# Early Days Pre-School

Early Days Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Oughtonhead Primary And Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ, in Westmill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-pre-school-ey492398  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oughtonhead Primary And Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01462 437643
- Website: https://earlydays-hitchin.wixsite.com/earlydays-hitchin
- Ofsted URN: EY492398

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 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/EY492398

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY492398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492398)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492398)
- 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/EY492398)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oughtonhead Primary And Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.956150,-0.291244

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swinburne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Butts Close, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Samuel Lucas Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Smartys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-day-nursery-ey555147) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Early Bird Pre-School (Strathmore)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-strathmore-2801691) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilehouse-street-pre-school-and-nursery-ey274596) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-ey239470) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Highbury Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-146741) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Days Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Days Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Days Pre-School take?

Early Days Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Days Pre-School?

Hitchin is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Days Pre-School?

You can call 01462 437643 and visit earlydays-hitchin.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492398)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Days+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJf_p_Uws0dkgRRVtA_MgISSE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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