# Playschool Nursery St Albans

Playschool Nursery St Albans is a full-day nursery at Playschool House, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3AR, in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 90 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.3 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playschool-nursery-st-albans-ey438929  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Playschool House, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3AR
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01727 844477
- Website: https://www.playschoolnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY438929

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 June 2025, 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/EY438929

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY438929). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438929)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438929)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438929)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Playschool House, Alma Road, St Albans, AL1 3AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.749117,-0.330493

- Station: St Albans City, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Albans Abbey, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 2.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Be Me Day Nursery Ridgmont Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-ridgmont-road-ey434599) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Old London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-london-road-pre-school-123649) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-nursery-school-ey234600) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Orient Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-orient-close-ey412270) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-2809636) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Robins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-pre-school-ey544506) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playschool Nursery St Albans's opening hours?

Playschool Nursery St Albans opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Playschool Nursery St Albans's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playschool Nursery St Albans Good at its inspection on 9 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playschool Nursery St Albans take?

Playschool Nursery St Albans is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playschool Nursery St Albans?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playschool Nursery St Albans?

You can call 01727 844477 and visit www.playschoolnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438929)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playschool+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJX8_ACd8-dkgRy9-t3sYHgO8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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