# Ladybirds Nursery

Ladybirds Nursery is a full-day nursery at Birch Centre, Hill End Lane, St. Albans, AL4 0RA, in The Camp, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 61 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey240007  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Birch Centre, Hill End Lane, St. Albans, AL4 0RA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01727 730783
- Website: http://www.ladybirdsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY240007

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 February 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/EY240007

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2002 (Reference EY240007). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240007)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240007)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240007)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1976948)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Birch Centre, Hill End Lane, St. Albans, AL4 0RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.742447,-0.303100

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hill End Garden of Rest, 0.4 miles
- Park: Longacres Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Toddlers Play Area, 0.1 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Samuel Ryder Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cunningham Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cunningham Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highfield Lane Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-lane-nursery-school-ey537245) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-ey463946) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-and-nursery-ey551302) | Outstanding |  | 08:05–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Albans Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-albans-steiner-kindergarten-123589) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fleetville Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleetville-community-playgroup-ey316171) | Good |  | 08:45–15:10 | 0.8 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Orient Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-orient-close-ey412270) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ladybirds Nursery's opening hours?

Ladybirds Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Ladybirds Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 22 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Nursery take?

Ladybirds Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Nursery?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybirds Nursery?

You can call 01727 730783 and visit www.ladybirdsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240007)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU2K6GpY-dkgRzDB1EaVGDyQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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