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Independent nurseries and childminders in Watford

There are 60 independent nurseries and childminders in and around Watford, none of them chains or franchises. The nearest to the town centre are Early Education - South Yorkshire Branch, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford and Super Steps Nursery.

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
34 in Watford, 60 within 10 miles
Owner-confirmed
None yet

Questions about nurseries and childminders in Watford

How many independent nurseries and childminders are there in Watford?

We list 34 independent nurseries and childminders in Watford 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 Watford?

Early Education - South Yorkshire Branch, under ¼ mile 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 Watford. 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 Watford. 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/watford-hertfordshire/childcare

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