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Windmill Children's Centre

Broadfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DW
Manager: Caroline Keeler
Tel: 01442 426303, 07909 555 299   
Email: manager.windmill@hertschildrenscentres.org.uk

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Local providers of childcare

There are 4 Primary Schools in the area.  All of which have nursery provision:

  • Yew Tree Primary– Fletcher Way, Highfield. Bellgate and Jupiter Drive schools have amalgamated to make a brand new school which opened in September 08! The Head is Zoe Mathie 01442 400255

The following nurseries are available in the Children’s Centre Area:

  • Bees Knees Day Nursery in Cambrian Way provide care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, 8-6pm.  Open 52 weeks a year (except bank holidays).  There is space for 124 children daily.  01442 393341. www.thebeeskneesdaynursery.com
  • Flower Pots Day Nursery in Adeyfield Road provide care and education for children 3 months to 5 years old, 8.00am to 6.00pm. Open 52 weeks a year (except bank holidays).  01442 289090 www.flowerpotsdaynursery.co.uk
  • St.Nicholas Nursery in Eastwick Row, provide care for children from 0-5 year olds, 7.30am to 6.30pm and have 66 places available. Open 52 weeks a year (except bank holidays). 01442 253488. www.sunhilldaycare.com
  • Jack and Jills Day Nursery has recently moved to Wood Lane End. It offers full day care or morning/afternoon sessions, for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and up to 8 years in holidays. Open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year (exluding bank holidays). There is space for 92 children. 01442 244903. enquiries@jackandjillsdaynursery.co.uk
    www.jackandjillsdaynursery.co.uk. Jack and Jills Nursery offer holiday playschemes for children aged 5-8 years.

There are approximately 25 Registered Childminders in the area.  For up to date details of vacancies please contact Childrens Informations Services on 01438 737502, I have details on some of the childminders in this area. The National Childminding Association website may be able to help you with any questions you have about childminders - www.ncma.org.uk

There are the following Pre-Schools available in the area:

  • St.Barnabas Pre-school providing care and education for children two years to four years. The group opens Mon, Wed, Thurs 9-3.30pm and Tues, Fri 9-1pm.  There is space for 38 children per day.  Based at St.Barnabas Church, Queens Square, Adeyfield.01442 217366. www.stb-hemel.info .
  • Little Oaks Pre School providing care and education for children aged 2 years and 9 months till 5 years.  Mon – Fri 9.15am – 12pm. Monday and Wednesday 1-3.30pm (can use lunch club). Held at Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square. 01442 264173 or 07870 124 926.
  • Highfield Playgroup Open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am-12pm. Please contact Lydia on 01442 409645 0r 07879 531748.

The Family Information Service can help you find childcare in your area 01438 737 502.

If you are a parent concerned about a child with Special Educational Needs you can call Helena Marks - Parent Partnership Adviser on 01442 217143 or on 01992 555847 during the holidays. Or email on helena.marks@hertscc.gov.uk, The aim of the Parent Partnership Service is to ensure parents and carers have access to impartial information, advice and guidance so they can make appropriate informed decisions in relation to their child's special educational needs.

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