# The Bees Knees Day Nursery

The Bees Knees Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cambrian Way, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD, in Highfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cambrian Way, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01442 393341
- Website: http://www.thebeeskneesdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 129334

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 April 2024, 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/16/129334

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 129334). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129334)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129334)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129334)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202348)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cambrian Way, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.768199,-0.456150

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Margaret Lloyd Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grovehill Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Haywood Grove School |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Margaret Lloyd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Armadillo's Nursery - Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armadillos-nursery-hemel-hempstead-2799878) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Bees Knees Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Bees Knees Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Bees Knees Day Nursery take?

The Bees Knees Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Bees Knees Day Nursery?

You can call 01442 393341 and visit www.thebeeskneesdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129334)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bees+Knees+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJGfb_qExBdkgRCXYrXAAq80g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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