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.
Lime Grove Day Nursery in Hemel Hempstead has been rated Outstanding in the past five Ofsted Inspections.
Our bespoke curriculum embeds the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework which enables individual planning for every child, extending on their individual interests, and is delivered by our highly trained and knowledgeable colleagues.
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 teach children to care about the world they live and are proud to have gained an Eco-Schools Green Flag Award at distinction level.
Whether the children are building their imaginations in the mud kitchen, or focusing on their balancing and coordination in yoga lessons, there is always something inspiring taking place at Lime Grove.
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.
Park Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JS
Hello and thank you for your interest in our nursery.
I am the Interim Nursery Manager at Lime Grove and have been part of Childbase Partnership since 2009. I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years and have worked in Early Years settings since 2006.
Our nursery is open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, and we welcome all enquiries. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to find out more about our nursery.
April Hughes
Interim 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.
This nursery in Hemel Hempstead is often chosen for its strong reputation for nurturing care, experienced staff, and a learning environment that supports every stage of early childhood development.
Children learn through structured play, guided by the EYFS framework, which helps them develop key skills in language, creativity, physical development, and social interaction.
Yes, its full-day childcare model and consistent weekday opening hours are designed to give families flexibility and peace of mind.
Outdoor learning plays an important role, with children regularly accessing safe garden areas that encourage movement, exploration, and imaginative play.
Staff place strong emphasis on emotional security, ensuring children feel supported, listened to, and confident throughout their day.
Saturday 24th October 2026 between 11am and 1pm
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