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  • Phone Number
    079 8434 0345
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  • Group/Owner
    Philbec Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in Charge
    Phillippa Munns (Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    12
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    42
  • Age range
    from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Parking
    The nursery has onsite parking and it has parent/carer drop off bays.
  • Visiting
    Visits can be arranged daily in the morning or in the afternoon.
  • Directions
    The nursery is based within the Building Research Establishment in Watford, off Bucknalls lane.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0800-1800
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Location
  • Building Research Establishment, Bucknalls Lane, Watford WD25 9XX

  • Avery Hayden
    September 10, 2024 at 9:36 am

    With two kids, a house move and covid, we’ve experienced a few nurseries and this is by far the best. The team are so compassionate, attentive and understanding and we trust them completely. Our daughter is consistently cheerful to go to childcare centre and team post regular updates during the day on the app. They put on lots of activities during the week and for special events, and they’re consistently creative and look enjoyable! The House That Jack Built is a welcoming and welcoming childcare centre ran by an incredible team.

  • Avery Hunter
    September 26, 2024 at 6:22 pm

    Truly exceptional staffing and my kid loves it!
    He runs in in the morning and the feedback we get throughout the day is fantastic.
    The food looks delicious and the team really care. Incredible!

  • Kai Irwin
    September 27, 2024 at 11:05 am

    I can truly say the childcare centre is way above our expectations. The team are incredible and show so much care and assistance which is so important. I have seen such a massive change in my son’s development and can’t thank them enough for the incredible assistance they have provided so far. The facilities and resources are outstanding. I highly suggest the childcare centre. My husband and I did a lot of research into the childcare centre before we sent our son.

  • Lane Pierce
    October 5, 2024 at 1:39 pm

    Outstanding updates for us as deaf parents using the app messages system, updating us of his development, tailored to his specific development needs. Recently, supporting my son’s needs for target development. Referral to Speech and Language Therapist too. Whenever he’s upset, they consistently give him cuddles for comfort which is important for him and his needs. I can honestly say these team are incredible, despite going through tough times last year and kept their level of care up to the highest standards. Policies are consistently being reviewed on a regular basis. Being a critical Keyworker myself, I have every self‑assurance in leaving my son in their care. My son attended this childcare centre just before the second lockdown, naturally, his social development was vastly affected by the first lockdown, however, the childcare centre welcomed him and picked up on his needs.

  • Riley Reid
    October 11, 2024 at 7:58 pm

    The hardest part really is choosing the best team member every month. They are all so great, with fresh food made on the premises, and lots of updates on games and development. Could not suggest them highly enough. Absolutely the best decision we made was to send our kid here, the team are super attentive, and very attentive and have helped hugely in the development of all aspects of our kid.

  • Toby Blair
    October 17, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    They do so many activities with the kids, her speaking has come on so much since being at the childcare centre. The team are nothing but compassionate, supportive, very expert and really understanding. My daughter loves coming to childcare centre, we will definitely be sending our second kid here. My daughter started in September and we have been nothing but pleased with the whole journey.

  • Shawn Griffin
    October 25, 2024 at 12:31 pm

    We knew from the moment we met the team that this was the right setting to care for our babies! They adore all of the activities, the team and the other kids and I wouldn’t hesitate to suggest it to local families! We also adore the app and updates from the team at pick-up so we can see and hear what the kids get up to during the day! Thank you to all the team! We send both of our kids to The House That Jack Built Childcare centre.

  • Elliot Flynn
    November 4, 2024 at 5:11 pm

    She is 2 and is able to count and say the alphabet! She loves the team and is consistently talking about them at home. The childcare centre team are super welcoming and welcoming and the management are excellent. As a parent I have had no issues with the care my kid receives and any queries I have are consistently accommodated provided there is resource. The weekly activities look like so much enjoyable and you can tell that a lot of thought and effort has gone into planning them. I would suggest this childcare centre to all! My little girl loves attending childcare centre she has learned so much.

  • Rowan Ferguson
    November 5, 2024 at 4:00 am

    The team are so committed to doing their best for the kids, the leadership are really understanding of the things that matter for parents and kids alike. Despite really big challenges with covid and staffing (like every childcare centre around here), they have maintained a cheerful and attentive setting full of enjoyable and stimulation for the kids, with things regularly being changed and updated to keep the journey fresh for kids who are there full time. I would suggest them wholeheartedly to anyone in the area looking for a childcare centre place, they really do go the extra mile. What a lovely place for our daughter to spend her days at childcare centre.

