# Tiddley Tots Nursery

Tiddley Tots Nursery is a full-day nursery at 84-86 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AA, in Hertford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 59 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 27 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tiddley Tots Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2788493  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 84-86 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AA
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 0333 015 4332
- Website: https://www.tiddleytotsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Tiddley Tots Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiddley-tots-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2788493

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788493

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2788493). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788493)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788493)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788493)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 84-86 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.796320,-0.075915

- Station: Hertford East, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hertford North, 0.7 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hartham Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hartham Common Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 27 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Simon Balle All-Through School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-2634351) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-at-simon-balle-2544917) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-hertford-limited-ey552760) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-123976) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Morgans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-morgans-nursery-2867483) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddley Tots Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Tiddley Tots Nursery was inspected on 17 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tiddley Tots Nursery take?

Tiddley Tots Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tiddley Tots Nursery?

Tiddley Tots Nursery is run by Tiddley Tots Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tiddley Tots Nursery?

Hertford East is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiddley Tots Nursery?

You can call 0333 015 4332 and visit www.tiddleytotsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788493)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddley+Tots+Nursery+Hertford&query_place_id=ChIJZyJHmKcndkgRr3C6h_xoYi0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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