# De Havilland Pre School

De Havilland Pre School is a sessional pre-school at De Havilland Primary School, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TQ, in Marshmoor, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-havilland-pre-school-ey551825  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: De Havilland Primary School, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TQ
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01707 268343
- Website: https://www.dehavillandpreschoolandnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY551825

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, 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/EY551825

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY551825). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551825)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551825)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551825)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/768932)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:00

## Getting there

Address: De Havilland Primary School, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.748414,-0.227252

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millwards Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Acacia Street Recreation Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Steam Woods, 0.4 miles
- Park: Campus Accommodation Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.7 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) |  | 0.7 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-2628731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Footsteps 123 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-2755737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-pre-school-and-nursery-ey484159) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-day-nursery-ey378136) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey337415) | Outstanding |  | 08:40–15:10 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are De Havilland Pre School's opening hours?

De Havilland Pre School opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is De Havilland Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated De Havilland Pre School Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can De Havilland Pre School take?

De Havilland Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to De Havilland Pre School?

Welham Green is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact De Havilland Pre School?

You can call 01707 268343 and visit www.dehavillandpreschoolandnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551825)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=De+Havilland+Pre-School+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU5e_EY08dkgRk-JB1ZcWNos)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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