Childcare

If you’re a parent studying at the University of Hertfordshire, we can offer you on-campus childcare facilities at The University Day Nursery, giving you peace of mind so you can concentrate on your studies.

Are you eligible for the nursery?

We accept children aged between three months and five years. We cater to parents who are University of Hertfordshire students and employees.

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We offer:

  • an all-round experience for your child – while you’re on a journey of discovery with your studies, you can rest assured that your child will be happily exploring too. At The University Day Nursery, we keep children stimulated in a fun, active environment where every day is an adventure.
  • a warm, caring haven – we give special attention to the needs of each child.
  • qualified, enthusiastic and helpful staff who are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care and education.
  • a flexible approach to learning and development.

The day nursery is registered with Hertfordshire Social Services (telephone +44 (0) 1707 283939).

How we take care of your child

At The University Day Nursery, the on-campus day nursery for students and employees at the University of Hertfordshire, we take our care and educational responsibilities very seriously – and we make sure the children have lots of fun too.

What we do at The University Day Nursery

  • give each child the opportunity for all-round development.
  • monitor each child’s progress.
  • organise indoor and outdoor activities to expand and enrich children’s interests.
  • build children’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
  • support children in finding their own ways to solve problems.
  • help children become aware of cultural diversity in the community, encouraging respect for each other’s values and customs.
  • make conversation with children and get involved in their play, extending their learning and understanding.
  • integrate children with special needs, wherever possible.
  • provide a flexible curriculum. We respond to the needs of each group of children to adapt what and how we teach.

How we work with parents

We aim to:

  • share our expertise and listen to you, ensuring we’re both doing the absolute best we can to look after your child.
  • keep you informed about the day-to-day running of the day nursery, as well as educational and childcare issues.
  • help you become involved in your child’s learning and development.

Contact us

To find out more about the nursery, fees and admissions call +44 (0) 1707 284448.