# Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited

Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited is a full-day nursery at 12 Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ, in Grovehill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01442 949140
- Website: http://rstars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2656468

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 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/16/2656468

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2656468). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656468)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656468)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656468)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1489563)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 12 Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.773191,-0.457294

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Margaret Lloyd Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grovehill Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Haywood Grove School |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holtsmere End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Margaret Lloyd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Armadillo's Nursery - Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armadillos-nursery-hemel-hempstead-2799878) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited's opening hours?

Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited take?

Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited?

You can call 01442 949140 and visit rstars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656468)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rising+Stars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJw4SmipBHdkgRyGXeU7XZiTw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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