# Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Shepherd's Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JJ, in Mill End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 80 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Daybreak Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-shepherds-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey410094  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shepherd's Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01923 490175
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/shepherds-lane-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Daybreak Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daybreak-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY410094

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 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/EY410094

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY410094). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410094)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410094)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410094)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1134018)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Shepherd's Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.636262,-0.496166

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stocker's Lake Local Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Chorleywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Berry Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-lane-nursery-ey297245) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Boys & Girls Nursery (Rickmansworth) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boys-and-girls-nursery-rickmansworth-limited-ey478206) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Rickmansworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-rickmansworth-2694268) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-2870629) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-wanderers-montessori-forest-school-rickmansworth-2838731) |  |  | 08:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Blooming Tulips Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-tulips-montessori-nursery-school-2815621) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Daybreak Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01923 490175 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410094)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Shepherds+Lane+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJK9W9uHRpdkgRDiseG75bi74)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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