--- title: "11 Day Nurseries near Hitchin, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/hitchin description: "Compare 11 day nurseries near Hitchin: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 65 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 Hitchin **4.5★** average from **48** Google reviews We track 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Hitchin. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 8 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 65 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 6 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 Hitchin at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Hitchin. 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 65 Google reviews 9 Accept funded hours 6 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 8 ### Highest rated in Hitchin - Hitchin House Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hitchin-house-day-nursery-sg4-0tw-2570956) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.9★ (7) - Highbury Lodge Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-sg4-9rw-146741) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4) - Breachwood Green Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/breachwood-green-pre-school-sg4-8nx-146743) · Ofsted Good · 5.0★ (14) ## Nursery locations in and around Hitchin ## Day nurseries in Hitchin - ### The Cookie Club Wilshere Dacre Hitchin · SG5 1NS · Ofsted: Met https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-sg5-1ns-ey472328 - ### Early Days Pre-School Hitchin · SG5 2NZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-days-pre-school-sg5-2nz-ey492398 - ### York Road Nursery School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Hitchin · SG5 1XA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/yorkies-day-care-sg5-1xa-146745 - ### Highbury Lodge Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Hitchin · SG4 9RW · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-sg4-9rw-146741 - ### Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin ★ 4.3 (16 reviews) Hitchin · SG5 1RT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-sg5-1rt-ey239470 - ### Smartys Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (5 reviews) Hitchin · SG5 2UZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartys-day-nursery-sg5-2uz-ey555147 - ### Millennium First Steps Nursery ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) Hitchin · SG4 9UW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/millennium-first-steps-nursery-ltd-sg4-9uw-ey420136 - ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 3.3 (7 reviews) Hitchin · SG4 0AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-sg4-0aa-2638111 - ### Hitchin House Day Nursery ★ 4.9 (7 reviews) Hitchin · SG4 0TW · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hitchin-house-day-nursery-sg4-0tw-2570956 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hitchin? We list 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Hitchin. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hitchin are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Hitchin, including Hitchin House Day Nursery, Highbury Lodge 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 Hitchin? Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Hitchin have left 65 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 Hitchin? 9 of the 11 nurseries within 2 miles of Hitchin (82%) 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 Hitchin take babies? 6 settings within 2 miles of Hitchin 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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