# Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery

Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 The Causeway, POTTERS BAR, EN6 5BQ, in Little Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 41 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-bears-day-care-nursery-ey489596  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 The Causeway, POTTERS BAR, EN6 5BQ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01707 647343
- Website: http://www.alphabearsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489596

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489596)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/868643)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1 The Causeway, POTTERS BAR, EN6 5BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.699020,-0.173969

- Station: Potters Bar, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Morven Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Parkfield, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oakmere Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canopy Nurseries Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nurseries-potters-bar-2791430) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684898) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Heath Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-heath-nursery-playgroup-ey469837) | Good |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [St John's Nursery Playgroup, Wayside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-wayside-2752377) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tilbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. John's Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery's opening hours?

Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery take?

Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery?

You can call 01707 647343 and visit www.alphabearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489596)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha+Bears+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-40t1LsidkgRMPuQLc6RO4A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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