# The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school

The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 86 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AT, in Little Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 53 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684898  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 86 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AT
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://lgnurseries.com/nurseries/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-preschool
- Run by: [Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-garden-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2684898

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 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/16/2684898

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2684898). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684898)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684898)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684898)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 86 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.694944,-0.177248

- Station: Potters Bar, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakmere Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Parkfield, 0.1 miles
- Park: Morven Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Willow Way Park, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oakmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canopy Nurseries Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nurseries-potters-bar-2791430) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-bears-day-care-nursery-ey489596) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St John's Nursery Playgroup, Wayside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-wayside-2752377) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tilbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Heath Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-heath-nursery-playgroup-ey469837) | Good |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.7 miles |
| [St. John's Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school's opening hours?

The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school Good at its inspection on 3 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school take?

The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school?

The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 17 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit lgnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684898)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Garden+The+Potters+Bar+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+%28Previously+Head+Start+Day+Nursery%29&query_place_id=ChIJuRN7oboidkgR0_NAvbZanoQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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