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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Smartys Day Nursery # Smartys Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Needs attention · 4.8 (5 parent reviews) · The Old Community Centre, Burford Way, Hitchin, SG5 2UZ · Hertfordshire Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 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 Smartys Day Nursery, reregistered in 2017, is located in Hitchin and operates year-round from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides care for children aged 0-4 years and was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 6th October 2021. The dedicated staff team, 9 of whom hold a Level 3 or above early years qualification, ensure children are settled, content, and happy, making good progress across all areas of learning. The nursery provides a welcoming and secure environment where children are encouraged to develop independence and self-help skills. Sensitive support is provided for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring meaningful inclusion. The nursery fosters a love of books and reading from a young age, with babies exploring textured books and older children using props to enhance concentration. Furthermore, the nursery actively involves parents in their children's learning, with regular updates on progress and opportunities to participate in activities that extend learning into the home environment. Our ethos Smartys Day Nursery (Hitchin) is committed to providing high quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a homely and caring atmosphere. Children are able to learn through play, enabling environments, and caring loving staff. We believe that every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this nursery a beautiful garden. What it's like Children are settled, content and happy, feeling safe and secure in the indoor and outdoor play areas. They make good progress in all areas of learning, supported by staff who are good role models and promote respect. Children mimic this positive attitude, showing politeness, respect, and kindness towards others, forming warm relationships with their key persons. Love of books Effective communication Strong progress monitoring Outdoor play Supportive staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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.smartysdaynursery.co.uk/admissions.php#top) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday between the hours of 7.30am-6.30pm over 51 weeks of the year. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2017 Waitlist Waiting list until 2027 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smartys Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10174539 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303376)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.smartysdaynursery.co.uk/) The Old Community Centre, Burford Way, Hitchin, SG5 2UZ Opening hours Monday – Friday between the hours of 7.30am-6.30pm over 51 weeks of the year. 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Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Needs attention Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smartys Day Nursery Last inspected 19 February 2026 What it's like to attend Children are settled, content and happy, feeling safe and secure in the indoor and outdoor play areas. They make good progress in all areas of learning, supported by staff who are good role models and promote respect. Children mimic this positive attitude, showing politeness, respect, and kindness towards others, forming warm relationships with their key persons. Inspector highlights - Children of all ages show a love of books and reading, with babies using their senses to explore books and older children using props to aid concentration and recall. - Staff use sign language alongside verbal language to support early communication, particularly aiding babies and children who speak English as an additional language. - Staff carefully assess and monitor children's progress, ensuring no child falls behind and planning activities based on what children already know and need to learn next. - Children extend their understanding of the natural world, learning about bee life cycles, growing tomatoes, and involving parents in cooking activities to continue learning at home. - Managers thoughtfully consider staff training and support their development, offering regular supervision and manageable workloads. - Parents report that they are updated regularly about their children's progress. Staff feedback at the end of the session highlights children's achievements during the day. - Staff sensitively promote children's emotional well-being by following home routines, helping children feel secure and comfortable. Areas to develop - 1 Extend opportunities for early mathematical skills development in the outdoor environment to children who prefer outdoor learning. - 2 Support staff in sharing knowledge of safety with parents, such as safer sleeping practices. Inspection #10174539 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303376) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Sensitive support from staff ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are meaningfully included. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside and access resources, such as the role-play kitchen. However, children who prefer to play and learn outside are not consistently offered a wide range of opportunities that support their learning in all areas, such as mathematics. EAL / language support Staff use sign language alongside verbal language to support early communication, particularly aiding babies and children who speak English as an additional language, and they make good progress in their communication skills. Inspection history Date: October 2021 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - November 2021 Good - October 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Smartys Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Smartys Day Nursery offer? ### What part of the country is Smartys Day Nursery in? ### How can Smartys Day Nursery be contacted? ### Which funded hours does Smartys Day Nursery accept? ### When was Smartys Day Nursery established? ## About the setting Smartys Day Nursery was re-registered in 2017 and is located in Hitchin. It operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are 18 members of staff, nine of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. 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