- Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge, 100A Sandpit Ln, St Albans AL4 0BX
- 01727 838480
- info@mountcarmelkindergarten.co.uk
About Kinder Lodge
Private education for the Early Years. Preparing children for the transition to school by developing independence, confidence and a love for learning. Kinder Lodge offers flexibility to parents with term time only or all year round attendance.read more
Kinder Lodge was opened in 2000 in the outstanding greenbelt surroundings of Verulam Playing Fields. Our purpose built Norwegian Log cabin was inspired by fairytales like Hansel and Gretel as we wanted somewhere magical and inspiring for children to learn.
It is divided into four learning areas and has a large garden. In addition to our nursery facilities we have exclusive use of the field and woodland area for county walks and sports activities. The site benefits from a large car park for parent parking.
Click on the links below to discover more about what happens during a typical day at Kinder Lodge together with information about admissions, fees and opening hours.
Are you looking for a children's nursery in Harpenden or Wheathampsted? Many of our families travel from outside of the St Albans area to attend our nursery school because of our unique approach, flexible attendance and outstanding facilities.
Every parent wants their child to have the best possible start in life and the best experiences before they head off to primary school. Those formative years when a child attends day care are vital in the early development of a child. If those years are care free but structured, happy and productive years then a child is more likely to enjoy and excel at school.
Providing daycare provision for children aged 2-5 years old, the happiness and development of your child is our key concern, which is why we’ve created a friendly, happy and creative environment in which each individual child can flourish.
If you’re looking for a children’s nursery in Wheathampsted, Harpenden or the surrounding areas then look to Mount Carmel Kindergarten. Based in St Albans, our nursery will offer everything you’ve been looking for in a pre-school education and day care centre.
What we offer

Unique Approach
Our unique “carousel” method of early years education settles children and enhances their learning by offering them with a broad range of learning experiences in every session.
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Flexible Attendance
We offer a unique alternative to traditional day care by providing flexible attendance – combining quality pre-school education with extended hours and optional holiday clubs.
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Exceptional Facilities
Both sites are newly refurbished, well resourced and boast exceptional outside facilities. Our green belt locations also offers access to country walks and woodland activities.
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Family Run
Lucia and Franco Federici, themselves parents of 10 children, have run the school since 1985. Most families hear about us through personal recommendation and some even attended themselves as children.
read moreOpening Hours
Opening Hours (from Sept 2022):
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
Sessions:
8.00am - 9.00am - Breakfast club
9.00am - 5.00pm - Full day session
Term Dates
Autumn Term 2022
Monday 5th September to Friday 16th December
October Half Term Holiday Club - Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October
Christmas Holiday Club - Monday 19th December to Friday 23rd December
Spring Term 2023
Monday 2nd January to Friday 31st March
February Half Term Holiday Club – Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February
Easter Holiday Club - Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April & Tuesday 11th April to Friday 14th April
Summer Term 2023
Monday 17th April to Friday 14th July
May Half Term Holiday Club – Tuesday 30th May to Friday 2nd June
Summer Holiday Club - Monday 31st July to Friday 25th August