Best Nurseries in Harpenden
39 nurseries in Harpenden — 9 Outstanding, 7 Good
Ofsted ratings in Harpenden
39
Total nurseries
9
Outstanding
7
Good
23
Not yet rated
Peel House, Harpenden
The Lea Primary School & Nursery, Harpenden
Vaughan Road, Harpenden
53 Luton Road, Harpenden
Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
The Grove Infant & Nursery School, HARPENDEN
Harpenden Leisure Centre, Harpenden
St. Nicholas Voluntary Primary School, HARPENDEN
Manland Primary School, Harpenden
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Harpenden
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Harpenden?
Harpenden has 39 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 7 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Harpenden are rated Outstanding or Good?
41% of nurseries in Harpenden are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Harpenden?
This page lists all 39 nurseries in Harpenden sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.