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Nuffield Health St Albans, Highfield Park Drive, St Albans, AL4 0AH
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21 January 2026
My son has attended Nuffy Bear since he was 6 months old. He has thrived in the baby room and due to the care and dedication of the staff is now ready for him move to the toddler room. The daily blogs are a fantastic way to know what your little one has been up to each day and see the range of
different activities available for them to explore. Staff are warm and welcoming and management always greet with a smile making drop off a pleasant experience. Thank you to all the team at Nuffy for the care you give my child it is much appreciated.
15 January 2026
Our daughter attends this nursery and our son recently left to go to school. We are so pleased our children went to nursery. It wasn't our first choice for our son but when our original nursery closed, we were fortunate to secure a place at Nuffy.
Our daughter joined and for a short time both of
them attended. She struggled at first with the separation but has swiftly thrived in the positive environment. Our key workers have been brilliant and our kids loved them. All staff are kind and helpful.
The catering seems excellent most of the time although there are occasional strange choices that seem universally unpopular. On balance facilities are good rather than spectacular. However the tipping point is the weekly swimming for 3 year olds.
Reports are now daily and really informative. This hadn't always been the case but it's now clockwork and brilliant.
05 January 2026
Our daughter started at 9 months old, I was nervous, to leave her but the staff in the baby room have been fantastic. She is settled, loves all the craft and fun activities, every day she does something new and creative. All the staff know every detail about our daughter's day. It shows they care
and she is very happy to play, she is nearly 2 years old now. It seems a very happy place to work and the staff have been the same throughout, it is a consistent and caring environment. They all work hard and it doesn't go unnoticed.
17 October 2025
My child has attended Nuffy Bear St Albans since he was 6 months old. The care provided by the team is above and beyond. The management are extremely helpful and deal with queries as quickly as possible. The team write detailed posts daily to inform you of what your child has done during the day
which is a lovely read in the afternoon. My son thoroughly enjoys the activities provided particularly the garden time and squash court sport sessions. I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone looking for childcare.
16 September 2024
Nuffy Bear Nursery has been a wonderful place for our family, with all three of my children having attended, and one still happily going there. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure each of my children feel safe, supported, and nurtured. The
warm and welcoming environment has made it a second home for our children, giving them the confidence to grow, learn, and thrive. It's been comforting to know they are in such capable hands, and we're so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on their early years. Wouldn't think twice about recommending it to others!
15 August 2024
I could not recommend Nuffy Bear St Albans Nursery more - the whole team and experience has been absolutely amazing! Our son started at 9 months and any concerns that we had were completely removed on day one by how amazing the manager and her team are. The management and girls in the baby room have
been absolutely amazing and not only have they built such a strong bond with our son but also us as parents and show genuine care in our son's development. Our son always has such an amazing time at nursery whether it's playing in the garden, doing arts and crafts or running riot in the squash court. We have noticed such good developments in our son since he joined nursery which is a testament to the activities and next steps and the close work of his key worker. We have absolutely loved every minute of our nursery experience and cannot recommend the manager and her team more!
28 February 2024
Our son has been at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery since he was 10 months old and I was very nervous about leaving him so young and such long hours, five days a week but we are really happy that we chose Nuffy Bear for our son and it's amazing to see how he has thrived during his time at nursery. Any
concerns or questions have always been answered promptly from the first point of contact and our son has developed good relationships with all the staff and management at the nursery.
For the cost of all of the nurseries in the area, Nuffy Bear is towards the lower end but is definitely not reflected in the great range of activities and care that he receives.
I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone looking for a nursery!
27 February 2024
My two daughters attend Nuffy Bear Nursery St Albans and have done so now for over nine months. We have found everyone at the nursery to be so kind, they seem to genuinely care so much about our girls, their happiness and progress and always have time to talk to us about what has happened that day
or anything we want feedback on. They are so imaginative with the activities (for under 2s) - lots of different arts and crafts, sensory and pretend play, singing, time outside and interacting with different people and toys. They have flexed time up and down for us as needed (min 4 weeks at a time) and generally are a brilliant support as part of our family journey. I can't thank them enough. We had to put the girls into nursery earlier than planned due to an emergency, but very quickly I was confident they were being well looked after and were happy. It's a bit further from us than other nurseries, but we couldn't change now - a brilliant team and a great nursery.
