Nurseries and childcare in Elstree
We know of 43 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Elstree, 5 of them in Elstree itself. 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 near Elstree, nearest first
- Tots and Scholars Preschool · 110m The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, High St, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY 5 Call
- Star Jumps Nursery Preschool · 1.1 miles Shakespeare Dr, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD Call
- The B E C C Children's Centre Day care preschool · 1.2 miles Shakespeare Dr, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD Call
- Little Angels Borehamwood Pre School Preschool · 1.2 miles 12 Furzehill Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 2DF Call
- Crazi Monkeys Childcare Education · 1.3 miles 5 Tennison Ave, Borehamwood, WD6 2BG Call
- Gilah Nursery School Education · 1.5 miles Croxdale Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 4QA 5 Call
- The Shekinah Glory Pre-School Preschool · 1.5 miles Cranes Way, 125 Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2DP
- Little Leaders Preschool Preschool · 1.6 miles OneStonegrove, 5 Hayling Way, Spur Rd, Edgware, HA8 8BN Call
- Millies Day Nursery - Borehamwood Day care preschool · 1.6 miles Millie’s Day Nursery,Borehamwood, Meadow Park, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- Hertfordshire Crossroads Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Fountain Ct, Brook Rd Flat 10, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH Call
- Tumble Tots Preschool · 1.7 miles Thornbury Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JU 5
- Kidstuff Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles 299 Shenley Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 1TH Call
- Bookie's Babes Preschool · 1.8 miles Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 Call
- Quantum Care Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Heath House, Elstree Rd, Busheyheath, WD23 1GH Call
- Windsor Hall Pre School Preschool · 1.9 miles Windsor Hall Pre School, Parkside Community Primary School, Aycliffe Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 4EP Call
- Boys & Girls Nursery Stanmore Day care preschool · 1.9 miles Cottrell Cottages, 57-65 The Broadway, Stanmore, HA7 4DJ 5 Call
- Christ Church Kindergarten Preschool · 1.9 miles Stonegrove Community Hall, Stonegrove Gardens, Edgware, HA8 Call
- Weplaceaupairs Child care and day care · 1.9 miles Crown Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- Childcare International Home service · 1.9 miles Manor Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1QQ Call
- Boys & Girls Nursery Preschool · 2.0 miles 34 High Rd, Busheyheath, WD23 1GG Call
- Just Au Pairs Child care and day care · 2.0 miles The Grove, Edgware, HA8 Call
- Stanmore Montessori Preschool · 2.1 miles Cowmans Cottage, Old Church Ln, Stanmore, HA7 2QX Call
- Honeypot Preschool Preschool · 2.1 miles Marsh Ln, Stanmore, HA7 Call
- Bright Start Day Care Stanmore Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 5 Call
- EAYC Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Hale Lane, Edgware, HA8 5 Call
- Blue Butterfly Montessori (stanmore) Preschool · 2.2 miles Gordon Avenue, Stanmore, HA7 Call
- Cosy Tots Childcare Home service · 2.2 miles Stanborough Ave, Borehamwood, WD6 Call
- Rectory Lane Day Care Centre Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Rectory Lane, Edgware, HA8 Call
- Raising Stars Childcare Day care preschool · 2.3 miles St Margaret's road, London, HA8 Call
- Shannon ChildCare Home service · 2.4 miles Brook Ave, Edgware, HA8 5 Call
- Noah's Arkley Nursery School Preschool · 2.4 miles Rowley Lane, Barnet, EN5 3HW Call
- Baby World Preschool · 2.5 miles Purlings Rd, Bushey, WD23 Call
- Buckingham Montessori School Preschool · 2.5 miles 19-25 Buckingham Rd, Edgware, HA8 6LY Call
- Club Excel Child care and day care · 2.5 miles Loom Pl, Radlett, WD7 Call
- Canons Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.5 miles 1-17 Wemborough Rd, Stanmore, HA7 2DU Call
- Step By Step Montessori Preschool · 2.6 miles 2 Belgrave Cl, London, NW7 3QG 5 Call
- Busy Bees Mill Hill Preschool · 2.6 miles Church Cl, Edgware , London, HA8 Call
- Bright Little Stars Nursery Preschool · 2.6 miles Stanmore Place, Howard Rd, Edgware, HA7 Call
- Fountain Montessori Preschool · 2.7 miles Edgware House, 389 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 5TX 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.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
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 Elstree?
We know of 43 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Elstree. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Elstree
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.