# Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden is a full-day nursery at Leavesden Green Junior Middle & Infant School, High Road, Leavesden, WATFORD, WD25 7QZ, in Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leavesden-2720154  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leavesden Green Junior Middle & Infant School, High Road, Leavesden, WATFORD, WD25 7QZ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0800 699 0044
- Website: https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leavesden-hertfordshire/
- Run by: [Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbourne-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2720154

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 27 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 27 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2720154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720154)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720154)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720154)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1030866)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Leavesden Green Junior Middle & Infant School, High Road, Leavesden, WATFORD, WD25 7QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.692003,-0.407543

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leavesden Country Park (South Side), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Langley Lane Play Area, 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: 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavesden JMI School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kingswood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stanborough Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The WonderWorks @ Leavesden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonderworks-leavesden-2594595) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Orbital Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orbital-pre-school-130556) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossom-nursery-school-leavesden-2740063) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey497358) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Adventures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-adventures-ey279320) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey550908) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

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

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden was inspected on 27 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden take?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden?

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

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

Garston (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden?

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/16/2720154)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbourne+Day+Nurseries+at+Leavesden&query_place_id=ChIJr2i6myRAdkgR_cpc3IipE34)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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