  • Finley Lawson
    November 20, 2024 at 4:52 am

    She absolutely loves going to childcare centre there. They do daily activities and different themes each month. All of the team are so lovely and attentive, nothing is too big or too small for them. The updates we receive from the childcare centre is above and beyond. The childcare centre uses an app to track little one’s food, sleep, nappies and observations, you can also add your own observations, so everything is in one place and can be accessed at any time. All food is freshly prepared on-site and the menu is distributed weekly so you know exactly what little one is eating. The childcare centre has open space playtime areas for the kids and they regularly go on walks. What more could you ask for! Our daughter started at The House That Jack Built Childcare centre in May 2022 and she has come along leaps and bounds since being there.

  • Toby Underwood
    November 20, 2024 at 3:32 pm

    She is cheerful and enjoys the time spent there. My daughter will start school this September and is well prepared for the next stage of her education. Our family truly appreciate all the assistance from the childcare centre. Incredible childcare centre, my daughter engaged with the team very well, she never had issues going to childcare centre.

  • Kai Bailey
    November 22, 2024 at 7:30 am

    She has a excellent time with her friends and learns lots. The kids have a wide variety of toys to playtime with and go for lots of walks. They also have the garden room to playtime in.
    There is a great continuity of team, most of the team have been there for years. My daughter has been going to the childcare centre for two years now and has consistently been cheerful there. My daughter loves going to the childcare centre.

  • Quinn Cross
    December 10, 2024 at 8:39 pm

    This is all because of the fantastic team and care that is given to the kids. The girls in the room are excellent, and consistently supportive. I am very grateful to all the team and her key workers who have been incredible. My kid has settled in very well and loves the childcare centre.

  • Lennon Hobbs
    December 23, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    Our little one absolutely loves going to the childcare centre every day. The facilities and range of activities provided for the kids are way beyond what we’ve experienced at other nurseries. The development we’ve seen our little one make over the past year has been exceptional and he loves showing us what he has learned every day. The updates between the team and parents is excellent, we consistently know what our little one has done every day and what’s going on generally at the childcare centre. Where we’ve had a couple of issues and raised them with management, they have responded quickly and comprehensively and followed through on what they say they’ll due to address it, meaning we have self‑assurance in them to safely care for our kid. You can tell the team genuinely care for the kids and are ever so patient and compassionate. We highly suggest this childcare centre! We’ve been at this childcare centre for just over a year now and I can honestly say we have had a fantastic journey here!

  • Jordan Sawyer
    December 31, 2024 at 1:00 am

    The set-up and outdoor playtime areas are constantly updating and rotating toys and additional classes that the kids adore. One of the most recent ones is yoga, this has really helped calm my son down and helped him learn to breath and take his time. They also take time to help you when things don’t go quite right, as kids act out and when big changes like moving home happens, they help and work with them to reassure worries so that they get a consistent home/childcare centre approach which makes all the difference. The team at the childcare centre are really engaging with all their needs – my son has a huge imagination and they consistently playtime along.

  • Finley Jarvis
    January 3, 2025 at 10:05 am

    Both boys get so excited when they know it’s a childcare centre day and this is thanks to an incredible set-up, a structured and enjoyable-filled day, delicious meals and the attention and care the educators provide.
    We are informed of everything they do throughout their day through an app and if ever I contact the childcare centre with a specific request, it’s dealt with, with no issues.
    I couldn’t suggest The House That Jack Built Childcare centre childcare centre more! We have two little boys who are at The House That Jack Built Childcare centre and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care and adore they receive!

  • Sawyer Lang
    January 6, 2025 at 8:56 am

    My daughter has been going to this childcare centre for 3 years and has had help from most of the team. They are able to meet her needs. Outstanding team, incredible nature for the kids they teach and are consistently on hand to help the incredible Senco team.

  • Parker Mayer
    January 8, 2025 at 5:44 am

    There is a lovely atmosphere surrounding The House That Jack Built, which creates a secure and enjoyable place for little ones to learn and playtime! The team show care and concern, keeping you updated every step of the way, which is greatly appreciated – especially in those early days! Our daughter loves going to childcare centre and consistently has the best time! Thank you. Excellent childcare centre which has the positive development of kids at its heart.

