Welcome to Canopy
St albans
Discover warm, nurturing childcare in the heart of St Albans.
Discover Canopy St Albans – Where Every Child Can Flourish
Welcome to Canopy St Albans, a nurturing and inspiring nursery where little minds and imaginations can flourish. Inspired by the protective canopy of the jungle, we believe every child deserves a place where they feel safe, supported and free to explore the world around them.
Just as nature provides the perfect environment for growth, we create a warm, enriching space where children can develop their confidence, discover their potential and thrive as they begin their journey of learning.
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At Canopy St Albans, we understand that the transition to school is an exciting milestone for both children and their families. Our Pre-School programme nurtures the confidence, independence and essential skills children need to take their next steps with confidence. Through play, exploration and meaningful connections, we support the development of communication, social skills and emotional resilience, helping every child feel ready to embrace the adventures and opportunities that school brings.
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Discover how Canopy St Albans has been designed to spark imagination and inspire learning. On this tour you’ll meet some of the team, explore our carefully created spaces and discover how your little explorer could thrive within the Canopy family
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Address: West Riding, Bricket Wood St Albans AL2 3QR
Tel No: 01923 960388
Email: [email protected]
Ofsted No: 2721690
Full Days: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Mornings: 7:30am to 1pm
Afternoons: 1pm to 6:30pm
School Days: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Canopy Cares
Canopy Code
Canopy Cooks
Outdoor Play
Famly App
Sleep Room
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Canopy children’s nursery – St Albans
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Nurturing better beginnings. Step inside Canopy St Albans and discover welcoming spaces designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and create happy memories, where every child feels safe, valued and free to grow.
Nurturing better beginnings. Step inside Canopy St Albans and discover welcoming spaces designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and create happy memories, where every child feels safe, valued and free to grow.
Kind Words From Our Families
Nothing means more to us than the trust of our families. Discover what parents have to say about their experiences at Canopy St Albans.
What makes Canopy Special
Canopy Cooks
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Through our Canopy Cooks initiative, children are encouraged to explore where food comes from and develop a positive, hands-on relationship with healthy eating.From planting tiny seeds to tasting freshly picked produce, children take part in every stage of the journey – learning to grow, pick, prepare and enjoy their own fruit and vegetables as part of everyday nursery life.
Our outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to include allotment-style planters, creating opportunities for children to observe nature in action and experience the excitement of watching food grow. Whether planting herbs, watering vegetables, or harvesting seasonal produce, children gain a deeper understanding of how food reaches our plates.
Through practical cooking experiences, children are encouraged to explore textures, flavours and healthy choices, while developing important life skills such as independence, confidence and teamwork.
At Canopy Cooks, learning truly happens from seed to spoon – nurturing curiosity, wellbeing and a lifelong appreciation of fresh, nutritious food.
Canopy Code
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Canopy Code is the curriculum we embrace in every Canopy Nursery. Put simply, it is the skills and behaviours we want children to develop to help them feel confident, capable and ready for their next steps. We want our children to become curious explorers, confident communicators, independent learners and inquisitive thinkers.
A key part of the Canopy Code is our commitment to outdoor learning, recognising the vital role that time spent outdoors plays in children’s development and wellbeing. Through meaningful experiences in our garden and outdoor environments, children are encouraged to explore, take managed risks, solve problems, build resilience and develop a deeper connection with the natural world.
With these skills and experiences firmly embedded, children will be fully equipped and ready to take their next exciting step into ‘big school’.
Canopy Cares
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Canopy Cares sits alongside the Canopy Code to purposefully cultivate a culture of sustainability and appreciation for the living world. Quite simply, our ethos is caring for each other and the world we live in. We teach children tolerance, respect, and kindness along with a sense of understanding and responsibility for our beautiful planet.
Children are actively involved in caring for the environment and our nurseries have eco committees to help children think about their impact on the natural world.
Funded Childcare – Enhanced Provision
In order to sustain our outstanding provision, we charge an additional services
rate which includes services such as the provision of nutritional and balanced
meals, digital access to your child’s online learning journal with real time updates,
employing specialist external activity providers, and extra time within the session
beyond the funded hours. All additional items will be itemised on your invoice.
Nursery Fees from April 2026
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Our full rate sessions apply to families who are not accessing funded childcare hours or where funding is not available.
Full Day 7:30am to 6:30pm £101.00
AM Session 7:30am to 1:00pm £75.00
PM Session 1:00pm to 6:30pm £69.00
School Time 8:30am to 3:30pm £88.00
Drop In Two Hours £32.00
Enhanced Provision – Service Fee
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Our extended provision for funded sessions includes a comprehensive care package, covering nutritious snacks and meals, everyday consumables, and enriching experiences delivered by our trusted outside providers.
Full Day 7:30am to 6:30pm £30.00
AM Session 7:30am to 1:00pm £19.00
PM Session 1:00pm to 6:30pm £28.00
‘Just’ 15/30hrs
Just 15
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Our “Just 15” option is designed for families who wish to access only their funded entitlement, including those who choose to split their funding across more than one setting. Families accessing this option can add meals and snacks for an additional charge.
Session Time: 1:00pm to 6:30pm on Monday & Friday’s only
Funding Breakdown: 15 hours per week (term-time) = 570 hours per year. When stretched over 51 weeks, this equates to 11.2hours per week (approx. 2.25 hours per day.
Please note: meals and snacks can be provided at an additional charge.
Just 30
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Our “Just 30” option is designed for families who wish to access only their funded entitlement, including those who choose to split their funding across more than one setting. Families accessing this option can add meals and snacks for an additional charge.
Session Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Funding Breakdown: 30 hours per week (term-time) = 1140 hours per year. When stretched over 51 weeks, this equates to 22.4hours per week (approx. 4.5 hours per day).
Please note: meals and snacks can be provided at an additional charge.
If you’re looking for a nursery in St Albans or searching for a ‘nursery near me’, Canopy St Albans offers exceptional early years education, combining high-quality childcare with a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment. Our dedicated team supports every child’s individual journey, helping them feel safe, confident and inspired as they learn, explore and grow.
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Company Name: Little Leapers Ltd, Grove House, Third Floor, 55 Lowlands Road, Harrow HA1 3AW Company registration no: 13885316