# Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd

Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Danesmead Scout Campsite, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8GG, in Goose Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-cubs-day-nursery-ltd-2618604  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Danesmead Scout Campsite, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8GG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07983 190948
- Website: https://bearcubsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2618604

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, 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/16/2618604

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2618604). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618604)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618604)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618604)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1430883)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00
- Friday: 08:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Danesmead Scout Campsite, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8GG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.751975,-0.052158

- Broxbourne (rail): 1.8 miles

## 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 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheredes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| High Leigh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Broxbourne CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Wormley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Broxbourne School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Robert Barclay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sheredes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheredes-pre-school-124115) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Mill Lane Pre-School Association](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-lane-pre-school-association-ey281631) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Hummingbird Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hummingbird-nursery-2862282) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Squiggles Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squiggles-pre-school-2555595) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Whimsy Woods Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimsy-woods-day-nursery-2896316) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cedar Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-park-day-nursery-2810057) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd take?

Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd?

Broxbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 07983 190948 and visit bearcubsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618604)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bear+Cubs+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVR7w_QghdkgRLHXQrsDaYqs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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