Best nurseries in Borehamwood
23 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Hertsmere, 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 | Tots and Scholars Borehamwood Full day care · 140 places · WD6 1TH | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Tots and Scholars Nursery and Pre-school Sullivan Way Full day care · 60 places · WD6 3DG | Outstanding (2025) |
| 3 | Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery Full day care · 45 places · WD6 3EY | Outstanding (2024) |
| 4 | Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree) Limited Full day care · 50 places · WD6 3EP | Outstanding (2023) |
| 5 | Little Angels Pre School Sessional day care · 35 places · WD6 2DF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 6 | Blue Nest Montessori School Full day care · 65 places · WD6 2TB | Good (2025) |
| 7 | Starjumps Nursery Full day care · 40 places · WD6 2FD | Good (2025) |
| 8 | Windsor Hall Pre School Sessional day care · 27 places · WD6 4EP | Good (2025) |
| 9 | Little Life Nursery Full day care · 26 places · WD6 3AT | Good (2024) |
| 10 | The Manor Pre-School Sessional day care · 15 places · WD25 8EZ | Good (2024) |
| 11 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Full day care · 98 places · WD6 1AD | Good (2024) |
| 12 | Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C Full day care · 25 places · WD6 1HL | Good (2023) |
| 13 | The Shekinah Glory Day Nursery And After School Club Full day care · 55 places · WD6 1QY | Good (2023) |
| 14 | Millies Day Nursery Borehamwood Limited Full day care · 84 places · WD6 5HG | Good (2022) |
| 15 | The Shekinah Glory Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · WD6 2DB | Good (2022) |
| 16 | Tiny Giants Pre-School Ltd Sessional day care · 50 places · WD6 2ND | Good (2022) |
| 17 | Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Full day care · 85 places · WD6 1JU | Good (2022) |
| 18 | Bright Beginnings Hertfordshire Full day care · 40 places · WD25 8AP | Not yet inspected |
| 19 | Giant Steps Pre-School Full day care · 53 places · WD6 1JY | Not yet inspected |
| 20 | Gilah Nursery Sessional day care · 100 places · WD6 4QA | Not yet inspected |
| 21 | Mini Bytes Services Limited (trading as Code Ninjas Borehamwood) Sessional day care · WD6 3AF | Not yet inspected |
| 22 | Stagecoach Borehamwood Sessional day care · WD6 5HL | Not yet inspected |
| 23 | Wildtime Education Sessional day care · WD6 3RG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Borehamwood?
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 Borehamwood?
Of 23 nurseries and pre-schools in Borehamwood, 5 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Tots and Scholars Borehamwood, Tots and Scholars Nursery and Pre-school Sullivan Way, Tots And Scholars Preschool And Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Borehamwood?
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 Borehamwood?
23 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 17 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bushey · Potters Bar · Radlett · Shenley · Aldenham
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.