# Yellow Star Nursery

Yellow Star Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6a High Street, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8AA, in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 37 children. It opens 07:30–17:45, 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 5.0 from 51 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-star-nursery-ey442233  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6a High Street, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8AA
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01582 832343
- Website: http://www.yellowstarnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY442233

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/EY442233

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY442233). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442233)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442233)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442233)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715150)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:45

## Getting there

Address: 6a High Street, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.813358,-0.293899

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 51 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aldwickbury School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Katherine Warington School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Wheathampstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-wheathampstead-ey481793) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-wheathampstead-2701839) | Good |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Artisans Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artisans-kindergarten-ey376536) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Fusion Pre School Southdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Batford Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batford-day-care-ey301868) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-2792878) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Yellow Star Nursery's opening hours?

Yellow Star Nursery opens 07:30–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is Yellow Star Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Yellow Star Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Yellow Star Nursery take?

Yellow Star Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Yellow Star Nursery?

You can call 01582 832343 and visit www.yellowstarnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442233)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yellow+Star+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwXhzpYM5dkgRafFIfuew5WA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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