# The Crescent Playgroup

The Crescent Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St.Lukes Church Hall, The Crescent, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3NF, in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 09:15–14:30, Tue–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-playgroup-123582  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St.Lukes Church Hall, The Crescent, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3NF
- Opening hours: 09:15–14:30, Tue–Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07516 886674
- Ofsted URN: 123582

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/16/123582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 123582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123582)
- 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/16/123582)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Tuesday to Friday: 09:15–14:30

## Getting there

Address: St.Lukes Church Hall, The Crescent, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.706821,-0.365017

- Station: Bricket Wood, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Woodbury Field Play Area, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Seva Education St Albans |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canopy St. Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-albans-2721688) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-bricket-wood-2720209) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The House That Jack Built Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-ey544670) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey550908) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Early Adventures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-adventures-ey279320) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Charters Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charters-nursery-130485) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Crescent Playgroup's opening hours?

The Crescent Playgroup opens 09:15–14:30, Tue–Fri.

### What is The Crescent Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Crescent Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Crescent Playgroup take?

The Crescent Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Crescent Playgroup?

Bricket Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Crescent Playgroup?

You can call 07516 886674.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Crescent+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJWTeZJY4_dkgRpaNUtiRBHxM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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