# The Nest

The Nest is a full-day nursery at The Nest Day Nursery, 18 Queens Road, Hersham, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 5LR, in Hersham, Surrey. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ey479692  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Nest Day Nursery, 18 Queens Road, Hersham, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 5LR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01932 247449
- Website: http://www.thenestdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY479692

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 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/EY479692

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY479692). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479692)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479692)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479692)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1778506)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Nest Day Nursery, 18 Queens Road, Hersham, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 5LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.366536,-0.403486

- Station: Walton-on-Thames, 0.7 miles
- Station: Hersham, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hersham Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hersham Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Back Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bell Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Danesfield Manor School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ashley Park School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cleves School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Walton Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ashley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burwood Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwood-preschool-cio-ey496653) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Lilliput Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-childrens-centre-2724277) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Felcott Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-felcott-road-ey225251) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Burwood Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwood-forest-school-2815009) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-and-nursery-2702178) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Danesfield Manor School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesfield-manor-school-and-nursery-2868866) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nest's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Nest Good at its inspection on 14 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nest take?

The Nest is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest?

Walton-on-Thames is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nest?

You can call 01932 247449 and visit www.thenestdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479692)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Nest+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJobrMWmt1dkgRwjLDaUySflg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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