# Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC

Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC is a sessional pre-school at Hollybush School, Fordwich Rise, Hertford, SG14 2DF, in Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-hertford-cic-2897228  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hollybush School, Fordwich Rise, Hertford, SG14 2DF
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01992 245613
- Website: https://www.brightsidepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2897228

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2897228). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897228)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897228)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897228)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Hollybush School, Fordwich Rise, Hertford, SG14 2DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.797872,-0.100572

- Station: Hertford North, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bentley Road Play Area, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hertford Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hertford Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-holiday-scheme-2713585) | Met |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [St. Joseph's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-playgroup-401997) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-2634351) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-hertford-limited-ey552760) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 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 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC's opening hours?

Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC take?

Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC?

Hertford North is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC?

You can call 01992 245613 and visit www.brightsidepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897228)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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