# Artisans Kindergarten

Artisans Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at Crabtree Fields The Scout Hut HQ, Waldegrave Park, HARPENDEN, AL5 5SF, in Batford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:30, Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artisans-kindergarten-ey376536  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Crabtree Fields The Scout Hut HQ, Waldegrave Park, HARPENDEN, AL5 5SF
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:30, Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07795 510130
- Website: http://www.artisans.uk.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY376536

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376536

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2008 (Reference EY376536). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376536)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376536)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376536)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904955)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:30–16:00
- Friday: 08:30–12:30

## Getting there

Address: Crabtree Fields The Scout Hut HQ, Waldegrave Park, HARPENDEN, AL5 5SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.815446,-0.333874

- Station: Harpenden, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crabtree Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, 0.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aldwickbury School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Batford Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fusion Pre School Southdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Batford Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batford-day-care-ey301868) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Artisans Kindergarten's opening hours?

Artisans Kindergarten opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:30, Fri.

### What is Artisans Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Artisans Kindergarten was inspected on 28 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Artisans Kindergarten take?

Artisans Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Artisans Kindergarten?

Harpenden is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Artisans Kindergarten?

You can call 07795 510130 and visit www.artisans.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376536)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Artisans+kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJiyg4vVQ4dkgRhCgSqQCbsCc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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