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Great location on Shepherds Lane in Rickmansworth, behind Shepherd Primary School
Daybreak Day Nursery is located at Shepherd Primary School. We are completely independent of the school and have our own entrance (down a path from Shepherd’s Lane, which takes you directly to our spot behind the Primary School). Being in such close proximity makes us an extremely popular choice for parents of children attending Shepherd Primary School who have nursery age children also.

Amazing outdoor space is the hub of nursery life

Our favourite feature of the nursery is our absolutely huge outdoor play space. The size of this area gives us so many options in providing outdoor opportunities for our children, and we make sure we take full advantage of this. As such, we have areas of lawns as well as hardstanding, facilitating all types of outdoor play – freedom for running and games on the grass, and ride-on play and construction on the hardstanding. We also have a thriving mud kitchen and a great sandpit as well as a vegetable patch. Our children understandably love being out here exploring all that the outdoor space offers, and as such, this area is the hub of nursery life at Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane.

‘The Break’ – breakfast and after school clubs for primary age children

Another element of Daybreak Rickmansworth Shepherds Lane is The Break – our breakfast and after school club for primary age children. The Break is situated in its own separate building from the nursery and is, of course, equipped with resources designed for older children.

Purpose-built, spacious, yet homely and warm environments

Our buildings are purpose built for childcare and are large and spacious yet we’ve made sure they feel homely and warm so that children feel comfortable and supported.

Philosophy and practice truly inspired by the children themselves

Active learners from birth, it’s the children who inspire our philosophy and practice. We know that children and babies are explorers and investigators, which fuels our passion to create environments that are skilfully set up to capture children’s fascination and imagination. We focus our planned activities around each child as an individual, looking at their developmental needs and next steps in learning. Through observations and partnerships with parents we learn about how each individual child plays and explores the environment around them. With this information we are able to plan activities that support each child to meet their milestones in their very own unique way.

We enhance our setting with real and authentic objects found in the home or natural environment. Our natural and cosy furnishings, and care taken to arrange them beautifully, allows children to grow and develop in an environment where they feel safe and secure and valued in their play.

Our nursery caters for children aged 3 months to 4 years old.

What Our Parents Say

Very talented and caring staff. My son really loved this nursery. He learnt a lot in all aspects from communication, relationship building, being independent, to learning maths, shapes, letters, word, sentences etc. Really pleased with the development. Thanks to all the lovely staff, you are all the best.

Vaibhav H (Father of Child)

My daughter has been in the nursery since the Baby Room. It has been an incredible journey. Now she is in the pre-school and every day she is excited to go to the nursery. She loves the staff, her key worker, the other kids, the setting (especially the garden). She really enjoys all the activities organised through the week/day. She enjoys and has fun while learning. The staff encourage and support multilingual families making the kids feel proud they can speak more than one language. Now the staff are also getting her ready to go to school this September. The staff have always been amazing, very approachable, flexible and caring.

B C (Father of Child)

The staff are so kind and caring, they all know my daughter even those in different rooms. She skips in to see them every day and they are as excited as me when she does new things. It's a home away from home.

H G (Mother of Child)

I can't thank the staff enough for giving me peace of mind when my child is with them. The number and variety of activities each day is amazing and the fact they manage to get in the garden or go on trips - even in winter is fantastic. My child's development is streets ahead of his peers who don't attend nursery.

S H (Mother of Child)

The nursery has a lovely nurturing and vibrant atmosphere which my son loves. There is plenty of space for him to explore and learn via the vast range of toys and equipment they have. I know he is well cared for. I am always well informed and I work together with the nursery staff to give my son the best possible experience.

Claire F (Mother of Child)

The care, consideration and attention my son receives is exemplary. Staff pay attention to his strengths and weaknesses and verbalise them to us and ideas for developing them are implemented. All staff demonstrate an excellent attitude and have excellent relationships with their designated children.

A D (Father of Child)

The staff were warm, caring and professional and the facilities are great. We felt like our daughter was part of a big family. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all working there.

E S (Mother of Child)

I have been impressed by the level of care given to my son since he started. The daily warm welcome of the staff makes both children and parents alike feel at ease. Seeing the smile on my boy's face as we drive into the car park is proof enough for me that the team are doing something right.

Alexander M (Father of Child)

My little girl has recently started and is absolutely loving her time at nursery. The settling in sessions were brilliant and really helped put my mind at ease, especially with me starting back at work. The ladies in the Baby Room are super friendly and enthusiastic and I can't thank them enough for their support in what could have been quite an emotional rollercoaster.

G W (Mother of Child)

Once I drop my son off into the Baby Room, I feel he's as safe and as well looked after as I do at home.

Laura R (Mother of Child)