# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in AL5 (Harpenden, Batford)

We list 7 nurseries in AL5 postcode district that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 18 nurseries in the area. Across all 18 nurseries in AL5 postcode district (10 full-day, 8 sessional) there are 822 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al5/outstanding  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 18 (10 full-day · 8 sessional)
- Registered places: 822 (about 45 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Batford Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batford-day-care-ey301868) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 |  |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery at the Lea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-at-the-lea-2592164) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 |  |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 |  |
| [Highfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-pre-school-ey306881) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 |  |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 |  |
| [United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al5/full-day.md) (10)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al5/sessional.md) (8)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al5/outstanding.md) (7)

## Neighbouring areas

- [AL3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al3.md) (15)
- [AL4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al4.md) (11)
- [AL1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al1.md) (16)
- [LU1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/lu1.md) (19)
- [LU2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/lu2.md) (15)
- [HP2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/hp2.md) (16)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in AL5?

We list 7 nurseries in AL5 that match: rated outstanding.

### How many nurseries are there in AL5?

We list 18 nurseries in AL5: 10 full-day and 8 sessional, with 822 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near AL5?

Neighbouring areas include AL3, AL4, AL1 and LU1.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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