# The Co-operative Childcare Watford South

The Co-operative Childcare Watford South is a full-day nursery at 1- 3 Altham Gardens, South Oxhey, WATFORD, WD19 6HJ, in South Oxhey, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-watford-south-ey278043  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1- 3 Altham Gardens, South Oxhey, WATFORD, WD19 6HJ
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [Places For Children (PFP) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-pfp-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY278043

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278043

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY278043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278043)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278043)
- 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/EY278043)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1- 3 Altham Gardens, South Oxhey, WATFORD, WD19 6HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.622151,-0.390009

- Station: Carpenders Park, 0.5 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Ashridge Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Moortown Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ann Shaw Gardens, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greenfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Warren Dell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Colnbrook School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Meryl School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grimsdyke School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Furze Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-furze-pre-school-ey339025) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-ey497432) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bluebell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-pre-school-2893880) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Hearts Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-preschool-2604761) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Northwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northwood-day-nursery-ey218985) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hatch-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289185) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Co-operative Childcare Watford South's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Co-operative Childcare Watford South Outstanding at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Co-operative Childcare Watford South take?

The Co-operative Childcare Watford South is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Co-operative Childcare Watford South?

The Co-operative Childcare Watford South is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Co-operative Childcare Watford South?

Carpenders Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278043)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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