16 February 2024
An absolutely delightful nursery, full of fun, life and colour. Brilliantly friendly and dedicated staff. Lots of engaging activities for the children. A perfect nursery choice for my children. Thoroughly recommend it!
13 February 2024
We are delighted with our choice of Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. It was recommended by a neighbour whose sons attend. The staff are all so very warm and caring, communication in person and via updates in the app are fantastic, the food variety is great and we really like the themed events that the staff
put on with the arts and crafts activities around it. Our daughters are really very happy there. A really great day nursery.
13 February 2024
Really lovely nursery, very helpful and they provide a lot of information. Lovely staff and have helped my child a lot with their speaking and learning and give me daily updates on my child’s time at nursery.
13 February 2024
My daughter has attended Nuffy Bear St Albans since she was 14 weeks old, she is now 13 months old and has thrived in their care. She has a close bond with her amazing key worker, and all of the other brilliant staff too - the management is caring, and responsive and everyone communicates well. I
would not hesitate to recommend Nuffy Bear as a nursery to anyone - we are very happy with our choice!
13 February 2024
Initially, I was very apprehensive about sending my child to nursery (as I am sure any first-time parent would be) but from the very first induction, we got such a lovely warm, caring and welcoming vibe from both the management and the key workers.
Over the last 5 months, we have seen our child go
from crying when being dropped off to running in and waving bye to us (which tells you a lot!). Additionally, we have seen our child grow, develop and learn a number of new things and it’s down to the fantastic staff at the nursery. They are very caring and go over and beyond and regularly keep you updated with photos and videos which is brilliant as you get to see your child enjoying themselves in nursery. There’s a great variety of healthy food on offer daily and a wide range of activities and toys to keep them entertained.
I couldn’t recommend the nursery highly enough to any parent!
13 February 2024
Amazing staff! My child loves to attend the nursery, the staff are very helpful and there to support you at any time.
The development and skills of my daughters have increased a lot.
A huge thank you to all the Nuffy Bear team!
20 November 2023
My son is nearly two and has attended Nuffy Bear from 12 months old. He is absolutely thriving there due to the positive, caring and homely environment. He has an amazing bond with his key worker and the other members of staff in the under 2s room. The nursery is very well run by the managers who
are both experienced and skilled at what they do. My son loves the meals and snacks and eats a great variety of healthy food. He loves the creative/arty activities as well as the physical play both inside and outside. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Nuffy Bear.
06 November 2023
Amazing staff. Very helpful, caring and incredible with communication. Great with allergies - we’ve never had any worry. My daughter loves her group and has so much fun! Has been wonderful for her development and social skills.
01 November 2023
My little girl has been going to Nuffy for nearly a year now. All the staff know her so well and her little personality. She has come on leaps and bounds, and since going into the over two's room, the change in her has been immense. Her outgoing confidence now where everyone is her “friend”. She
often comes home telling us all sorts of stories of what she’s been up to. Sending her to nursery was a choice rather than a necessity, but it has paid off in her social development.
15 September 2023
I’m really pleased to be able to recommend Nuffy Bear St Albans. I had two of my children at the nursery. They have really developed their one-to-one's between the child and their key person and often move into a separate space to create a quality exchange with lower distractions. They have
introduced the ‘Famly’ app within the last year that means that communications, records and meal time information is all easily accessible. The team are loving and warm and cuddles are always available which small children will need aplenty. Support with milestones and toilet training is abundant and the pace is parent led. We were seeing more diverse learning experiences, cause and effect etc. being introduced. They also have a lending library so the kids can choose a book to borrow. There are two gardens and they can seem a bit short of space but the kids seem to find plenty to do and are reluctant to leave at home-time. A good choice and plenty of parking (not to be undervalued!).
01 June 2023
Nuffy Bear St Albans is fantastic. They care for my child’s developmental needs and give my son the care and attention that he needs while he’s there. The staff are all lovely, polite and always ready and patient enough to help you with any query. The children do a variety of activities, as well as
lots of songs, stories and dancing. I like it because I can enter their app anytime and see what my son has been up to, but also what his developmental plan is and what he has already achieved. I strongly recommend it.
31 May 2023
My daughter has been at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery since she was 11 months old and she loves it there! The staff really make a fuss of her and you get the impression that they really care about the children. I'm really happy with the different range of activities that they get up to, particularly the
focus on nature and exercise. The menus are really varied and they are great at catering for any special dietary requirements.
