Nurseries and childcare in Hertsmere
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Hertsmere. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Home service 1 The Causeway, Potters Bar, EN6 5HB 5 Call
- Gilah Nursery School Education Croxdale Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 4QA 5 Call
- Millie's Day Nursery Day care preschool London Rd, Radlett, WD7 9BS 5 Call
- North Bushey Pre School Preschool Bushey Mill Ln, Bushey, WD23 5 Call
- Playhouse Nursery Preschool The United Free Church Hall, Station Rd, Radlett, WD7 5 Call
- Tots and Scholars Preschool The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, High St, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY 5 Call
- Boys & Girls Nursery Preschool 34 High Rd, Busheyheath, WD23 1GG Call
- Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Preschool Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JU 5
- Childcare International Home service Manor Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1QQ Call
- Cosy Tots Childcare Home service Stanborough Ave, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- First Place Nursery Preschool Falconer Rd, Bushey, WD23 5 Call
- First Place Nursery Preschool Centurion House, Watling St, Radlett, WD7 5 Call
- Hopscotch Preschool Crossoaks Ln, Potters Bar, EN6 Call
- Little Angels Borehamwood Pre School Preschool 12 Furzehill Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 2DF Call
- Millies Day Nursery - Borehamwood Day care preschool Millie’s Day Nursery,Borehamwood, Meadow Park, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- St John's Nursery Playgroups, Wayside Day care preschool The Wayside Jubilee Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 5NE Call
- The B E C C Children's Centre Day care preschool Shakespeare Dr, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD Call
- Tumble Tots Preschool Thornbury Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- Baby World Preschool Purlings Rd, Bushey, WD23 Call
- Buzykidz Preschool 21 Pine Grove, Bushey, WD23 2DY Call
- Club Excel Child care and day care Loom Pl, Radlett, WD7 Call
- Crazi Monkeys Childcare Education 5 Tennison Ave, Borehamwood, WD6 2BG Call
- D L Kids Nursery Child care and day care David Lloyd Club, Hartspring Lane, Bushey, WD23 2DL Call
- Hertfordshire Crossroads Child care and day care Fountain Ct, Brook Rd Flat 10, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Hertsmere?
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Hertsmere. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.