# Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)

Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) is a full-day nursery at Stephensons Cottage, 306 Belswains Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9XE, in Nash Mills, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-apsley-ey498699  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stephensons Cottage, 306 Belswains Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9XE
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01442 212555
- Website: http://www.littleraccoons.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498699

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, 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/EY498699

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498699). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498699)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498699)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498699)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/854305)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Stephensons Cottage, 306 Belswains Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.729925,-0.451107

- Station: Apsley, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 21 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abbot's Hill School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chambersbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kings Langley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Two Waters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abbot's Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbots-hill-nursery-ey490982) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Apsley Lock Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apsley-lock-pre-school-ey302558) | Good |  | 09:15–12:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Apsley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-apsley-2567934) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Angels pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-2812643) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The house that Jack built nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-2688484) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Aspsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-aspsley-ey364529) | Good |  | 07:30–18:15 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)'s opening hours?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) take?

Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)?

You can call 01442 212555 and visit www.littleraccoons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498699)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Raccoons+Day+Nursery+%28Apsley%29&query_place_id=ChIJRciuqwxBdkgRtOlHIdnLkXw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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