# Precious Playdays

Precious Playdays is a sessional pre-school at 1st Apsley Scout Hut, Durrants Hill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QX, in Frogmore End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-playdays-2848957  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1st Apsley Scout Hut, Durrants Hill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QX
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 2848957

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2848957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848957)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848957)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848957)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1st Apsley Scout Hut, Durrants Hill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.740676,-0.467952

- Station: Apsley, 0.6 miles
- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Durrants Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Balderson's Moor, 0.3 miles
- Park: Plough Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Two Waters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Aspsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-aspsley-ey364529) | Good |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Apsley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-apsley-2567934) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Fawns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-preschool-2669244) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Boxmoor Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-hall-pre-school-ey289559) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Apsley Lock Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apsley-lock-pre-school-ey302558) | Good |  | 09:15–12:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Lime Grove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Precious Playdays take?

Precious Playdays is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Precious Playdays?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848957)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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