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Little Nightingales Nursery
The same Little Nightingales you know and love, now part of the award-winning Kindred Nurseries family.
We are open 07:30 to 18:30
Nightingale Cottage, Barnet Rd, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1BG
Accepts 15 or 30 Hour Funding
Rated Good by Ofsted
Call us for a chat - 01727 827533
What makes Little Nightingales Nursery unique?
At Little Nightingales Nursery, we have been part of the London Colney community for nearly 20 years. We are proud of the reputation we have built for providing exceptional childcare and a reliable start for local families. Our wonderful team of longstanding staff allows us to provide consistent and personalised care that helps us build strong relationships with our families.
Our nursery is also located in a very practical spot for commuting families close to the M25, M1, and A1 meaning drop-offs and pick-ups are a smooth part of your daily journey.
- Age Range: We care for children from 3 Months up to 5 Years.
- Opening Hours: 07:30 - 18:30
- Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been Rated Good by Ofsted, 9th November 2025.
- Location: We are located in London Colney close to Broad Colney Lakes Nature Reserve.
- Government Funding: All government funding accepted including 30 hours.
- Enrichment Activities: Supernastics and Super Star Sports
- Food Provisions: Fresh meals prepared daily by our on site chef.
A day in the life at Little Nightingales Nursery
Start of Day
- Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
- Rolling breakfast served until 08:45
Morning
- Child-led free play centred around each child's interests
- Outdoor play
- Creative Time
- Adult-led activities
- Snack from 10:00
Afternoon
- Lunch from 11:30
- Nap and quieter time for those who need it
- Child-led free play
- Outdoor play
- Snack from 14:00
Evening
- Dinner from 16:00
- Relaxed child-led play
- Goodbyes and home time, close 18:30
Our Location
Little Nightingales Nursery
Nightingale Cottage, Barnet Road
London Coleny, St Albans
AL2 1BG
Fees at Little Nightingales Nursery
| Session | Time | 3 Months to 3 Years | 3 - 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Day | 07:30 to18:30 | £89.00 | £87.00 |
| Full Day | 08:00 to 18:00 | £85.00 | £82.00 |
| Morning | 08:00 to 13:00 | £53.00 | £50.00 |
| Afternoon | 13:00 to 18:00 | £53.00 | £50.00 |
Meet Our Little Nightingales Nursery Nursery Staff
Caroline Woods
Nursery Manager
Little Nightingales Nursery FAQs
How often do the children play outside?
Our children are outside daily. Fresh air and physical activity are key parts of our schedule regardless of the season.
What is the unique feel or ethos of your nursery team?
We pride ourselves on being a home from home. Joining our nursery means joining our family. We want the transition from your home to ours to feel as natural as possible from your very first viewing.
How do you build relationships with parents?
We host plenty of events throughout the year to stay connected with our families. These include Christmas carols, graduation parties, and seasonal stay and play sessions. We also enjoy getting everyone together for community events like our Macmillan coffee mornings.
How do your settling in sessions work?
We typically offer three sessions to help your child feel at ease. The first session lasts one hour with parents there to go over paperwork and talk about routines, likes, and allergies. A one-hour session follows where the child stays on their own, ending with a final two-hour session.
What are the parking and access arrangements for drop off and pick up?
Our parents use a one way system that leads to the back of the building where there is space to park and drop off your child safely.
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