Apple Daycare (Water Hall Farm)

About this day nursery

Apple Daycare offers professional childcare across several settings in Hertfordshire, including Wild Hill Hall, Lemsford Hall, Oxlease House, and Aboyne Lodge. The day nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from various backgrounds can thrive.

They operate with a philosophy centered on continuous development, ensuring that each child receives high-quality teaching through engaging experiences that foster curiosity, joy, and growth. The daycare aims to give children a strong foundation through play, learning, and personal development.

They also emphasise the importance of early positive experiences in sports and dance, offering activities like Super Star Sports, Miss Hollie's Dance, Miss Mollie's Ballet, and Supernastics at various locations. Apple Daycare is committed to flexibility, not only for the children they care for but also for their staff, offering flexible working opportunities through their "Apple Angels" programme.

They focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for both their children and their team members. The day nursery prides itself on adhering to modern early years practices, guided by the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Our ethos

At Apple Daycare, we offer professional childcare in a warm, relaxed and homely setting. Guided by the principles and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025), we work to the highest, most modern and forward-thinking standards in early years practice. We believe a good start never stops, and this drives our commitment to creating an environment where children of all abilities and backgrounds feel safe, confident and inspired.

Pricing & funding

Apple Daycare charges daily and weekly rates, as well as morning and afternoon session rates, which vary by age group (Babies 0-2 years, Toddlers 2-3 years, and Pre-School 3-5 years). A registration fee applies. For funded hours, a top-up fee per session is applicable for both morning and afternoon sessions.