# Brightside Preschool

Brightside Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TP, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-2709452  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TP
- Opening hours: 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01707 502885
- Website: http://www.brightsidepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2709452

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, 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/16/2709452

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2709452). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709452)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709452)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709452)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1581311)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:50–14:50

## Getting there

Address: Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.761384,-0.222597

- Station: Hatfield (Herts), 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Albans Road East Recreational Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Howe Dell, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roe Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Steam Woods, 0.4 miles
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-pre-school-and-nursery-ey484159) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Safari Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-2674616) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-2628731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [De Havilland Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-havilland-pre-school-ey551825) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Footsteps 123 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-2755737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Brightside Preschool's opening hours?

Brightside Preschool opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri.

### What is Brightside Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brightside Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brightside Preschool take?

Brightside Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brightside Preschool?

Hatfield (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brightside Preschool?

You can call 01707 502885 and visit www.brightsidepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709452)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brightside+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJew5JQN89dkgRG1ALqtbcg8w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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