Two nurseries around the Watford area have been rated by parents as being among the top 20 in the region.
The House That Jack Built Nursery in Bricket Wood and Little Learners Montessori in Merton Road, Watford, have come out among the top, out of 1,150 pre-schools in the East of England.
They were rated by dozens of parents and carers on overall standard, facilities and outside space, learning, resources and equipment and ICT, care, activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding, and value for money.
The many positive reviews on daynurseries.co.uk mean the nurseries have received awards from the website.
Owners of The House That Jack Built Nursery, Phillippa Munns and Becky Siegal, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won this award so thank you so much.
Owners of The House That Jack Built Nursery, Phillippa Munns and Becky Siegal. Photo: daynurseries.co.uk
"We have owned the House the Jack built nursery for over three years now. We love coming to nursery every day and seeing the children grow and develop.
"Our staff members are incredible and really go the extra mile for all of our children and families.
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"We have such amazing and supportive families who attend our setting which gives the nursery a homely feel. We look forward to the future of the House that Jack built nursery. Thank you.”
Last year, Little Learners Montessori was also among the top 20 in the region.
James Hamilton-Heward, director of The Little Learners Montessori Watford said at the time: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this fantastic award. As an outstanding, Montessori accredited day nursery, this day nurseries award recognises our hard work, dedication and passion for high quality education and care.”
Little Learners Montessori in Watford is in the top 20 nurseries in the East of England
Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of daynurseries.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate The House That Jack Built Nursery on being rated by parents as a top nursery in the East of England. Being chosen as one of the best nurseries by family and carers of children that attend the setting is a huge achievement.
“This year has been a huge challenge for nurseries, many of whom were offering childcare to vulnerable and keyworker children during lockdown and have now opened up fully, giving parents and children that vital return to ‘normality’.
The House That Jack Built Nursery, in Watford. Photo: daynurseries.co.uk
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“We hope these awards will boost the spirits of nursery staff and give parents valuable guidance in choosing the right nursery for their child.
“Reviews of our Top 20 nurseries show these settings stimulate and nurture children, enhancing their social and emotional wellbeing as well as their learning.”
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