Best nurseries in Hatfield
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Welwyn Hatfield, 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 | Squirrels Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · AL10 8ES | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House) Full day care · 40 places · AL10 8TJ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Brightside Preschool Sessional day care · 45 places · AL10 8TP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Safari Stars Nursery Full day care · 96 places · AL10 9RQ | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Howe Dell Day Care Full day care · 56 places · AL10 9AH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery Sessional day care · 38 places · AL10 8NA | Good (2022) |
| 7 | University Day Nursery Full day care · 62 places · AL10 9AB | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Footsteps 123 LTD Full day care · 72 places · AL10 8HR | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | University of Herts Holiday Camp Sessional day care · AL10 9EU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Hatfield?
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 Hatfield?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Hatfield, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Squirrels Day Nursery, Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House), Brightside Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Hatfield?
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 Hatfield?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Hatfield East · Hatfield North & West · Hatfield South · Hatfield Town
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.