--- title: "14 Day Nurseries near Hertford, 5 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/hertford description: "Compare 14 day nurseries near Hertford: 5 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 129 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 Hertford **4.7★** average from **91** Google reviews We track 14 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hertford. 13 of those have a Hertford address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 4 rated Good — 100% 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 129 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 7 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Hertford at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Hertford. 14 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 129 Google reviews 7 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 5 - Good 4 5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Hertford - Tiddley Tots Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-sg14-1aa-2788493) · 4.7★ (28) - Hertford Barns Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery-sg14-2nl-2642304) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.6★ (10) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-sg14-1qs-123976) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.5★ (6) ## Nursery locations in and around Hertford ## Day nurseries in Hertford - ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford ★ 4.3 (16 reviews) Hertford · SG14 1JA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-sg14-1ja-2634351 - ### Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) ★ 5.0 (40 reviews) Hertford · SG14 1PL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-pre-school-hertford-limited-sg14-1pl-ey552760 - ### River View Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) HERTFORD · SG14 1LR · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-sg14-1lr-ey465814 - ### Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle Hertford · SG13 8AJ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-at-simon-balle-sg13-8aj-2544917 - ### Mini Morgans Nursery ★ 5.0 (9 reviews) Hertford · SG13 8DR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-morgans-nursery-sg13-8dr-2867483 - ### Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) Hertford · SG13 7NN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hertford-day-nursery-and-preschool-sg13-7nn-2540732 - ### St. Joseph's Playgroup ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) HERTFORD · SG14 2BU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-joseph-s-playgroup-sg14-2bu-401997 - ### Bengeo Playgroup ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) Hertford · SG14 3DX · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bengeo-playgroup-sg14-3dx-ey463998 ## Also within 1 miles of Hertford - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park ★ 4.5 (6 reviews) Port Hill · SG14 1QS · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-sg14-1qs-123976 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hertford? We list 14 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hertford, 13 of which have a Hertford address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hertford are rated Outstanding? 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Hertford, including Hertford Barns Day Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park. 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 Hertford? Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Hertford have left 129 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 Hertford? 7 of the 14 nurseries within 1 miles of Hertford (50%) 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 Hertford take babies? 5 settings within 1 miles of Hertford 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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