# Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery

Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Upper Tilehouse Street, HITCHIN, SG5 2EE, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilehouse-street-pre-school-and-nursery-ey274596  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Upper Tilehouse Street, HITCHIN, SG5 2EE
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01462 441440
- Website: http://www.tilehousepreschoolandnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY274596

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 April 2024, 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/EY274596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY274596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274596)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 March 2005). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965169)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tilehouse Street Baptist Church, Upper Tilehouse Street, HITCHIN, SG5 2EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.947243,-0.283537

- Station: Hitchin, 1.0 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hitchin Priory Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Butts Close, 0.2 miles
- Park: Windmill Hill, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bancroft Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Lucas Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Highbury Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-146741) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-pre-school-ey492398) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Goslings Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goslings-playgroup-146757) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Play Aloud St Andrews](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-aloud-st-andrews-ey468316) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Millennium First Steps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millennium-first-steps-nursery-ltd-ey420136) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery take?

Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery?

Hitchin is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery?

You can call 01462 441440 and visit www.tilehousepreschoolandnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274596)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tilehouse+Street+Pre-School+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW6FygfczdkgRUSPs6s3Zt0g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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