Abotts Langley Directory
Services for 0 to 5 year olds
What is a Children’s Centre?
Sure Start Children’s Centres are a ‘one-stop shop’ for children under five and their families, where skilled staff are on hand to give help and advice.
You can go there for:
- Health advice
- Parenting and family support
- Play sessions and advice on childcare
- Help to get a job or training
- A place to meet other parents
Thousands of mums, dads, carers and children across the country are already enjoying the benefits.
Come and join us!
For more information you can contact: 020 8386 4038
Training and employment support for parents/carers
Are you interested in training or starting work?
| Name |
Jobseeker Direct |
| Tel |
0845 6060 234 |
Day Nurseries
A day nursery can care for your child all day, either full-time or part-time. It is usually open from 8am-6pm and fees vary. They provide both care and education for your child
between the ages of 0-4 in suitable surroundings.
| Name |
Early Adventures |
| Address |
10 Katherine Place, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BT |
| Tel |
01923 681826 |
| Hours |
7.30 am to 6.30 pm |
| Name |
Charters Nursery |
| Address |
Watford YMCA, Woodlands Centre, off College
Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0GN |
| Tel |
01923 662221 |
| Hours |
7.30 am to 6.30 pm |
National Childminding Association (NCMA)
Promoting quality home-based child care for the benefit of children, families and communities.
| Name |
NCMA Herts Central Contact |
| Address |
Alison Grimshaw Childminding Development Officer
Hertsmere Leisure NCMA PO Box 323 Hertford SG13 9GG |
| Tel/fax |
01920 830 768 |
| Website |
www.ncma.org.uk |
Parent and Toddler groups
A group for parents and carers with children under school age: most of the children are below the age of 3 years. Parents and carers remain with, and have responsibility for,
their children during the session. There is an opportunity for a range of play activities and to meet together and socialise. Most churches & community centres have parent & toddler
groups.
| Name |
Abbots Langley Parent and Toddler Group |
| Address |
Abbots Langley Community Centre, Manor
House Grounds, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP |
| Tel |
01923 269982 |
| Hours |
Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
9.15 am to 11.30 am |
Pre-schools
Children between the ages of 2½ and 5 years can attend pre-schools. They offer opportunities to learn through play. Sessions range from 2½ - 4 hours term time
only, fees vary. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 5 free sessions a week starting the term after their 3rd birthday. For more information contact Children’s Information
Service. Contact local schools for pre-school provision.
| Name |
Breakspeare Community Pre-school |
| Address |
Methodist Church, Langley Road, Abbots Langley,
WD5 0EJ |
| Tel |
01923 499676 |
| Hours |
Monday to Thursday
9.30 am to 12.00 pm |
| Name |
Pumpkin Pre-school |
| Address |
Vicarage High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AS |
| Tel |
07737 676022 |
| Hours |
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday
9.15 am to 1.00 pm |
| Name |
Early Adventures |
| Address |
10 Katherine Place, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BT |
| Tel |
01923 681 826 |
| Hours |
Monday to Friday
7.30 am to 6.30 pm |
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