# Leavesden Montessori House

Leavesden Montessori House is a full-day nursery at 187 Leavesden Road, WATFORD, WD24 5EL, in North Watford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leavesden-montessori-house-ey458830  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 187 Leavesden Road, WATFORD, WD24 5EL
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: EY458830

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/EY458830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY458830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458830)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458830)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458830)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/704511)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 187 Leavesden Road, WATFORD, WD24 5EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.673305,-0.402961

- Station: Watford North, 0.6 miles
- Station: Watford Junction, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Callowland Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Harebreaks Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Harebreaks Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Nascot Grange Play Area, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Parkgate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-ltd-ey432662) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Nascotwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-nascotwood-2694267) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buzykidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzykidz-limited-2886446) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddies Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-tots-ey489545) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-preschool-nurseries-ltd-2597650) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Watford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-watford-130641) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leavesden Montessori House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leavesden Montessori House Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leavesden Montessori House take?

Leavesden Montessori House is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Leavesden Montessori House?

Watford North is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458830)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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