Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays, we offer a fully inclusive service.
Our nursery provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
At Grasshoppers Day Nursery in St Albans the warm and welcoming environment ensures that your child’s individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured.
Children’s days are packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff.
All children have access to the garden on a daily basis as we recognise the importance of outdoor play on children’s learning and development.
We also offer the extracurricular activity of Yoga Mites on a Wednesday between 2:30pm and 3pm for our Preschool room.
So whether it’s learning about the natural world in our mud kitchen or exploring our community with regular local walks, there is always something going on at Grasshoppers.
Our fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared, and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.
We use Sing and Sign and run Boogie Mites sessions throughout the week for all age groups.
As an eco-nursery and accredited Green Flag Award holder, we are committed to sustainability and environmental education. Our children take part in a year-round curriculum of green activities, including recycling projects, growing and caring for seasonal vegetables, nature exploration, and learning how to protect the world around them.
Additionally, parents will have ‘free to use’ access to our exclusive parent website and App – childbase@home – offering a full range of bespoke books, on-line experiences and parent workshops and masterclasses run by industry professionals including SEND, behaviour management, first aid and speech & language.
20 York Road, St Albans, AL1 4PL
Hello, I am Claire and I have worked in the Early Years sector since 2000. I have just joined Childbase and I hold an NNEB Level 3 & Level 5 Diploma in Leadership, Early Years Management.
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Claire Greaves – Nursery Manager
Our nursery provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Our indoor spaces and garden areas provide children with opportunities to explore, play and enjoy time outside as part of their daily routine.
Our Caterpillar room is for our youngest children. Each child is supported by a dedicated Key Person who builds a strong bond with both you and your child. They provide consistency and familiarity throughout the day, helping to follow your child’s home routine as closely as possible. We also begin to support early language, understanding and social development.
In our Ladybird room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. As language grows quickly at this stage, we work closely with you to support this both at home and in nursery. We also encourage independence and help children to make their own choices with confidence.
In our Bumblebees room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. We encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play, while building their confidence to do things for themselves. With the support of their Key Person, children develop independence, self-help skills, vocabulary and early thinking skills in a nurturing environment.
In Preschool , we focus on building children’s independence, self-care and self-esteem. We continue to develop language, communication and vocabulary, while supporting learning through play. Through our Ready, Steady, Grow programme, children are prepared for school with early phonics and more structured small group learning.
If the place you require is available, we will confirm this in writing and provide you with a registration form to complete. At this stage, we will also request a non-refundable £50 administration fee and 50% of the first month’s fees. Flexible payment options are available and we would be happy to discuss these with you.
If a place is not currently available, we will add your child to our waiting list and keep you informed of any changes.
As your child’s start date approaches, we will arrange settling-in sessions. These sessions give you and your child the opportunity to meet their Key Person and spend time together in their room, helping your child feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. They also allow us to get to know your family and ensure we can provide the best possible care.
If you have any questions at any point, or would like to arrange a nursery tour if you haven’t already, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Like other Childbase Partnership settings, the nursery typically supports children from 6 weeks up to school age, covering baby, toddler, and preschool stages.
Families often choose Grasshoppers Nursery in St Albans for its balance of high-quality care, structured learning, and convenient full-day childcare options.
The nursery follows a play-based curriculum aligned with EYFS, encouraging independence, curiosity, and social interaction.
Yes, Childbase nurseries offer inclusive services, meaning food, snacks, and daily essentials are usually covered within fees.
Parents receive regular updates on their child’s progress and daily activities through digital tools and ongoing communication with staff.
