# Brookmans Bears Preschool

Brookmans Bears Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Brookmans Park United Reformed Church, Oaklands Avenue, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7UJ, in Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Brookmans Bears Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookmans-bears-preschool-2750734  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brookmans Park United Reformed Church, Oaklands Avenue, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7UJ
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Brookmans Bears Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brookmans-bears-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2750734

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750734

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2750734). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750734)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750734)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750734)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1710178)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brookmans Park United Reformed Church, Oaklands Avenue, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7UJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.719264,-0.201427

- Station: Brookmans Park, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmans Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brookmans Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookmans-bears-day-nursery-2867038) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Brooklands Cove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-cove-2788442) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Willowbrook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowbrook-nursery-2782593) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery, Creche and Out of School Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-creche-and-out-of-school-provision-ey402500) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tilbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Elms Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-montessori-nursery-2747984) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brookmans Bears Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Brookmans Bears Preschool was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Brookmans Bears Preschool take?

Brookmans Bears Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Brookmans Bears Preschool?

Brookmans Bears Preschool is run by Brookmans Bears Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Brookmans Bears Preschool?

Brookmans Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750734)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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