# The house that Jack built nursery

The house that Jack built nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Bennetts Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EW, in Bennetts End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Philbec Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-that-jack-built-nursery-2688484  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Bennetts Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EW
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01442 261651
- Website: http://www.thehousethatjackbuiltnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Philbec Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/philbec-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2688484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2688484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688484)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202262)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1 Bennetts Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.741879,-0.449339

- Station: Apsley, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belswains Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bunkers Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Coronation Fields Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chambersbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belswains Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodfield School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-2812643) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Nicholas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-129392) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Apsley Lock Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apsley-lock-pre-school-ey302558) | Good |  | 09:15–12:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Fawns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-preschool-2669244) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Precious Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-playdays-2848957) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Apsley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-apsley-ey498699) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The house that Jack built nursery's opening hours?

The house that Jack built nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The house that Jack built nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The house that Jack built nursery Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The house that Jack built nursery take?

The house that Jack built nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs The house that Jack built nursery?

The house that Jack built nursery is run by Philbec Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The house that Jack built nursery?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The house that Jack built nursery?

You can call 01442 261651 and visit www.thehousethatjackbuiltnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+House+that+Jack+built+Nursery+Hemel+Hempstead&query_place_id=ChIJkxxX8RRBdkgRprcPp-nZsTg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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