# Hitchin House Day Nursery

Hitchin House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 41 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TW, in Walsworth, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 135 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hitchin-house-day-nursery-2570956  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 41 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TW
- Registered places: 135
- Phone: 01462 455144
- Website: http://www.hitchinhousedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2570956

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 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/16/2570956

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2570956). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570956)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570956)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570956)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1246921)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 41 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.964385,-0.265311

- Station: Hitchin, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cadwell Playing Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Walsworth Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ransom's Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highover Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ickleford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| North Herts Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638111) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-ey239470) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Early Bird Pre-School (Strathmore)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-strathmore-2801691) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Play Aloud St Andrews](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-aloud-st-andrews-ey468316) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Millennium First Steps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millennium-first-steps-nursery-ltd-ey420136) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hitchin House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hitchin House Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hitchin House Day Nursery take?

Hitchin House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hitchin House Day Nursery?

Hitchin is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hitchin House Day Nursery?

You can call 01462 455144 and visit www.hitchinhousedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570956)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hitchin+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFdEWupkzdkgRtgh_3uVRyfk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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