# The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 9th Harpenden Scout Hut, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE, in Fiddler's Hill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:15, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603961  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 9th Harpenden Scout Hut, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:15, Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07494 160777
- Website: https://www.kinsbournecommonnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2603961

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, 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/16/2603961

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2603961). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603961)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603961)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603961)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715241)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:30–15:30
- Friday: 08:30–12:15

## Getting there

Address: 9th Harpenden Scout Hut, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.832892,-0.386886

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kinsbourne Green Common, under 0.1 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 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The King's School |  | 4–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Hilda's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603962) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Highfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-pre-school-ey306881) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey312940) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.3 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery at the Lea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-at-the-lea-2592164) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826207) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School's opening hours?

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–12:15, Fri.

### What is The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School take?

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School?

You can call 07494 160777 and visit www.kinsbournecommonnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603961)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kinsbourne+Common+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJB8F3GuJHdkgReD6QApBtIyE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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