# Fingertips Woodland Nursery

Fingertips Woodland Nursery is a full-day nursery at 50 Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4QL, in Batford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4QL
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07711 200082
- Website: https://www.fingertipspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2577665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2577665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577665)
- 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/16/2577665)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: 50 Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.822995,-0.348601

- Station: Harpenden, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lydekker Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Westfield Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Batford Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sauncey Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826207) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-2792878) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-2519663) | Good |  | 08:45–15:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery at the Lea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-at-the-lea-2592164) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Highfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-pre-school-ey306881) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fingertips Woodland Nursery's opening hours?

Fingertips Woodland Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri.

### What is Fingertips Woodland Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fingertips Woodland Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fingertips Woodland Nursery take?

Fingertips Woodland Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fingertips Woodland Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Fingertips Woodland Nursery?

You can call 07711 200082 and visit www.fingertipspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577665)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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