Best nurseries in Ickleford
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 | Pirton Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · SG5 3PS | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Little Buttons Day Nursery Full day care · 66 places · LU2 8PX | Good (2025) |
| 3 | St Paul's Walden Nursery Full day care · 26 places · SG4 8HX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Breachwood Green Pre-School Full day care · 19 places · SG4 8NX | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Preston Village Preschool Sessional day care · 22 places · SG4 7UE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ickleford?
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 Ickleford?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Ickleford, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Pirton Pre-School, Little Buttons Day Nursery, St Paul's Walden Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Ickleford?
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 Ickleford?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Hitchin · Letchworth · Royston (North Hertfordshire) · Ashwell
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.