# Little Oaks Pre-School

Little Oaks Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EW, in Adeyfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey392996  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EW
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01442 737420
- Website: http://www.littleoaksps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY392996

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 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/EY392996

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2009 (Reference EY392996). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392996)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392996)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392996)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202397)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755511,-0.451295

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Reith Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Keen Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Adeyfield Adventure 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-129390) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Nicholas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-129392) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fingerprints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingerprints-pre-school-2567293) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Oaks Pre-School take?

Little Oaks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Pre-School?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Pre-School?

You can call 01442 737420 and visit www.littleoaksps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392996)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJuTZBCThBdkgRrsSF3uAVAik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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