# Home from Home

Home from Home is a full-day nursery at Northchurch Cricket Pavillion, Dudswell Lane, Northchurch, HP4 3TQ, in Dudswell, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-129350  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Northchurch Cricket Pavillion, Dudswell Lane, Northchurch, HP4 3TQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07786 366100
- Website: http://www.homefromhomekinder.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 129350

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 October 2022, 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/16/129350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1996 (Reference 129350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129350)
- 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/16/129350)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northchurch Cricket Pavillion, Dudswell Lane, Northchurch, HP4 3TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.775322,-0.599854

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunhill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-montessori-nursery-129395) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-northchurch-ltd-ey561720) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rialize Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rialize-childcare-limited-2894391) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-ey464800) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Home from Home's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Home from Home Good at its inspection on 27 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Home from Home take?

Home from Home is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Home from Home?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Home from Home?

You can call 07786 366100 and visit www.homefromhomekinder.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129350)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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