Area avg from
£71/day*
St Francis' Nursery
St Francis' College, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ, United Kingdom
2.1 miles · ~8 min drive
Montessori Capacity 81 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Play-Based
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
94 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
There's a lot going on at Puddleducks on Hitchin Street in Baldock: forest school, music and language lessons, trips out and outdoor space. The independent nursery has 94 places for under 5s.
Meals are included and funded hours are accepted. It opens 8am until 6pm, all year round, with SEND support, parking and CCTV. Ofsted rated it Good. To find out about availability and current fees, get in touch with the nursery directly.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support On-site parking Forest school Language lessons Music lessons CCTV security Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£68/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularAdditional Cost
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Location
Baldock, SG7 6AE
Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AE, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) is located at Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AE, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock). Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
£218/week
· £11310/year
Based on the area average of £68/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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