# Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is a full-day nursery at 20 York Road, St Albans, AL1 4PL, in Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 64 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans-ey459397  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 York Road, St Albans, AL1 4PL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01727 852097
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans/
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY459397

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2024, 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/EY459397

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY459397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459397)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459397)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459397)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1976942)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 20 York Road, St Albans, AL1 4PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755069,-0.320823

- Station: St Albans City, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Fleetville Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Fleetville Rec Playground, 0.4 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 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-day-nursery-2664083) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Brock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-nursery-school-ey234600) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Saviours Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-pre-school-123588) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fleetville Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleetville-community-playgroup-ey316171) | Good |  | 08:45–15:10 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Albans Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-albans-steiner-kindergarten-123589) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Ridgmont Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-ridgmont-road-ey434599) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)'s opening hours?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) take?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans) is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)?

You can call 01727 852097 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459397)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grasshoppers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJz3B3zto-dkgRajSaWJ-F3rc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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