# Kindred Wheathampstead

Kindred Wheathampstead is a full-day nursery at 4 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8BW, in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-wheathampstead-ey481793  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8BW
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01582 831991
- Website: https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/wheathampstead
- Ofsted URN: EY481793

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, 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/EY481793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY481793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481793)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481793)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 4 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.813274,-0.290394

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Aldwickbury School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-star-nursery-ey442233) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-wheathampstead-2701839) | Good |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Artisans Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artisans-kindergarten-ey376536) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Fusion Pre School Southdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Batford Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batford-day-care-ey301868) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-2792878) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kindred Wheathampstead's opening hours?

Kindred Wheathampstead opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Kindred Wheathampstead's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kindred Wheathampstead Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kindred Wheathampstead take?

Kindred Wheathampstead is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kindred Wheathampstead?

You can call 01582 831991 and visit kindrednurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481793)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kindred+Wheathampstead+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJsVZKaYE5dkgRuSxRRk0RuCs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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