# Jack in the Box at Yewtree

Jack in the Box at Yewtree is a sessional pre-school at Cattsdell, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SF, in Highfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Jack in the Box Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cattsdell, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SF
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [Jack in the Box Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jack-in-the-box-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2694265

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 November 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/16/2694265

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2694265). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694265)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694265)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694265)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cattsdell, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.763665,-0.461435

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Randall Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Keen Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Margaret Lloyd Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| George Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey392996) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jack in the Box at Yewtree's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jack in the Box at Yewtree Outstanding at its inspection on 26 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jack in the Box at Yewtree take?

Jack in the Box at Yewtree is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Jack in the Box at Yewtree?

Jack in the Box at Yewtree is run by Jack in the Box Nursery Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694265)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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