# Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare is a full-day nursery at Braughing Community Centre, Green Lane, Ware, SG11 2QL, in Church End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Apple Blossom Childcare (ABC) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-pre-school-and-daycare-2750338  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Braughing Community Centre, Green Lane, Ware, SG11 2QL
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Apple Blossom Childcare (ABC) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-blossom-childcare-abc-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2750338

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750338

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2750338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750338)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750338)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750338)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 November 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1660430)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Braughing Community Centre, Green Lane, Ware, SG11 2QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.906627,0.032684

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenyns First School and Nursery | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Roger De Clare First CofE School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ralph Sadleir School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-day-nursery-ey273312) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Spins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spins-pre-school-ey478329) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Westmill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westmill-nursery-2795641) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Buntings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-2878486) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Bee's Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-day-nursery-limited-2713563) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Little Bee's Day Nursery-The Hive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-day-nursery-the-hive-2744951) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare's Ofsted rating?

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare was inspected on 27 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare take?

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare?

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare is run by Apple Blossom Childcare (ABC) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750338)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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