Best nurseries in Holywell
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Watford, 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 Nursery (Watford Ascot) Full day care · 40 places · WD18 8AD | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 81 places · WD18 7QR | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC Full day care · 52 places · WD18 6AA | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Westfield Pre School Sessional day care · 50 places · WD18 6AE | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Boys & Girls Nursery (Croxley Green) Limited Full day care · 72 places · WD18 8YS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Super Steps Nursery Cortland Sessional day care · 102 places · WD18 8AZ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Holywell?
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 Holywell?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Holywell; listed first: Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot), Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool, Small World Nursery (Watford) CIC.
How much does nursery cost in Holywell?
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 Holywell?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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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.