# Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood is a full-day nursery at St. Stephens Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3PJ, in Smug Oak, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-bricket-wood-2720209  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Stephens Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3PJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 0800 699 0044
- Website: https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-bricketwood-hertfordshire/
- Run by: [Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbourne-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2720209

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 2025, 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/16/2720209

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2720209). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720209)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720209)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720209)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/305939)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Stephens Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.706487,-0.356889

- Station: Bricket Wood, 0.1 miles
- Station: How Wood (Herts), 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Woodbury Field Play Area, 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 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Education St Albans |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Crescent Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-playgroup-123582) | Good |  | 09:15–14:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Canopy St. Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-albans-2721688) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The House That Jack Built Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-ey544670) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [First Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-place-nursery-ey424059) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey550908) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey497358) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood's opening hours?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood Good at its inspection on 17 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood take?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 38 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood?

Bricket Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood?

You can call 0800 699 0044 and visit ashbournedaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720209)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbourne+Day+Nurseries+at+Bricket+Wood&query_place_id=ChIJ04MtcpU_dkgRrOo0xgc2muU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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