# Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery

Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, High Street, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY, in Elstree, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 34 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tots And Scholars Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-preschool-and-nursery-ey497962  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, High Street, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 3417 2980
- Website: https://www.totsandscholars.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tots And Scholars Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tots-and-scholars-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY497962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY497962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497962)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497962)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/894140)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Liberal Synagogue, Old School, High Street, Borehamwood, WD6 3EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.644584,-0.298069

- Station: Elstree & Borehamwood, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elstree Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Composers Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Aldenham Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Boys' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Summerswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Saracens Broadfields | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Meryfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Yavneh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| London Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-elstree-limited-2633886) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tots and Scholars Nursery and Pre-school Sullivan Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-nursery-and-pre-school-sullivan-way-2734732) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Life Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-life-nursery-2692719) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ey496892) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-ey376291) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ey544488) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery's opening hours?

Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery take?

Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery?

Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery is run by Tots And Scholars Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery?

You can call 020 3417 2980 and visit www.totsandscholars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497962)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tots+%26+Scholars+-+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJJywnkagVdkgRWcID2usISzc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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