# Boxmoor Pre-school

Boxmoor Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PF, in Boxmoor, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PF
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01442 402288
- Website: https://www.boxmoorpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 129332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, 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/16/129332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 129332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129332)
- 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/16/129332)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202548)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.749087,-0.486964

- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackbirds Moor, 0.2 miles
- Park: Station Moor, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fishery Moor, 0.4 miles
- Park: Northridge Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Collett School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-2579687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485480) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Young Discoverers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-discoverers-pre-school-ey337160) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lime Grove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodlands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-2700896) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boxmoor Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Boxmoor Pre-school Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Boxmoor Pre-school take?

Boxmoor Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Boxmoor Pre-school?

Hemel Hempstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Boxmoor Pre-school?

You can call 01442 402288 and visit www.boxmoorpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Boxmoor+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJIakzF95DdkgR7VO6eJTQArQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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