# Apsley Lock Pre School

Apsley Lock Pre School is a sessional pre-school at BLRA Community Room, Unit 4 Evens Wharf, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU, in Apsley, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apsley-lock-pre-school-ey302558  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: BLRA Community Room, Unit 4 Evens Wharf, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU
- Opening hours: 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07891 093523
- Website: https://www.apsleylockpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY302558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 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/EY302558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY302558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302558)
- 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/EY302558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202220)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:15–12:15

## Getting there

Address: BLRA Community Room, Unit 4 Evens Wharf, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.733761,-0.458876

- Station: Apsley, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Belswains Playing Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 12 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Two Waters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chambersbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Abbot's Hill School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Apsley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-apsley-2567934) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-apsley-ey498699) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Aspsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-aspsley-ey364529) | Good |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Precious Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-playdays-2848957) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-2812643) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The house that Jack built nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-2688484) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Apsley Lock Pre School's opening hours?

Apsley Lock Pre School opens 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Apsley Lock Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apsley Lock Pre School Good at its inspection on 19 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apsley Lock Pre School take?

Apsley Lock Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apsley Lock Pre School?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apsley Lock Pre School?

You can call 07891 093523 and visit www.apsleylockpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apsley+Lock+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJFzUwx3FBdkgRN8_LQfy29xI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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