# University Day Nursery

University Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, in Nast Hyde, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-day-nursery-ey378136  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: EY378136

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 October 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/EY378136

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY378136). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378136)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378136)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378136)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1563098)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.752882,-0.242179

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Campus Accommodation Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roe Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Howe Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Birchwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps 123 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-2755737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-pre-school-and-nursery-ey484159) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [De Havilland Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-havilland-pre-school-ey551825) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-2628731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Safari Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-stars-nursery-2674616) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is University Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated University Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can University Day Nursery take?

University Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to University Day Nursery?

Hatfield (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378136)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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