# Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Binghams Park Farm, Potten End Hill, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BN, in Water End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 92 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-potten-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544463 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Binghams Park Farm, Potten End Hill, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BN - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 92 - Phone: 01442 506760 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/potten-end-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY544463 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 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/EY544463 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY544463). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544463) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544463) - Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544463) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/201905) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 ## Getting there Address: Binghams Park Farm, Potten End Hill, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.776495,-0.506770 ## 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 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Potten End CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 1.0 miles | | Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Micklem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles | | St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | | | 1.6 miles | | Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles | | The Collett School | | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) | | 1.7 miles | | Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 | | yes | 1.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Potten End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potten-end-pre-school-ey500714) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Bam & Tata's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bam-and-tatas-day-nursery-2798639) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [Gadebridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gadebridge-nursery-and-pre-school-2526887) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles | | [Little Acorns Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey557984) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Woodlands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-2700896) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Margaret Lloyd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What is Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time. ### Who runs Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool? Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 01442 506760 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544463) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Potten+End+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJqXYIYG1EdkgRWwca5ZkWAio) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.