--- title: "12 Day Nurseries near Hatfield, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/hatfield description: "Compare 12 day nurseries near Hatfield: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Hatfield **4.8★** average from **38** Google reviews There are 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Hatfield on our register. 10 of those have a Hatfield address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 5 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 60 Google reviews across 4 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 4 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 4 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Hatfield at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Hatfield. 12 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 60 Google reviews 4 Accept funded hours 4 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 5 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Hatfield - Willowbrook Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willowbrook-nursery-al9-7ee-2782593) · 4.6★ (22) - Sunshine Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-al9-7ne-ey337415) · Ofsted Outstanding - Squirrels Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-al10-8es-ey450036) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Hatfield ## Day nurseries in Hatfield - ### Squirrels Day Nursery Hatfield · AL10 8ES · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-al10-8es-ey450036 - ### Southfield School HATFIELD · AL10 8NN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/southfield-school-al10-8nn-ey480307 - ### Safari Stars Nursery ★ 5.0 (16 reviews) Hatfield · AL10 9RQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-al10-9rq-2674616 - ### The Garden Pre-School HATFIELD · AL10 9JY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-pre-school-al10-9jy-ey458059 - ### Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) Hatfield · AL10 8TJ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 - ### University Day Nursery Hatfield · AL10 9AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/university-day-nursery-al10-9ab-ey378136 - ### Footsteps 123 ★ 4.0 (5 reviews) Hatfield · AL10 8HR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-al10-8hr-2755737 - ### Sunshine Pre-School HATFIELD · AL9 7NE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-al9-7ne-ey337415 ## Also within 2 miles of Hatfield - ### Howe Dell Day Care Hertfordshire · AL10 9AH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/howe-dell-day-care-al10-9ah-ey361200 - ### 4kidz Childcare @ Gosling ★ 4.9 (17 reviews) Hertfordshire · AL8 6XE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/4kidz-childcare-ltd-gosling-al8-6xe ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hatfield? We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Hatfield, 10 of which have a Hatfield address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hatfield are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Hatfield, including Sunshine Pre-School, Squirrels Day Nursery. 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 Hatfield? Across 4 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Hatfield have left 60 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 Hatfield? 4 of the 12 nurseries within 2 miles of Hatfield (33%) 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 Hatfield take babies? 4 settings within 2 miles of Hatfield 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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