Latest Reviews for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery St Albans
21 January 2026
My son has attended Nuffy Bear since he was 6 months old. He has thrived in the baby room and due to the care and dedication of the staff is now ready for him move to the toddler room. The daily blogs are a fantastic way to know what your little one has been up to each day and see the range of
different activities available for them to explore. Staff are warm and welcoming and management always greet with a smile making drop off a pleasant experience. Thank you to all the team at Nuffy for the care you give my child it is much appreciated.
15 January 2026
Our daughter attends this nursery and our son recently left to go to school. We are so pleased our children went to nursery. It wasn't our first choice for our son but when our original nursery closed, we were fortunate to secure a place at Nuffy.
Our daughter joined and for a short time both of
them attended. She struggled at first with the separation but has swiftly thrived in the positive environment. Our key workers have been brilliant and our kids loved them. All staff are kind and helpful.
The catering seems excellent most of the time although there are occasional strange choices that seem universally unpopular. On balance facilities are good rather than spectacular. However the tipping point is the weekly swimming for 3 year olds.
Reports are now daily and really informative. This hadn't always been the case but it's now clockwork and brilliant.
05 January 2026
Our daughter started at 9 months old, I was nervous, to leave her but the staff in the baby room have been fantastic. She is settled, loves all the craft and fun activities, every day she does something new and creative. All the staff know every detail about our daughter's day. It shows they care
and she is very happy to play, she is nearly 2 years old now. It seems a very happy place to work and the staff have been the same throughout, it is a consistent and caring environment. They all work hard and it doesn't go unnoticed.
17 October 2025
My child has attended Nuffy Bear St Albans since he was 6 months old. The care provided by the team is above and beyond. The management are extremely helpful and deal with queries as quickly as possible. The team write detailed posts daily to inform you of what your child has done during the day
which is a lovely read in the afternoon. My son thoroughly enjoys the activities provided particularly the garden time and squash court sport sessions. I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone looking for childcare.
16 September 2024
Nuffy Bear Nursery has been a wonderful place for our family, with all three of my children having attended, and one still happily going there. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure each of my children feel safe, supported, and nurtured. The
warm and welcoming environment has made it a second home for our children, giving them the confidence to grow, learn, and thrive. It's been comforting to know they are in such capable hands, and we're so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on their early years. Wouldn't think twice about recommending it to others!
15 August 2024
I could not recommend Nuffy Bear St Albans Nursery more - the whole team and experience has been absolutely amazing! Our son started at 9 months and any concerns that we had were completely removed on day one by how amazing the manager and her team are. The management and girls in the baby room have
been absolutely amazing and not only have they built such a strong bond with our son but also us as parents and show genuine care in our son's development. Our son always has such an amazing time at nursery whether it's playing in the garden, doing arts and crafts or running riot in the squash court. We have noticed such good developments in our son since he joined nursery which is a testament to the activities and next steps and the close work of his key worker. We have absolutely loved every minute of our nursery experience and cannot recommend the manager and her team more!
28 February 2024
Our son has been at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery since he was 10 months old and I was very nervous about leaving him so young and such long hours, five days a week but we are really happy that we chose Nuffy Bear for our son and it's amazing to see how he has thrived during his time at nursery. Any
concerns or questions have always been answered promptly from the first point of contact and our son has developed good relationships with all the staff and management at the nursery.
For the cost of all of the nurseries in the area, Nuffy Bear is towards the lower end but is definitely not reflected in the great range of activities and care that he receives.
I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone looking for a nursery!
27 February 2024
My two daughters attend Nuffy Bear Nursery St Albans and have done so now for over nine months. We have found everyone at the nursery to be so kind, they seem to genuinely care so much about our girls, their happiness and progress and always have time to talk to us about what has happened that day
or anything we want feedback on. They are so imaginative with the activities (for under 2s) - lots of different arts and crafts, sensory and pretend play, singing, time outside and interacting with different people and toys. They have flexed time up and down for us as needed (min 4 weeks at a time) and generally are a brilliant support as part of our family journey. I can't thank them enough. We had to put the girls into nursery earlier than planned due to an emergency, but very quickly I was confident they were being well looked after and were happy. It's a bit further from us than other nurseries, but we couldn't change now - a brilliant team and a great nursery.
