# Old Macdonald's Day Nursery

Old Macdonald's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Darley Ash Farm, Chipperfield Road, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW, in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 74 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Old Macdonald's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonalds-day-nursery-129381  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Darley Ash Farm, Chipperfield Road, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01442 834118
- Website: https://www.oldmacdonaldsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Old Macdonald's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/old-macdonalds-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 129381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 January 2023, 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/16/129381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1998 (Reference 129381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129381)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202563)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Darley Ash Farm, Chipperfield Road, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.718479,-0.522129

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westbrook Hay |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bovingdon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovingdon-pre-school-129330) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Seeds Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seeds-montessori-2617561) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chipperfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipperfield-preschool-ey484713) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kindred Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hemel-hempstead-ey559831) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bourne-explorers-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2680101) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Old Macdonald's Day Nursery's opening hours?

Old Macdonald's Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Old Macdonald's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Old Macdonald's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Old Macdonald's Day Nursery take?

Old Macdonald's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Old Macdonald's Day Nursery?

Old Macdonald's Day Nursery is run by Old Macdonald's Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Old Macdonald's Day Nursery?

You can call 01442 834118 and visit www.oldmacdonaldsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old+MacDonald%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_46Qy_hCdkgRXUxtFCqFgz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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