# Datchworth Pre-School

Datchworth Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Datchworth Village Hall, 52 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL, in Datchworth, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/datchworth-pre-school-146430  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Datchworth Village Hall, 52 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01438 814310
- Website: http://datchworthpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 146430

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, 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/16/146430

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1962 (Reference 146430). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146430)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146430)
- 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/16/146430)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Datchworth Village Hall, 52 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.849494,-0.161580

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Datchworth Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Knebworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Michael's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey272315) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mardley Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-mardley-hill-148131) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stone Pre School (Knebworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stone-pre-school-knebworth-ey452006) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Knebworth Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knebworth-pre-school-group-146762) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Meadow View Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-childcare-ey556731) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Conkers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-conkers-limited-2753405) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Datchworth Pre-School Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Datchworth Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Knebworth is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01438 814310 and visit datchworthpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146430)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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