# Meadow View Childcare

Meadow View Childcare is a full-day nursery at 14 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0PL, in Oaklands, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 46 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-childcare-ey556731  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0PL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01438 712181
- Website: https://meadowviewchildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY556731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 2021, 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/EY556731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556731)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556731)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1040691)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 14 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.838581,-0.201947

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 46 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sherrardswood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tenterfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mardley Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-mardley-hill-148131) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey458165) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey272315) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Codicote Pre-school (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/codicote-pre-school-cio-2772607) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Codicote Preschool Nursery Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/codicote-preschool-nursery-provision-2872831) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Annabel's Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-montessori-school-ey540314) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Meadow View Childcare's opening hours?

Meadow View Childcare opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Meadow View Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Meadow View Childcare Good at its inspection on 20 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Meadow View Childcare take?

Meadow View Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Meadow View Childcare?

Welwyn North is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Meadow View Childcare?

You can call 01438 712181 and visit meadowviewchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556731)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadow+View+Day+Nursery+%26+Outdoor+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJmWuRero6dkgRzygx1pENjYc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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