# Nurseries in AL8 (Handside, Welwyn Garden City)

We list 7 nurseries in AL8 postcode district (5 full-day, 2 sessional), with 381 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al8  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 7 (5 full-day · 2 sessional)
- Registered places: 381 (about 54 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowan Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowan-tree-day-nursery-496768) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 |  |
| [4kidz Childcare Ltd @ Gosling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4kidz-childcare-ltd-gosling-ey546512) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 |  |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2715474) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 |  |
| [Parkway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-pre-school-2499844) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-lemsford-2615319) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Barn Close PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-close-preschool-2869885) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Welwyn GC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-welwyn-gc-ey466391) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al8/full-day.md) (5)

## Neighbouring areas

- [AL7](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al7.md) (9)
- [AL6](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al6.md) (4)
- [AL10](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al10.md) (10)
- [AL4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al4.md) (11)
- [SG3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sg3.md) (4)
- [AL9](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/al9.md) (5)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in AL8?

We list 7 nurseries in AL8: 5 full-day and 2 sessional, with 381 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near AL8?

Neighbouring areas include AL7, AL6, AL10 and AL4.

## Sources

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

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