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 Highbury Lodge Day Nursery in Hitchin the warm and welcoming environment ensures that your child’s individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured.
Children’s days are full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff. All children have daily access to the garden as we fully recognise the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development.
We are proud to have achieved an Eco-Schools Green Flag award and as well as having our own Eco-Committee of practitioners and children who organise ‘Green Initiatives’ within the nursery, we are close to achieving zero waste to landfill.
So whether it’s experiencing our sensory garden or building imaginations in our mud kitchen, there is always something inspiring happening at Highbury Lodge.
These are just some of the reasons why we are an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery.
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.
11 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
Hello, I am Kirsty and I am the Manager at Highbury Lodge. I started working in Early Years in 2010 and with Childbase in 2023. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education.
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Kirsty Rose – Nursery Manager
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.
Families are drawn to Highbury Lodge for its welcoming setting, experienced team, and structured approach to early years education.
The nursery offers a stimulating, play-based environment where children can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.
Yes, children have regular access to outdoor areas that encourage physical development and exploration.
Fees are typically all-inclusive, covering meals, snacks, and essential care items such as nappies and wipes.
The preschool programme focuses on early literacy, social skills, and independence to help children transition smoothly into primary school.
