--- title: "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House), a nursery in Hatfield — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731", "name": "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted", "description": "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House), a nursery in Hatfield — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#nursery", "name": "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House)", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Oxlease House", "addressLocality": "Travellers Lane", "postalCode": "AL10 8TJ" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#webpage" }, "telephone": "07538 411005", "sameAs": [ "https://www.appledaycare.co.uk" ], "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.749891, "longitude": -0.226258 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Hatfield" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Outstanding" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Apple Daycare (Oxlease House)", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) a good nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) is an outstanding nursery, rated by Ofsted on March 6, 2023. Children are keen and eager to take part in stimulating activities, showing independence. Ambitious curriculum and effective settling-in procedures ensure children receive a strong foundation for their future, leading to positive experiences for all." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)'s Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted during their inspection on March 6, 2023. This rating reflects the high quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management at the nursery, ensuring a nurturing and secure environment for children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pricing information for Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) isn't published — contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published — contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published — contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published — contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)'s opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30. The nursery is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays, and from Christmas to New Year. This all-year schedule provides consistent childcare, supporting families throughout the working week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) accepts children aged from 0 to 4 years old. This broad age range allows the nursery to provide continuous care and development for young children, offering a secure and stimulating environment as they grow from babies to preschoolers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the Ofsted inspector observed the quality of education at Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) being provided both indoors and outdoors. This indicates that outdoor space is available and an integral part of the children's learning experience, contributing to their physical development and exploration." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) has a passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who champions children with SEND. She collaborates closely with parents and other professionals, ensuring each child receives tailored support for successful learning. The SENCo places the child and their family at the heart of practice." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents consistently praise the staff at Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House), describing them as amazing, supportive and approachable. They appreciate being exceptionally well-informed about their children's learning and note excellent progress in speech. This positive feedback highlights the nursery's nurturing and communicative environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) by phone at 07538 411005 or visit their website at www.appledaycare.co.uk. These contact methods allow you to inquire further or arrange a visit to experience the nursery's nurturing and secure environment firsthand." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) # Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Oxlease House, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TJ · Hertfordshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Apple Day care aims to provide a nurturing and secure environment where children from diverse backgrounds and abilities can flourish. Inspired by the latest Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, the nursery is committed to delivering high-quality childcare that fosters creativity, happiness, and personal development. Their educational approach centres on meaningful experiences that spark curiosity and support growth, ensuring every child receives a strong foundation for their future. Our ethos At Apple Day care, we offer professional childcare in a warm, relaxed and homely setting. Guided by the principles and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025), we work to the highest, most modern and forward-thinking standards in early years practice. What it's like Children arrive keen and eager to take part in the exciting and stimulating activities provided. They are highly independent and engage actively with staff support. Routines are deeply embedded, providing a sense of security and supporting emotional well-being. Warm & Relaxed Setting EYFS-aligned Curriculum Focus on Curiosity & Growth ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.appledaycare.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 07:30-18:30 (Oxlease House) Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed. Christmas to New Year: Closed Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) Last inspected 6 March 2023 · Denise Clayton Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children arrive keen and eager to take part in the exciting and stimulating activities provided. They are highly independent and engage actively with staff support. Routines are deeply embedded, providing a sense of security and supporting emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - Children experience an ambitious curriculum that is bespoke to their learning needs. - Babies' physical development is highly promoted through attentive staff support. - Inspirational leaders have high ambitions for their staff's professional development, ensuring high morale. - Children experience a highly effective settling-in procedure, building positive relationships. - Highly qualified staff use their experience to support children's development, especially communication and language. Inspection #10280876 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213580) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280876 Lead inspector Denise Clayton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213580)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628731) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.appledaycare.co.uk) Oxlease House, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.22626/51.74989/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hatfield - [Day nurseries in Hatfield](/search?q=Hatfield) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that the staff at the nursery are amazing. > They report how exceptionally well informed they are about their children's learning and provide very positive comments about their children's experiences at the nursery. > They say that staff are supportive, approachable and always have time for them. > Parents talk about their children making excellent progress with their speech in very short periods of time. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special education needs coordinator (SENCo) talks with passion about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She puts the child and their family at the heart of her practice and works in partnership with parents and other professionals to review children's progress and ensure they receive the support needed to be successful learners. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 March 2023 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213580) ## Frequently asked about Apple Daycare (Oxlease House) ### Is Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) a good nursery? ### What is Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) cost? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) accept? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) have outdoor space? ### How does Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)? ### How do I contact Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hatfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Daycare (Oxlease House). - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Footsteps 123 Hatfield · AL10 8HR 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-al10-8hr-2755737) - [ Provider closed 0.6 mi ### Southfield School Hatfield · AL10 8NN ](/nursery/southfield-school-al10-8nn-ey480307) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### University Day Nursery Hatfield · AL10 9AB ](/nursery/university-day-nursery-al10-9ab-ey378136) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Squirrels Day Nursery Hatfield · AL10 8ES ](/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-al10-8es-ey450036) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Sunshine Pre-School Hatfield · AL9 7NE ](/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-al9-7ne-ey337415) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Safari Stars Nursery Hatfield · AL10 9RQ 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-al10-9rq-2674616) [See all nurseries in Hatfield →](/search?q=Hatfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Apple%20Daycare%20\(Oxlease%20House\)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Apple%20Daycare%20\(Oxlease%20House\)&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Apple%20Daycare%20\(Oxlease%20House\)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731&title=Apple%20Daycare%20\(Oxlease%20House\) "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fapple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-al10-8tj-2628731&text=Apple%20Daycare%20\(Oxlease%20House\)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.