# Sunhill Montessori Nursery

Sunhill Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at Spring Garden Lane, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3GY, in Northchurch, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 47 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-montessori-nursery-129395  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spring Garden Lane, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3GY
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01442 872398
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/sunhill-berkhamsted/
- Run by: [Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunhill-daycare-europe-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 129395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/16/129395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1998 (Reference 129395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129395)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129395)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202294)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spring Garden Lane, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3GY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.767517,-0.601414

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 47 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Home from Home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-129350) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-northchurch-ltd-ey561720) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-ey464800) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rialize Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rialize-childcare-limited-2894391) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunhill Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunhill Montessori Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunhill Montessori Nursery take?

Sunhill Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunhill Montessori Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Sunhill Montessori Nursery?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunhill Montessori Nursery?

You can call 01442 872398 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129395)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunhill+Day+Nursery+Berkhamsted&query_place_id=ChIJeRe0imFbdkgRIwfaF2F8MOY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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