# Squiggles Layston

Squiggles Layston is a sessional pre-school at Layston First School, The Causeway, Buntingford, SG9 9EU, in Newtown, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 34 children. It is run by Squiggles Day Nursery(wormley) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squiggles-layston-2880901  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Layston First School, The Causeway, Buntingford, SG9 9EU
- Registered places: 34
- Run by: [Squiggles Day Nursery(wormley) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/squiggles-day-nursery-wormley-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2880901

## 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 January 2026 (Reference 2880901). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880901)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880901)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Layston First School, The Causeway, Buntingford, SG9 9EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.948941,-0.014559

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Layston Court Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layston Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Millfield First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Buntingford First School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Freman College | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eden House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-house-day-nursery-ltd-2834354) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buntings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-2878486) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westmill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westmill-nursery-2795641) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-pre-school-and-daycare-2750338) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Highfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-day-nursery-ey273312) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Barkway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkway-preschool-ey464652) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Squiggles Layston take?

Squiggles Layston is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Squiggles Layston?

Squiggles Layston is run by Squiggles Day Nursery(wormley) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880901)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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