated and encouraged to grow into a confident and happy little girl. She comes home babbling about her day! So grateful to them, truly wonderful, rounded nursery.
21 November 2025
Brilliant nursery and pre school. Children genuinely happy, enjoy going and constantly busy and learning new things. Good communication with parents. Staff really approachable and caring, both to parents and children. Love that they get to regularly visit the farm during the week - sometimes twice a
day at preschool and getting to have different experiences whilst there (from feeding animals, sitting in the tractor, going on the little rides or going in the maze).
20 November 2025
All three of my children have been cared for by the staff at Willows and I couldn't be happier, or recommend the nursery more! It's such a nurturing and happy environment. The staff are so caring and supportive, taking the time to really get to know each of my children-their strengths and challenges
and little quirks. In doing so, I have seen each one of my children flourish in confidence and happiness. It's so reassuring when leaving your children knowing they are truly being looked after and supported. The facilities are incomparable to any of the other nurseries we visited, only aiding in my children's development. I have nothing but good things to say about Willow's and I'm just so grateful to all the staff for taking such good care of my little ones. Thank you.
20 November 2025
Wonderful nursery to send your child to. Mine is so happy there that he doesn't even look back once he walks in the door. All the staff are lovely and caring. The rooms and the kids are all clean (no snotty noses being smeared all over the place). I Especially love how they're taken to the farm to
see the animals and enjoy walks in nature. I am so happy that I found willows