16 February 2024
An absolutely delightful nursery, full of fun, life and colour. Brilliantly friendly and dedicated staff. Lots of engaging activities for the children. A perfect nursery choice for my children. Thoroughly recommend it!
13 February 2024
We are delighted with our choice of Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. It was recommended by a neighbour whose sons attend. The staff are all so very warm and caring, communication in person and via updates in the app are fantastic, the food variety is great and we really like the themed events that the staff
put on with the arts and crafts activities around it. Our daughters are really very happy there. A really great day nursery.
13 February 2024
Really lovely nursery, very helpful and they provide a lot of information. Lovely staff and have helped my child a lot with their speaking and learning and give me daily updates on my child’s time at nursery.
13 February 2024
My daughter has attended Nuffy Bear St Albans since she was 14 weeks old, she is now 13 months old and has thrived in their care. She has a close bond with her amazing key worker, and all of the other brilliant staff too - the management is caring, and responsive and everyone communicates well. I
would not hesitate to recommend Nuffy Bear as a nursery to anyone - we are very happy with our choice!
13 February 2024
Initially, I was very apprehensive about sending my child to nursery (as I am sure any first-time parent would be) but from the very first induction, we got such a lovely warm, caring and welcoming vibe from both the management and the key workers.
Over the last 5 months, we have seen our child go
from crying when being dropped off to running in and waving bye to us (which tells you a lot!). Additionally, we have seen our child grow, develop and learn a number of new things and it’s down to the fantastic staff at the nursery. They are very caring and go over and beyond and regularly keep you updated with photos and videos which is brilliant as you get to see your child enjoying themselves in nursery. There’s a great variety of healthy food on offer daily and a wide range of activities and toys to keep them entertained.
I couldn’t recommend the nursery highly enough to any parent!
13 February 2024
Amazing staff! My child loves to attend the nursery, the staff are very helpful and there to support you at any time.
The development and skills of my daughters have increased a lot.
A huge thank you to all the Nuffy Bear team!
20 November 2023
My son is nearly two and has attended Nuffy Bear from 12 months old. He is absolutely thriving there due to the positive, caring and homely environment. He has an amazing bond with his key worker and the other members of staff in the under 2s room. The nursery is very well run by the managers who
are both experienced and skilled at what they do. My son loves the meals and snacks and eats a great variety of healthy food. He loves the creative/arty activities as well as the physical play both inside and outside. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Nuffy Bear.
06 November 2023
Amazing staff. Very helpful, caring and incredible with communication. Great with allergies - we’ve never had any worry. My daughter loves her group and has so much fun! Has been wonderful for her development and social skills.
01 November 2023
My little girl has been going to Nuffy for nearly a year now. All the staff know her so well and her little personality. She has come on leaps and bounds, and since going into the over two's room, the change in her has been immense. Her outgoing confidence now where everyone is her “friend”. She
often comes home telling us all sorts of stories of what she’s been up to. Sending her to nursery was a choice rather than a necessity, but it has paid off in her social development.
15 September 2023
I’m really pleased to be able to recommend Nuffy Bear St Albans. I had two of my children at the nursery. They have really developed their one-to-one's between the child and their key person and often move into a separate space to create a quality exchange with lower distractions. They have
introduced the ‘Famly’ app within the last year that means that communications, records and meal time information is all easily accessible. The team are loving and warm and cuddles are always available which small children will need aplenty. Support with milestones and toilet training is abundant and the pace is parent led. We were seeing more diverse learning experiences, cause and effect etc. being introduced. They also have a lending library so the kids can choose a book to borrow. There are two gardens and they can seem a bit short of space but the kids seem to find plenty to do and are reluctant to leave at home-time. A good choice and plenty of parking (not to be undervalued!).
01 June 2023
Nuffy Bear St Albans is fantastic. They care for my child’s developmental needs and give my son the care and attention that he needs while he’s there. The staff are all lovely, polite and always ready and patient enough to help you with any query. The children do a variety of activities, as well as
lots of songs, stories and dancing. I like it because I can enter their app anytime and see what my son has been up to, but also what his developmental plan is and what he has already achieved. I strongly recommend it.
31 May 2023
My daughter has been at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery since she was 11 months old and she loves it there! The staff really make a fuss of her and you get the impression that they really care about the children. I'm really happy with the different range of activities that they get up to, particularly the
focus on nature and exercise. The menus are really varied and they are great at catering for any special dietary requirements.