# Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC

Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC is a full-day nursery at 22 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6AA, in Holywell, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nursery-watford-cic-2548006  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6AA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01923 230300
- Website: http://www.smallworldnurserywatford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2548006

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548006

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2548006). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548006)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548006)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548006)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/278428)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 22 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.646573,-0.416586

- Station: Watford, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harwoods Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Laurance Haines School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chater Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oxhey Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westfield Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-pre-school-2894114) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nursery-watford-ascot-ey492561) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Super Steps Nursery Cortland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-steps-nursery-cortland-2882723) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-preschool-nurseries-ltd-2575751) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Watford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-watford-ey422566) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Boys & Girls Nursery (Croxley Green) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boys-and-girls-nursery-croxley-green-limited-2509978) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC's opening hours?

Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC take?

Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC?

Watford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC?

You can call 01923 230300 and visit www.smallworldnurserywatford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548006)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+World+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmeGdA_tqdkgRq2NP8C1RrB8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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