# First Place Nursery

First Place Nursery is a full-day nursery at Centurion House, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7GB, in Colney Street, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 88 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Place Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-place-nursery-ey424059  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Centurion House, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7GB
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01923 857060
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/radlett/first-place-radlett/
- Run by: [First Place Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-place-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY424059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 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/EY424059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY424059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424059)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1924283)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Centurion House, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7GB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.698860,-0.325336

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Lodge School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Fair Field Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Newberries Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Clore Shalom School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Edge Grove School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-nursery-2895075) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Christchurch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-nursery-ey344291) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Strong Roots Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-roots-forest-school-2636656) | Outstanding |  | 09:30–15:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-bricket-wood-2720209) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Tots And Scholars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-2501830) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shenley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-shenley-ey307712) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Place Nursery's opening hours?

First Place Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is First Place Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Place Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Place Nursery take?

First Place Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Place Nursery?

First Place Nursery is run by First Place Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Place Nursery?

Radlett is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Place Nursery?

You can call 01923 857060 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424059)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Place+Radlett%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSzS4rDY-dkgRCaqGX0SSzwU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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