# Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden

Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden is a full-day nursery at The Laurels, 22 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2HU, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-harpenden-ey389549  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Laurels, 22 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2HU
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01582 766674
- Website: https://wdaynursery.co.uk/harpenden/
- Ofsted URN: EY389549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 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/EY389549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY389549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389549)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389549)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1768237)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: The Laurels, 22 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 2HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.813483,-0.355604

- Station: Harpenden, 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpenden Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rothamsted Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lydekker Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Hilda's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-123607) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rothamsted-lodge-123606) | Good |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey312940) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden's opening hours?

Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden Good at its inspection on 1 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden take?

Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden?

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

### How do I contact Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden?

You can call 01582 766674 and visit wdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389549)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whanau+Day+Nursery+Harpenden&query_place_id=ChIJdTTwumM5dkgR4EUBZLU-174)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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