# Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited

Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited is a full-day nursery at Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, SG7 6AE, in Baldock, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-baldock-limited-146487  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, SG7 6AE
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01462 490955
- Website: https://www.puddleducksbaldock.com/
- Ofsted URN: 146487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1995 (Reference 146487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146487)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146487)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146487)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/961144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, SG7 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.989067,-0.190516

- Station: Baldock, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Avenue Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Weston Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Garden City Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merry-Go-Round Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-under-5s-146799) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Magic Moments Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-moments-pre-school-ey239397) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Enchanted Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-day-nursery-ey544663) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Glebe Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-kids-ey295453) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wonderland Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-limited-146469) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-tiny-hands-pre-school-2572575) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited take?

Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited?

Baldock is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited?

You can call 01462 490955 and visit www.puddleducksbaldock.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146487)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks&query_place_id=ChIJtZmGRX0tdkgRCfAD-tlF-v4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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