# St Nicholas Nursery

St Nicholas Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bennetts End House, Eastwick Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JQ, in Bennetts End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 74 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 35 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-129392  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bennetts End House, Eastwick Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01442 253488
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/sunhill-st-nicholas/
- Run by: [Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunhill-daycare-europe-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 129392

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, 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/16/129392

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 129392). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129392)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129392)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129392)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202373)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Bennetts End House, Eastwick Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.749962,-0.449228

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Reith Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: DJ's Play, 0.3 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-129390) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey392996) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The house that Jack built nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-2688484) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-2812643) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Fawns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-preschool-2669244) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Nicholas Nursery's opening hours?

St Nicholas Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is St Nicholas Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Nicholas Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Nicholas Nursery take?

St Nicholas Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Nicholas Nursery?

St Nicholas Nursery is run by Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited, which runs 11 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicholas Nursery?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Nicholas Nursery?

You can call 01442 253488 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129392)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Nicholas+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJefKoGT9BdkgRy6lCLtOPNuI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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