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Independent nurseries and childminders in Water End

There are 60 independent nurseries and childminders in and around Water End, none of them chains or franchises. The nearest to the town centre are Muddy Puddles Day Nursery, Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and OFSTED registered childminder - Laura Dibble.

Listed nearest the town centre first, with owner-confirmed listings at the top. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-11-04.

Independent nurseries and childminders listed
1 in Water End, 60 within 10 miles
Owner-confirmed
None yet

Questions about nurseries and childminders in Water End

How many independent nurseries and childminders are there in Water End?

We list 1 independent nursery or childminder in Water End itself, and 60 within 10 miles. Each is run by its owners and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent nursery or childminder is closest to the centre of Water End?

Muddy Puddles Day Nursery, about 0.3 miles from the town centre.

Can a nursery or childminder pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a nursery or childminder in Water End. How do I get listed?

If you're independent, it's free, even if you only have a Facebook page or a phone number: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every nursery or childminder here is run by its owners, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website, page or phone number with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent nurseries and childminders in or near Water End. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Include ones with only a Facebook or Instagram page or a phone number, too. For each, give the name, area, website or social page or phone, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/water-end-hertfordshire/childcare

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