# Smartys Day Nursery Smartys Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old Community Centre, Burford Way, Hitchin, SG5 2UZ, in Westmill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 58 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-day-nursery-ey555147 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Old Community Centre, Burford Way, Hitchin, SG5 2UZ - Registered places: 58 - Phone: 01462 441397 - Website: http://www.smartysdaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY555147 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 19 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Needs attention | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Needs attention | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention | | Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | Safeguarding standards not met. Inspection history: - 19 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 6 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555147). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147) - Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/961076) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Old Community Centre, Burford Way, Hitchin, SG5 2UZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.963412,-0.289133 - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Swinburne Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Ickleford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Samuel Lucas Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Early Bird Pre-School (Strathmore)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-strathmore-2801691) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Early Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-pre-school-ey492398) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-ey239470) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) | | | | 0.8 miles | | [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638111) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Hitchin House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hitchin-house-day-nursery-2570956) | Outstanding | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Smartys Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Smartys Day Nursery was inspected on 19 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met. ### How many children can Smartys Day Nursery take? Smartys Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Smartys Day Nursery? Hitchin is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Smartys Day Nursery? You can call 01462 441397 and visit www.smartysdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555147) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smartys+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_byCcHY0dkgRXr5AhS4t4Yo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.