Longwood Nursery

About this day nursery

Longwood School and Nursery, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, provides comprehensive education and care for children from infancy through to Year 6. The nursery, managed by Alison Lapihuska, has consistently received positive feedback from Ofsted.

The school, now under the leadership of Mr. Donovan, offers small class sizes to ensure personalised attention and aims to provide high-quality education at an affordable price. Longwood is committed to fostering a supportive and stimulating environment where children can thrive and achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

The institution places a strong emphasis on well-being, resilience, language development, and social-emotional growth, with a continuously evolving curriculum. They also offer an extensive wraparound care service from 7 am to 7 pm, allowing pupils to continue learning and socialising beyond regular school hours.

Longwood School and Nursery was established through the merger of Rainbow Nurseries, which operated across Bedfordshire and Middlesex, leading to a team of experienced and highly-qualified staff dedicated to providing excellent care.

What it's like

Children of all ages arrive happily at the nursery and are greeted by enthusiastic staff before exploring exciting activities. They demonstrate high levels of independence and confidence, recalling past learning and expressing new vocabulary.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on a flat hourly rate for term-time before and after school care, with a capped maximum weekly fee. Standard hours run from early morning until school starts and resume in the afternoon, with slightly different timings operating at the Attenborough and Old Park sites.