# Little Heath Nursery Playgroup

Little Heath Nursery Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JJ, in Little Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. It opens 09:00–14:45, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed; 09:00–14:45, Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, 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/little-heath-nursery-playgroup-ey469837  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JJ
- Opening hours: 09:00–14:45, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed; 09:00–14:45, Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07737 857990
- Website: http://www.littleheathnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY469837

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, 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/EY469837

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY469837). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469837)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469837)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469837)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 09:00–14:45
- Wednesday: 09:00–12:00
- Thursday: 09:00–14:45
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.705232,-0.175837

- Station: Potters Bar, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Morven Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Parkfield, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-bears-day-care-nursery-ey489596) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Canopy Nurseries Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nurseries-potters-bar-2791430) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tilbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684898) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [St John's Nursery Playgroup, Wayside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-wayside-2752377) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. John's Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Heath Nursery Playgroup's opening hours?

Little Heath Nursery Playgroup opens 09:00–14:45, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed; 09:00–14:45, Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Little Heath Nursery Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Heath Nursery Playgroup Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Heath Nursery Playgroup take?

Little Heath Nursery Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Heath Nursery Playgroup?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Heath Nursery Playgroup?

You can call 07737 857990 and visit www.littleheathnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469837)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Heath+Nursery+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJNQq-nMcidkgRzsIF2zuqPPI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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