--- title: "29 Day Nurseries near Hemel Hempstead — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/hemel-hempstead description: "Compare 29 day nurseries near Hemel Hempstead: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 257 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 Hemel Hempstead **4.6★** average from **106** Google reviews We track 29 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead. 28 of those have a Hemel Hempstead address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 23 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 257 Google reviews across 24 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 19 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 Hemel Hempstead at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead. 29 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 257 Google reviews 22 Accept funded hours 19 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 23 - Inadequate 1 3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Hemel Hempstead - Lime Grove Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-hp1-1jt-129362) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.6★ (8) - Old Macdonald's Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonald-s-day-nursery-hp3-0jw-129381) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4) - St Nicholas Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-hp2-4jq-129392) · Ofsted Good · 4.9★ (30) ## Nursery locations in and around Hemel Hempstead ## Day nurseries in Hemel Hempstead - ### St Barnabas Pre-School ★ 4.4 (27 reviews) HEMEL HEMPSTEAD · HP2 4HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-hp2-4hy-129390 - ### Little Oaks Pre-School ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) Hemel Hempstead · HP2 4EW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-hp2-4ew-ey392996 - ### St Nicholas Nursery ★ 4.9 (30 reviews) Hemel Hempstead · HP2 4JQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-hp2-4jq-129392 - ### Flower Pots Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (10 reviews) HEMEL HEMPSTEAD · HP2 5DZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-hp2-5dz-2567933 - ### Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Hemel Hempstead · HP2 5NT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-hp2-5nt-ey492557 - ### The house that Jack built nursery ★ 4.5 (14 reviews) Hemel Hempstead · HP3 8EW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-hp3-8ew-2688484 - ### Old MacDonald's Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Hemel Hempstead · HP2 4SA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonald-s-day-nursery-hp2-4sa-2699152 ## Also within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead - ### Jack and Jill's Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (13 reviews) Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire · HP2 7HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-s-day-nursery-hp2-7hy-ey374856 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hemel Hempstead? We list 29 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead, 28 of which have a Hemel Hempstead address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hemel Hempstead are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead, including Lime Grove Day Nursery, Old Macdonald's 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 Hemel Hempstead? Across 24 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead have left 257 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Hemel Hempstead? 22 of the 29 nurseries within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead (76%) 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 Hemel Hempstead take babies? 19 settings within 1 miles of Hemel Hempstead 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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