# Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at A1 & A2, The Chase, John Tate Road,Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, SG13 7NN, in Pine Hurst, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 115 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hertford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2540732  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: A1 & A2, The Chase, John Tate Road,Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, SG13 7NN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01992 668049
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hertford-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2540732

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 August 2022, 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/16/2540732

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2540732). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540732)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540732)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540732)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: A1 & A2, The Chase, John Tate Road,Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, SG13 7NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.794688,-0.062320

- Station: Hertford East, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-at-simon-balle-2544917) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hygge Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hygge-bears-nursery-2868324) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2788493) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Pines Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pines-pre-school-ey284024) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mini Morgans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-morgans-nursery-2867483) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-123976) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01992 668049 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540732)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Hertford+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJhUCowgIndkgREhT880Pkvfk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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