# Willowbrook Nursery

Willowbrook Nursery is a full-day nursery at 115 Dixons Hill Road, Welham Green, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7EE, in Welham Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–15:00, Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Wonderland Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowbrook-nursery-2782593  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 115 Dixons Hill Road, Welham Green, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7EE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–15:00, Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07907 342682
- Website: https://willowbrook-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Wonderland Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-wonderland-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2782593

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2782593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782593)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782593)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00
- Friday: 08:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 115 Dixons Hill Road, Welham Green, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.732871,-0.220061

- Station: Welham Green, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 25 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brookmans Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 1.8 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) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Chancellor's School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey337415) | Outstanding |  | 08:40–15:10 | 0.2 miles |
| [Brookmans Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookmans-bears-day-nursery-2867038) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [De Havilland Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-havilland-pre-school-ey551825) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-2628731) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Footsteps 123 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-2755737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Brookmans Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookmans-bears-preschool-2750734) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Willowbrook Nursery's opening hours?

Willowbrook Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–15:00, Fri.

### What is Willowbrook Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Willowbrook Nursery was inspected on 13 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Willowbrook Nursery take?

Willowbrook Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willowbrook Nursery?

Willowbrook Nursery is run by Little Wonderland Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willowbrook Nursery?

Welham Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willowbrook Nursery?

You can call 07907 342682 and visit willowbrook-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782593)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willowbrook+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVRGI1908dkgRHvy6Kz79G9o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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