From
£90/day
Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge
100a Sandpit Lane, St Albans AL4 0BX, United Kingdom
Carousel Capacity 50 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries & Daycare in Hertfordshire
Toddle lists 9 nurseries across Hertfordshire, in Bishop's Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Redbourn, Cheshunt and Bushey. 2 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them Rowan Tree Day Nursery (Welwyn Garden City), and 4 Good, and 3 are newer and not yet inspected.
7 take babies (the most around Bishop's Stortford and Welwyn Garden City) and 6 are open all year round, and 8 accept the 30 funded hours for working parents.
Hertfordshire County Council runs early years funding and SEND support across the county. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near Bishop's Stortford and Barnet, or pick a town below.
How much is nursery in Hertfordshire, and where are they?
7 take babies from 6 months. 6 of the 9 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 26 Oct 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Hertfordshire
Daily fees range
Per day
£90–£100
Outstanding nurseries
22% of nurseries
2
Funded childcare
89% offer funding
8
Total nurseries
Across Hertfordshire
9
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Area avg from
£71/day*
Rowan Tree Day Nursery (Welwyn Garden City)
9 Guessens Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6QW, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 75 Spaces available
From
£100/day
N Family Club Bushey
73 Bushey Hall Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2EN, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 87 Spaces available
From
£99/day
Nursery on the Green (Redbourn)
South Common, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7NB, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 73 Waiting list
Area avg from
£68/day*
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AE, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 94 Spaces available
Area avg from
£68/day*
Rafles Nursery & Preschool - Cheshunt
Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6TB, United Kingdom
Child Led Capacity 66 Limited spaces
From
£90/day
N Family Club Bishop's Stortford
Thorley Wash Barn, London Road, Thorley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AT, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 136 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£68/day*
Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool
Unit 1, Western Neighbourhood Centre, Rainbird Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2AF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 108 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
St Francis' Nursery
St Francis' College, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ, United Kingdom
Montessori Capacity 81 Spaces available
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Types of childcare
Types of nursery in Hertfordshire
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Hertfordshire? Here is how many of each we list, from the 9 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 7Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 6Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 2Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 2Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 1Montessori nurseriesChild-led Montessori approach
- 2Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
- 2Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 8Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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£285/week
· £14820/year
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The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Hertfordshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Hertfordshire County CouncilPostcodes: AL3–AL8 · CM23 · EN7 · SG6–SG7 · WD23
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Hertfordshire
What are the best nurseries in Hertfordshire?
Going by Ofsted, 2 nurseries we list in Hertfordshire are rated Outstanding: Rowan Tree Day Nursery (Welwyn Garden City) (Welwyn Garden City) and Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge (St Albans).
How many nurseries are there in Hertfordshire?
We list 9 nurseries in Hertfordshire so far, spread over 8 postcode districts, with the biggest groups in Bishop's Stortford, Barnet, Welwyn Garden City and Letchworth Garden City.
Which Hertfordshire nurseries take babies?
7 of the 9 take babies, usually from around 6 months, and Bishop's Stortford and Welwyn Garden City have the most baby places we list. The other 2 are pre-schools and nurseries for 2 to 5 year olds, mostly around Barnet and Letchworth Garden City.
Are Hertfordshire nurseries open all year round?
6 of the 9 open all year round; the 2 that follow term dates are mainly around Barnet and Letchworth Garden City. For early drop-offs or late pick-ups, the nurseries with extended hours are mostly around Bishop's Stortford and Welwyn Garden City.
Which council handles childcare?
Hertfordshire County Council manages education and early years services across the county. The 10 district and borough councils handle services such as planning, housing and waste rather than nursery funding.
Can my 2 year old get funded childcare?
Yes, when your family meets one of the qualifying routes. Hertfordshire has funding for working families with 2 year olds and a separate entitlement for families receiving specified additional government support.
Does nursery guarantee a Reception place?
No. Attending a school’s nursery class does not guarantee a Reception place at that school. Hertfordshire requires a separate Reception application, and children attending the nursery can still miss out when Reception is oversubscribed.
What SEND support can my child get?
Hertfordshire’s Early Years SEND team supports children aged 0 to 5 and works directly with nurseries, childminders and schools. A child does not need a diagnosis or EHCP before being referred; support is based on their level of need. Early years settings can also access Early Years Inclusion Funding, Disability Access Fund and high-needs funding where the criteria are met.
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