--- title: "Batford Day Care — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Batford Day Care, a nursery in Harpenden — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews 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. 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The outstanding nursery education that is offered at Batford by their amazing teaching team is excellent. Both of our Son's loved their time at Batford and have fond memories of all the great experiences there. The facilities are fantastic for children, especially the beautiful outdoor garden space. A truly amazing early years experience for any child !", "datePublished": "2021-09-24T18:36:33.219143Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "caroline borrell" }, "reviewBody": "Batford Nursery is an amazing place for children to learn, grow and thrive. My children all came here and had a great time, & left more than prepared for reception & their primary school journey.\nThe outside space is incredible, & the activities that are available to the children are wide ranging, imaginative, educational & fun! Staff are nurturing, kind & experienced.\nIt has been rated outstanding by ofsted 4 times. It also has the added bonus of having excellent day care facilities on site too.\nHighly recommend, fabulous place.", "datePublished": "2021-09-21T08:31:32.334742Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Laura Phelps" }, "reviewBody": "A fabulous, outstanding nursery with a vibrant, happy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and approachable, they really get to know the children as individuals and support them to make progress. Batford offers a great range of activities and experiences for the children, making full use of their amazing outdoor space all year round. We are thrilled that we chose Batford and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other parents.", "datePublished": "2021-10-17T18:38:58.527273Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "julia Twelftree" }, "reviewBody": "Batford Nursery School is 3 x rated Outstanding from Ofsted. It is a teacher led setting that prepares children brilliantly for primary school. It is a place where children thrive, learn and interact through play. The staff are amazing and dedicated to help children develop their skills and introduce them to new experiences. The outdoors area is vast, and full of interesting things to do. They include Forest School which is a lovely way to learn and they enjoy Yoga. The nursery encourages parents to learn with children therefore understanding the importance of their early years experience. Batford Nursery interacts with all local primary and secondary schools and they share experiences and best practice. My children are now grown up but they love to look back at their journals and remember the innocent happy times they had there.", "datePublished": "2020-12-10T12:34:15.200449Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Gemma and Ryan" }, "reviewBody": "I can't speak highly enough of Batford Nursery School. An exceptionally professional, experienced and diligent team. Their care, support and creative approach to the children in their care was fantastic. Nurturing these children is front and centre in all that they do. Facilities are also second to none. My boys were so happy and supported there. 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They also accept 15 hours funding for disadvantaged 2-year-olds." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Batford Day Care 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 Batford Day Care take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Batford Day Care accepts 15 hours of free childcare for disadvantaged 2-year-olds. Families should check their eligibility for this specific funding option with the nursery or relevant authorities." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Batford Day Care's opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Batford Day Care is open from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery operates for 51 weeks of the year, providing consistent care throughout most of the year, rather than just term time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Batford Day Care accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Batford Day Care accepts children aged from 0 to 3 years old in its day care component. The nursery school also caters to 3 to 5-year-olds for government-funded early education during term time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Batford Day Care have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Batford Day Care has an inspiring outdoor environment. Children are encouraged to explore the outside mud kitchen and skillfully tend to the vegetable garden, which effectively supports their physical experiences." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Batford Day Care support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Batford Day Care provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff receive training to enhance their knowledge, and a highly successful nurture group offers focused, targeted learning opportunities, ensuring children make excellent progress." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Batford Day Care?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents praise the leadership and staff team at Batford Day Care. 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Batford Day Care # Batford Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · Holcroft Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ · Hertfordshire Number of places 63 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Batford Nursery School and Day Care provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Comprising both a local authority maintained nursery school and a privately owned day care facility, it is dedicated to fostering excellent relationships with parents while laying fundamental groundwork for lifelong learning. The nursery school offers government-funded early education for 3 to 5-year-olds during term time, with flexible options for eligible families to access extended hours. Additionally, the day care component caters to infants and toddlers from 6 weeks up to 3 years, operating nearly year-round. This combined approach ensures comprehensive childcare and early education, focused on developing children's skills and confidence for their future educational journeys. While dedicated photo galleries aren't available on the website, the nursery actively updates its social media with current activities, encouraging community engagement. What it's like Children flourish in this nurturing, safe environment. They are extremely well settled and happy and are highly engaged, focused and involved in all areas of learning from a young age. The excellent staff are attentive to children's individual needs, ensuring they are supported exceptionally well and make rapid progress. The setting's unique support programme ensures all children make the best possible progress. Local Authority Maintained Nursery School Day Care for 0-3s Holiday Club Flexible Hours ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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 →](http://www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk/nursery-prospectus/strategic-vision) ## Key facts Opening hours Nursery School: 08:30 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 15:30 (term time); Day Care: 07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday (51 weeks) Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Batford Day Care Last inspected 27 August 2025 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 flourish in this nurturing, safe environment. They are extremely well settled and happy and are highly engaged, focused and involved in all areas of learning from a young age. The excellent staff are attentive to children's individual needs, ensuring they are supported exceptionally well and make rapid progress. The setting's unique support programme ensures all children make the best possible progress. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in a nurturing and safe environment and make rapid progress. