# Apple Daycare and Childminding Services

Apple Daycare and Childminding Services is a sessional pre-school at Little Berkhamsted Sahibs Cricket Club, The Recreation Ground, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LY, in Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Apple Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-and-childminding-services-ey460701  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Berkhamsted Sahibs Cricket Club, The Recreation Ground, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01707 872949
- Run by: [Apple Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY460701

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2023, 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/EY460701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY460701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460701)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460701)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Berkhamsted Sahibs Cricket Club, The Recreation Ground, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745991,-0.124233

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bayford Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayford-pre-school-ey431022) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Newgate Street Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-newgate-street-village-ey495170) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-water-hall-farm-2855069) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd Wild Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-wild-hill-2801509) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-care-nursery-ey458613) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Sowing Seeds Family Hub Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-seeds-family-hub-preschool-2813190) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Daycare and Childminding Services's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Daycare and Childminding Services Good at its inspection on 17 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Daycare and Childminding Services take?

Apple Daycare and Childminding Services is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Daycare and Childminding Services?

Apple Daycare and Childminding Services is run by Apple Daycare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Daycare and Childminding Services?

Bayford is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Daycare and Childminding Services?

You can call 01707 872949.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460701)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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