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4.6★ average from 7,601 parent reviews on Google

There are 307 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hertfordshire on our register. At their latest inspection: 47 rated Outstanding, 206 rated Good, 4 currently Requires Improvement, 3 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 22 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 2,889 Google reviews across 208 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 189 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 153 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Hertfordshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Hertfordshire.

307
Ofsted-registered nurseries
97%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
2,889 parent reviews
189
Accept funded hours
153
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding47
  • Good206
  • Requires improvement4
  • Inadequate3

45 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 22 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Hertfordshire?
We list 307 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hertfordshire, 304 of which have a Hertfordshire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Hertfordshire are rated Outstanding?
47 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Hertfordshire. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Hertfordshire?
Across 208 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Hertfordshire have left 2,889 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Hertfordshire?
189 of the 307 nurseries in Hertfordshire (62%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Hertfordshire take babies?
153 settings in Hertfordshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.