# Barn Close PreSchool

Barn Close PreSchool is a sessional pre-school at Religious Society Of Friends, Quaker Meeting House, 109 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SP, in Handside, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-close-preschool-2869885  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Religious Society Of Friends, Quaker Meeting House, 109 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SP
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07768 882365
- Website: http://www.barnclosepreschool.info/
- Ofsted URN: 2869885

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2869885). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869885)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869885)
- 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/16/2869885)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Religious Society Of Friends, Quaker Meeting House, 109 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.798492,-0.215410

- Station: Welwyn Garden City, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Campus Parkway, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Frankie's Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 7 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lakeside School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Peartree Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Templewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ludwick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holwell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-pre-school-2499844) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Welwyn GC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-welwyn-gc-ey466391) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2715474) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rowan Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowan-tree-day-nursery-496768) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [4kidz Childcare Ltd @ Gosling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4kidz-childcare-ltd-gosling-ey546512) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-ey276945) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Barn Close PreSchool's opening hours?

Barn Close PreSchool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Barn Close PreSchool take?

Barn Close PreSchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barn Close PreSchool?

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barn Close PreSchool?

You can call 07768 882365 and visit www.barnclosepreschool.info.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869885)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barn+Close+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJp-H1khc7dkgRMWk-cuTkWWQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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