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they learn to be kind and respectful. - An outstanding, clearly sequenced curriculum provides an inspiring environment both inside and outside. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support through training and a highly successful nurture group. - Leaders and managers are inspirational, highly reflective, and proactive in ensuring all children receive the best possible care and experiences. Inspection #10407607 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287664) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Batford Day Care Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10407607 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287664)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301868) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=batford-day-care-al5-5bq-ey301868) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share positive feedback, praising the leadership and staff team. > They comment on the nurturing environment and how quickly children settle in with the caring staff. > Parents feel that the outside area is exceptional, and the amount of time children spend outside effectively supports the children's physical experiences. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Staff undertake training to help them develop their knowledge and understanding of ways to support children with SEND. A highly successful nurture group has been established, providing children with focused and targeted learning opportunities that enable them to make excellent progress. Outdoor space The setting is well-resourced and provides an inspiring environment both inside and outside. Children explore the outside mud kitchen and tend to the vegetable garden skilfully. ## Parent Reviews of Batford Day Care 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXndTGCCokFL4qucdnCYGQNa06T3WlxzWQl9qTrToepZBIgJzup=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Manning 4 years ago Both of our Son's attended Batford Nursery School and we couldn't recommend the nursery enough to other parents. The outstanding nursery education that is offered at Batford by their amazing teaching team is excellent. Both of our Son's loved their time at Batford and have fond memories of all the great experiences there. The facilities are fantastic for children, especially the beautiful outdoor garden space. A truly amazing early years experience for any child ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2NHY3MU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x4876384b77b54fc3:0x7131819111a47f9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLUqkeBiiwYQu6fCpLScO4m9PbCATHOLVNNM5XIUQxwLIcNbA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) caroline borrell 4 years ago Batford Nursery is an amazing place for children to learn, grow and thrive. My children all came here and had a great time, & left more than prepared for reception & their primary school journey. The outside space is incredible, & the activities that are available to the children are wide ranging, imaginative, educational & fun! Staff are nurturing, kind & experienced. It has been rated outstanding by ofsted 4 times. It also has the added bonus of having excellent day care facilities on site too. Highly recommend, fabulous place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2NU4tVHFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876384b77b54fc3:0x7131819111a47f9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLNErdKclO6WNO0fUcrk1PYcJd9p-8_b17l_R6nDQ3UHtV1cQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Phelps 4 years ago A fabulous, outstanding nursery with a vibrant, happy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and approachable, they really get to know the children as individuals and support them to make progress. Batford offers a great range of activities and experiences for the children, making full use of their amazing outdoor space all year round. We are thrilled that we chose Batford and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHMFBpQW9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876384b77b54fc3:0x7131819111a47f9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKpAN3ApaE2pmYJAtPXiJAUUSDMi8q0wdZNM0qPx3lErEvJgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) julia Twelftree 5 years ago Batford Nursery School is 3 x rated Outstanding from Ofsted. It is a teacher led setting that prepares children brilliantly for primary school. It is a place where children thrive, learn and interact through play. The staff are amazing and dedicated to help children develop their skills and introduce them to new experiences. The outdoors area is vast, and full of interesting things to do. They include Forest School which is a lovely way to learn and they enjoy Yoga. The nursery encourages parents to learn with children therefore understanding the importance of their early years experience. Batford Nursery interacts with all local primary and secondary schools and they share experiences and best practice. My children are now grown up but they love to look back at their journals and remember the innocent happy times they had there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNWV2SktBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876384b77b54fc3:0x7131819111a47f9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLsLVwaQgZ0pT-GxhezkESsFK2CvPpv6FCa_cWWembrYEmulA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma and Ryan 4 years ago I can't speak highly enough of Batford Nursery School. An exceptionally professional, experienced and diligent team. Their care, support and creative approach to the children in their care was fantastic. Nurturing these children is front and centre in all that they do. Facilities are also second to none. My boys were so happy and supported there. I just wish we'd known about it when we moved to the area with my oldest. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2ak9hby1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876384b77b54fc3:0x7131819111a47f9c) Reviews from Google for Batford Day Care. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8156442860210913180&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: March 2009 - August 2025 Outstanding - January 2020 Good - May 2016 Outstanding - March 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Batford Day Care ### Is Batford Day Care a good nursery? ### What is Batford Day Care's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Batford Day Care cost? ### Does Batford Day Care accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Batford Day Care take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Batford Day Care take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Batford Day Care's opening hours? ### What age range does Batford Day Care accept? ### Does Batford Day Care have outdoor space? ### How does Batford Day Care support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Batford Day Care? ### How do I contact Batford Day Care or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Harpenden Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Batford Day Care. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten Harpenden · AL5 4UN ](/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-al5-4un-2792878) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Fingertips Woodland Nursery Harpenden · AL5 4QL ](/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-al5-4ql-2577665) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School Harpenden · AL5 4HA ](/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-al5-4ha-2826207) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 4EL 4.5(17 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-4el-ey289502) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 2UE 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-2ue-ey312940) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road Harpenden · AL5 2HZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-al5-2hz-123607) [See all nurseries in Harpenden →](/search?q=Harpenden) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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