# Appletrees Child Care Ltd

Appletrees Child Care Ltd is a full-day nursery at 21 Church Road, Flamstead, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8BN, in Flamstead, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-child-care-ltd-ey558924  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Church Road, Flamstead, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8BN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01582 840586
- Website: https://appletreeschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY558924

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2021, 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/EY558924

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558924). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558924)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558924)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558924)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 21 Church Road, Flamstead, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.819281,-0.433561

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead Village School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Redbourn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flamstead Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flamstead-village-pre-school-129341) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rising Stars (Redbourn) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-redbourn-limited-2737711) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-9-to-5-limited-2656490) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603961) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 2.2 miles |
| [The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603962) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nursery on the Green (Redbourn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-on-the-green-redbourn-2587544) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Appletrees Child Care Ltd's opening hours?

Appletrees Child Care Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Appletrees Child Care Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Appletrees Child Care Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Appletrees Child Care Ltd take?

Appletrees Child Care Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Appletrees Child Care Ltd?

You can call 01582 840586 and visit appletreeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558924)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Trees+Child+Care&query_place_id=ChIJ26afBFJGdkgRmmuVD2O7SUY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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