Nurseries and childcare in Shephall
We know of 10 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Shephall, 4 of them in Shephall itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1 mile of the middle of Shephall
- Peartree Way Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2024) · 0.2 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Shephall, nearest first
- Triangle Pre School Preschool · 80m Peartree Park Pavillion, Peartree Park, The Ridings, Stevenage, SG2 5 Call
- Bunnies Pre School Preschool · 0.5 miles We are located within Featherstone Wood School, Featherston Rd, Stevenage, SG2 9PP Call
- Monkey Puzzle Stevenage Preschool · 0.5 miles Featherston Rd, Stevenage, SG2 Call
- Phoenix Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles Fry Road, Stevenage, SG2 0QQ 5 Call
- Noah's Ark Nursery Day care preschool · 0.6 miles Shephall View, Stevenage, SG1 Call
- Four Seasons Pre-school Preschool · 0.7 miles Roebuck Academy, St Margarets, Stevenage, SG2 5 Call
- Cheryls Childminding Service Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 128a, Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 8LU Call
- Little Learners Preschool Preschool · 0.7 miles Woodcock Rd, Stevenage, SG2 Call
- Playhouse Preschool Broadwater Preschool · 0.8 miles The Mobile, Longmeadow Primary school, Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 Call
- Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.9 miles 10 Willows Link, Stevenage, SG2 8AR 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 Shephall?
We know of 10 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Shephall, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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