# Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Kingsway, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RQ, in Winkwell, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Partou UK Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bourne-explorers-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2680101  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingsway, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01442 879762
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/bourne-explorers-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Partou UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/partou-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2680101

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, 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/16/2680101

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680101). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680101)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680101)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680101)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/201864)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Kingsway, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745396,-0.513649

- 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Hay |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Micklem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hemel-hempstead-ey559831) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-2579687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485480) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey557984) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Boxmoor Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Partou UK Limited, which runs 16 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Hemel Hempstead is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01442 879762 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680101)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Bourne+Explorers+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ1b0KdphDdkgR09uheGHMoSU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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