# Lime Grove Day Nursery

Lime Grove Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Park Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JT, in Paradise, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JT
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01442 236506
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 129362

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 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/16/129362

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 129362). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129362)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129362)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129362)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Park Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.747931,-0.476761

- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Water Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Plough Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blackbirds Moor, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Collett School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boxmoor Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-hall-pre-school-ey289559) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Young Discoverers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-discoverers-pre-school-ey337160) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Boxmoor Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485480) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Butterflies and Rainbows pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-and-rainbows-pre-school-2859754) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-2579687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lime Grove Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lime Grove Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lime Grove Day Nursery take?

Lime Grove Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lime Grove Day Nursery?

Lime Grove Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lime Grove Day Nursery?

Hemel Hempstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lime Grove Day Nursery?

You can call 01442 236506 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129362)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lime+Grove+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIyFFNuBDdkgRvW5L5PKUiZc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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