Best nurseries in Ashwell
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Hertfordshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Therfield Village Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · SG8 9QB | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Barkway Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · SG8 8EF | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Peanuts Pre-School Sessional day care · 15 places · SG4 7AG | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Ashwell Playgroup Full day care · 22 places · SG7 5PJ | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Little Stars Daycare Full day care · 26 places · SG7 5EP | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ashwell?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Ashwell?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Ashwell; listed first: Therfield Village Pre-School, Barkway Preschool, Peanuts Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Ashwell?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Ashwell?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Hitchin · Letchworth · Royston (North Hertfordshire) · Ickleford
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.