# Mount Carmel Kindergarten

Mount Carmel Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 100a Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX, in Fleetville, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 62 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 47 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-carmel-kindergarten-ey500558  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 100a Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01727 838480
- Website: http://mountcarmelkindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY500558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500558)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500558)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: 100a Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.758597,-0.302441

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Acorns outside space, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Infant Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Junior Playground, 0.1 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 47 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Skyswood Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wheatfields Junior Mixed School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-marshalswick-ltd-ey343615) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fleetville Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleetville-community-playgroup-ey316171) | Good |  | 08:45–15:10 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Albans Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-albans-steiner-kindergarten-123589) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans-ey459397) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-day-nursery-2664083) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [St Saviours Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-pre-school-123588) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mount Carmel Kindergarten's opening hours?

Mount Carmel Kindergarten opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mount Carmel Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mount Carmel Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mount Carmel Kindergarten take?

Mount Carmel Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mount Carmel Kindergarten?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mount Carmel Kindergarten?

You can call 01727 838480 and visit mountcarmelkindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mount+Carmel+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJNSsX47Y-dkgRcUVXqENdjOw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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