# Little Robins Pre-School

Little Robins Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Alban City School, 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RR, in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-pre-school-ey544506  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alban City School, 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RR
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07539 246860
- Website: http://www.littlerobinspre-school.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY544506

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544506)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544506)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904962)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Alban City School, 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.754438,-0.334610

- Station: St Albans City, 0.4 miles
- Station: St Albans Abbey, 0.8 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Woods, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Old Brickie, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Muriel Green Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-2809636) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Aboyne Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-aboyne-lodge-2832477) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Home from Home Day Nursery Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-day-nursery-academy-ltd-2690482) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Bernard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-albans-bernard-street-123546) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wainscot House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wainscot-house-day-nursery-123574) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Brock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-nursery-school-ey234600) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Robins Pre-School's opening hours?

Little Robins Pre-School opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri.

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

Little Robins Pre-School was inspected on 14 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Little Robins Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07539 246860 and visit www.littlerobinspre-school.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544506)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Robins+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJeUkpipc_dkgRIvqA3XuahqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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