Best Nurseries in Hitchin
49 nurseries in Hitchin — 5 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in Hitchin
49
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
15
Good
29
Not yet rated
Fairfield Park Lower School, Hitchin
Highover J M I And Nursery School, Hitchin
Samuel Lucas Junior Middle And Infant School, Hitchin
St. Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Hitchin
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 Hitchin?
Hitchin has 49 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Hitchin are rated Outstanding or Good?
41% of nurseries in Hitchin are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Hitchin?
This page lists all 49 nurseries in Hitchin sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.