# The Garden Pre-School

The Garden Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Green Lanes School, Green Lanes, HATFIELD, AL10 9JY, in Hatfield Garden Village, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-pre-school-ey458059  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Green Lanes School, Green Lanes, HATFIELD, AL10 9JY
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01707 272893
- Ofsted URN: EY458059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 3 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 4 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY458059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458059)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458059)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458059)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Green Lanes School, Green Lanes, HATFIELD, AL10 9JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.775650,-0.233666

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lanes Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Howe Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Ryde School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lakeside School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Howe Dell Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howe-dell-day-care-ey361200) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Safari Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-2674616) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-2709452) | Good |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-lemsford-2615319) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [4kidz Childcare Ltd @ Gosling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4kidz-childcare-ltd-gosling-ey546512) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Garden Pre-School's opening hours?

The Garden Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Garden Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Garden Pre-School Good at its inspection on 3 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Garden Pre-School take?

The Garden Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Garden Pre-School?

Hatfield (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Garden Pre-School?

You can call 01707 272893.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458059)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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