# Cornerstones Pre-School

Cornerstones Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Pound Close Youth And Community Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0PE, in Rye Park, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstones-pre-school-ey501646  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pound Close Youth And Community Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0PE
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01992 462818
- Website: http://www.cornerstonespreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY501646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 April 2024, 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/EY501646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY501646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501646)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501646)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pound Close Youth And Community Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.766566,-0.008065

- Station: Rye House, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pound Close Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Isabel Christie Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Old Highway Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Old Highway Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rye Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Forres Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Cranbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| High Leigh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Toes Nursery LTD (Hoddesdon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-nursery-ltd-hoddesdon-ey376935) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Catherines C of E Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-c-of-e-private-nursery-124114) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hoddesdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hoddesdon-2693385) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hoddesdon-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507296) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Augustine's Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-under-5s-2690320) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2733743) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cornerstones Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cornerstones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cornerstones Pre-School take?

Cornerstones Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cornerstones Pre-School?

Rye House is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cornerstones Pre-School?

You can call 01992 462818 and visit www.cornerstonespreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501646)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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