# Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)

Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm) is a full-day nursery at The Farmhouse Barn, Waterhall Farm, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8LE, in Hertford Rural, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 75 children. It is run by Apple Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-water-hall-farm-2855069  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Farmhouse Barn, Waterhall Farm, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8LE
- Registered places: 75
- Run by: [Apple Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2855069

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2855069). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855069)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855069)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Farmhouse Barn, Waterhall Farm, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.770842,-0.120860

- 4 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 | 1.1 miles |
| Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hertford Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 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 |
| [Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-cowpers-pre-school-group-2717771) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hertford Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery-2642304) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.4 miles |
| [Apple Daycare and Childminding Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-and-childminding-services-ey460701) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-hertford-cic-2897228) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [Hertford Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-holiday-scheme-2713585) | Met |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm) take?

Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm) is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)?

Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm) is run by Apple Daycare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)?

Bayford is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855069)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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