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Tots and Scholars a Premium nursery who specialises in providing high quality and outstanding education for private-school pipeline and buidling a very strong foundation for children attending state schools as well. Our destination school include schools such as Haberdashers’, Merchant Taylors’, and North London Collegiate, Manor lodge, Radlett prep and many more.

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About Tots and Scholars

Tots & Scholars is a warm, nurturing nursery group that has been proudly supporting children and families for over 10 years. With settings across Elstree, Shenley, Borehamwood and Sullivan Way, we provide high‑quality early education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

For a decade, our focus has remained consistent: children flourish when they feel safe, valued and inspired. Our nurseries are joyful, stimulating environments where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated and learning feels meaningful.

We deliver a rich EYFS‑based curriculum supported by passionate educators who understand that emotional wellbeing is just as important as academic development. Our approach blends structure with creativity, helping children build strong foundations in confidence, communication, independence and social skills. Over the years, we have supported many families preparing for the next stage of education, including pathways into leading independent and private schools. Our guidance is rooted in experience and a deep understanding of what truly matters for long‑term success. We focus on the whole child, not statistics or pressure, ensuring families make decisions that feel right for their child.

At Tots & Scholars, we believe in genuine partnership with families. We listen, we guide and we walk alongside parents with honesty, warmth and care. Whether a family is beginning their childcare journey or preparing for school, we are committed to providing a nurturing community where children grow with confidence, joy and curiosity.

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Owner's Thought

As a mother of three, I have walked the same journey as many of our families — from choosing the right nursery to navigating the pressures of private school admissions. My own children attend highly selective schools such as Habs Boys, St Paul’s Girls’ School and North London Collegiate School, so I understand the expectations, the assessments and the emotional weight that can come with these decisions.

These experiences shaped my belief that early education must be about far more than statistics, labels or 11+ outcomes. What truly matters is the pastoral foundation: a child’s confidence, wellbeing, curiosity and joy. This is the part of the conversation that is often overlooked, yet it is the most important element in helping families make the right choices for their child.

Everything we do is guided by one simple question: Would I want this for my own child?

Tots & Scholars is built on that promise, creating a nurturing community where children grow with confidence, joy and curiosity.

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Awards:

 

                       At TAS it is our mission to ensure the nursery team has the interest of children at heart  and that children feel cared for and listened to, at all times. Therefore, Tots and Scholars Team is delighted to announce that our team's work has been once again recognised and we have received another award for THE MOST NURTURING EARLY YEARS EDUCATION CENTRE in Hertfordshire.
                      

At TAS we are always trying to go above and beyond that to ensure we offer our children the most significant and memorable experiences during their Early Years and it feels amazing to see that professionals, parents and carers are appreciating that. TAS family is delighted to announce our latest achievement, the Early Years Quality Assurance Gold Award from Early Years Quality Standards and Herts for Learning.

Elstree

Here at Tots and Scholars Nursery and Preschool  Elstree, we are passionate about providing high-quality care and teaching for babies and children up to the age of 2 years. The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

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Shenley

Here at Tots and Scholars Nursery and Preschool, we are passionate about providing high-quality care and teaching for all our children from babies to children up to 5 years. The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  
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Sullivan Way

Here at Tots and Scholars Nursery and Preschool, we are passionate about providing high-quality care and teaching for all our children from 2 years and children up to 5 years. The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  
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Borehamwood

We are delighted to announce that our Borehamwood setting has been open since January 2024. Here at Tots and Scholars Nursery and Preschool and we are passionate about providing high quality care and teaching for all our children from babies and children up to 5 years. 

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Elstree (Hertfordshire)

The High Street
Elstree
WD6 3EY‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ

Contact Number:

Landline number: 0203 417 2980

Emergency number: 07501  218 646

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Email Address:

 office.totsandscholars@gmail.com

Shenley

The Good Shepherd RC Church Black Lion Hill, Shenley
WD7 9DH

Contact Number:

Phone Number: 01923 855    290

Emergency number: 07501  218 646

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 Email Address:

 office.totsandscholars@gmail.com

Sullivan Way

The Meeting Hall, Sullivan Way, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3DG‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ

Contact Number:

Landline number: 0208 953 5948

Emergency number: 07501  218 646

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Email Address:

 office.totsandscholars@gmail.com

Borehamwood

299 Shenley Road, Borehamwood WD6 1TH‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ

Contact Number:

Landline number: 0207 018 1313

Emergency number: 07501  218 646

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 Email Address:

 office.totsandscholars@gmail.com