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Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(21 parent reviews) ·Leavesden Green Community Centre, Clarke Way, WATFORD, WD25 0BW · Hertfordshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Little Blossom Nursery School is a family-operated institution established by owners with extensive backgrounds in childcare, education, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Their vision was to create a nursery that offers high-quality, adaptable childcare at accessible prices.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on continuous active learning, encouraging children to engage with, critically assess, and appreciate all aspects of their nursery experience. The children's interests and preferences are central to the planning of activities and learning opportunities.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is interwoven throughout the daily curriculum, focusing on key areas such as physical development, communication and language, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Little Blossom fosters a supportive environment where children can build strong bonds with familiar staff through a comprehensive Key Person system, promoting independence and confidence as they prepare for future educational stages.

The Leavesden branch specifically caters to children aged 2 to 5 years, with plans to expand to include children from 12 months in September 2024. It features a cosy toddler room for younger children and a larger nursery room for older preschoolers, both benefiting from a private, fully enclosed garden for stimulating outdoor play.

The nursery provides rolling snack times with healthy options and encourages children to self-prepare snacks and engage in social mealtimes. It is conveniently located for commuters with excellent links to the local community, including churches and schools, and is situated near major motorways.

What it's like

Children settle swiftly in this nurturing learning environment and develop close and trusting relationships with staff. Leaders and staff work closely to develop a strong curriculum based on providing children with the skills they will take forward into their next stage of learning and beyond.

Affordable childcareFamily-runEYFS-focusedFlexible contracts

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, 51 weeks of the year

Age range

2 to 5 years (expanding to 12 months in September 2024)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden)

Last inspected 23 September 2025 · Antonia Campbell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle swiftly in this nurturing learning environment and develop close and trusting relationships with staff. Leaders and staff work closely to develop a strong curriculum based on providing children with the skills they will take forward into their next stage of learning and beyond.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle swiftly in this nurturing learning environment and develop close and trusting relationships with staff.
  • Leaders and staff work closely to develop a strong curriculum based on providing children with the skills they will take forward into their next stage of learning and beyond.
  • Partnerships with other professionals are strong and supportive.
  • Leaders particularly focus on the needs of children and families that attend.
  • Leaders support staff's practice well.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the support offered to young children, specifically around learning to share and take turns
  • 2further evaluate the organisation of group sessions to allow all children to fully engage and maximise the learning they receive.
Inspection #10407851 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders particularly focus on the needs of children and families that attend. They ensure all play is inclusive and provide a wealth of learning based on children's early experiences.

Outdoor space

Children have continuous access to highly engaging outdoor learning opportunities. These focus on promoting children's development across all areas of learning while embracing their need for outdoor, physical play.

Parent Reviews of Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden)

5.0
(21)
Stacy Hailey
4 months ago

Amazing nursery! Moved my son from another local nursery as he was under challenged and bored. He settled into Little Blossoms with no problems, his learning came on leaps and bounds! He has formed lovely healthy friendships, he is more than ready for his transition to reception class in September thank you to The whole team at Little Blossoms

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Mandy Kandohla
8 months ago

Great choice for a nursery! Very friendly, professional and flexible. Thank you to all the staff for making my daughter feel welcome and at home. She made a lot of friends and will miss you all very much

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Larissa Nogueira
4 months ago

Really good nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and very accommodating. My son absolutely loves it and is always happy to go in. It’s reassuring to know he’s in such a supportive and nurturing environment. Highly recommended.

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Doris Christy Dela
a year ago

The teachers at Leavesden Blossom nursery are amazing, especially Kellie, Shona and Trudy. My toddler really loves nursery, and although we were nervous to sign him up at the start, he settled in very quickly! We get daily updates through an app where we can see what the children have been up to and can also speak to the teachers throughout the day. Would highly recommend!

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Niamh Finnerty
a year ago

My daughter Orlaith started at Little Blossoms when she just turned 3 years old. It was the first nursery she had ever attended and we were both apprehensive at her starting as it was such a big change for us both. However, Little Blossoms have the most incredible team who welcomed her in and made her feel so loved and comfortable. She absolutely thrived here and I loved hearing all about what she got up to and what she learned when she got home. You get updates and photos of their day through their app. There is so much for them to do and learn, lots of arts and crafts, messy play, role play, books, lots of toys and they have a big garden full of toys and activities for them to do. I would highly recommend little blossom nursery in Leavesden and can't thank the incredible team enough for how they looked after and cared for my daughter!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 September 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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