# Margaret Lloyd Playgroup

Margaret Lloyd Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Washington Avenue, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6NG, in Grovehill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Washington Avenue, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6NG
- Registered places: 31
- Ofsted URN: 129368

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, 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/16/129368

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 129368). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129368)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129368)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129368)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Washington Avenue, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.775983,-0.465480

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grovehill Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Margaret Lloyd Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Haywood Grove School |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holtsmere End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Woodhall Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodhall-farm-pre-school-ey539414) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Margaret Lloyd Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Margaret Lloyd Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Margaret Lloyd Playgroup take?

Margaret Lloyd Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129368)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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