  • Harper Bishop
    March 2, 2025 at 2:42 am

    We are so cheerful he went – he has grown in self‑assurance, become independent in many aspects and learnt much more than we would have expected in the short amount of time that he has been attending. Most importantly, he really enjoyed it and looks forward to going – he asks about team members on the days he is not attending childcare centre which is lovely! They are in a exceptional setting and get lots of outdoor time too. Would really suggest The House That Jack Built Childcare centre! Our son started at The House That Jack Built Childcare centre in September 2022 when he was 19 months.

  • Quinn Ellis
    March 14, 2025 at 7:11 am

    They provide a nurturing setting that has helped my son thrive. High updates on daily development and activities really helps us to continue discovering at home with key skills. The care and attention given to my son by all of the team at The House that Jack Built is remarkable.

  • Taylor Taylor
    March 19, 2025 at 1:20 pm

    The team are so compassionate, attentive and welcoming and really do the best for your kid. We were nervous about leaving our son, but they were so understanding and supportive. Now my son runs into childcare centre and has progressed so much. You sense like you’re on their journey with them as they are extremely great at keeping in touch. The activities they do are so creative and keep the kids’s development in mind. Can’t suggest this childcare centre enough. Thank you all for what you do. What an incredible place!

  • Blake Steele
    March 24, 2025 at 10:33 pm

    The educational and discovering resources provided are exceptional and I know my kid is in the best of hands. We have previously had settling issues with lots of tears, however, since our daughter’s first visit to this childcare centre last week, she has not shed one tear! We are so relieved and at peace knowing that our daughter is cheerful here and we would 110% suggest this childcare centre to everyone! We cannot wait for our younger daughter to start in a few months! This childcare centre does not have a garden, however, an indoor garden room has been created which I find incredible as it’s utilised more with the likes of UK weather and kids are taken for daily walks which in my opinion is more beneficial for kid development. Thank you to everyone for your continued hard work and dedication. Our daughter moved from a different childcare centre to The House That Jack Built Childcare centre, Hemel and we are truly astounded by the hard work of the team behind the refurbishment of this childcare centre; the before and after photos speak for themselves!

  • Carter Pierce
    March 26, 2025 at 10:12 am

    The team are so lovely and welcoming – they are all so well‑informed and no question is too silly to ask.
    The resources are out of this world and the childcare centre rooms look incredible. My son absolutely loves his childcare centre, he has the biggest smile on his face when he walks into the childcare centre and he will not even look back to say bye.

  • Rowan Rowe
    May 11, 2025 at 7:29 pm

    She consistently tells me she loves the team. I am cheerful she’s doing well and she is discovering new things every day! Cheerful kid, cheerful parents! I definitely suggest it! My daughter really enjoys going to the childcare centre.

  • Robin Bailey
    June 2, 2025 at 4:32 am

    As parents it is so important to sense they are cared for, well looked after and their developing personalities nurtured. This is exactly what they get from The House That Jack Built Childcare centre childcare centre. All the team are enthusiastic, compassionate, and connect so well with the kids. The activities the kids take part in are enjoyable and interesting, and they consistently come home telling us stories of how much they have enjoyed their day. We are kept constantly updated throughout the day on what they are doing and are given great feedback on their development development both through daily messages and also more detailed reports and consultations. Thanks for all you do for our kids! We have two kids at this childcare centre and they both adore it there.

  • Parker Owens
    June 2, 2025 at 9:31 pm

    We adore sending our daughter to this childcare centre and she absolutely loves going there too. The team spend so much time planning activities that are enjoyable for the little ones but also aimed at developing their skills. The team are all welcoming and welcoming and go out of their way to make the little ones sense comfortable. We couldn’t ask for any more from this incredible team.

  • Winter Keller
    June 29, 2025 at 7:56 pm

    The team have been incredible and have been attentive to his needs and very supportive. Updates regarding his care has been excellent and we are consistently updated on his development and any concerns, they have been addressed and they have been able to implement plans to fully assistance him. The setting is well-equipped with a variety of toys and discovering equipment. I would highly suggest the setting to parents. My son has attended the setting for over 6 months and he has settled in well.

  • Logan Norris
    July 7, 2025 at 6:48 pm

    Their welcoming nature, commitment and professionalism are shown in everything they do. From the first thing in the morning when our kid waits patiently on her daily adventures to pick up time, you know she had a excellent day. We have daily updates on what she is doing and we know we can approach any member of team if there is a query. It’s easy to see why this is the best childcare centre because just standing in the queue waiting, every kid comes out full of joy. After a excellent journey with our first kid, we could not think of a better place to send our second kid.

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