# Howe Dell Day Care

Howe Dell Day Care is a full-day nursery at The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH, in Ellenbrook, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 56 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howe-dell-day-care-ey361200  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01707 263291
- Website: https://www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY361200

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/EY361200

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY361200). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361200)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361200)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361200)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/768954)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.766959,-0.247255

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ellenbrook Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Green Lanes Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Safari Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-2674616) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Garden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-pre-school-ey458059) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-day-nursery-ey378136) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-2709452) | Good |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-pre-school-and-nursery-ey484159) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Howe Dell Day Care's opening hours?

Howe Dell Day Care opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Howe Dell Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Howe Dell Day Care Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Howe Dell Day Care take?

Howe Dell Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Howe Dell Day Care?

Hatfield (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Howe Dell Day Care?

You can call 01707 263291 and visit www.howedell.herts.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361200)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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