# Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bluebird House, Haugh Lane, Hexham, NE46 3PU, in Hexham, Northumberland. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bluebird House, Haugh Lane, Hexham, NE46 3PU
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01434 604860
- Website: http://appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Apple Blossom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-blossom-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2545675

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 5 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545675

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545675)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545675)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545675)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1224734)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bluebird House, Haugh Lane, Hexham, NE46 3PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.975326,-2.102994

- Station: Hexham, 0.3 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Tyne Green Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hexham House Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Sele, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bell Terrace Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sele Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hexham Priory School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hexham First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Acomb First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Beaufront First School | Primary | 4–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Hexham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2828161) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Hexham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-2503549) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Blossom Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Blossom Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Blossom Day Nursery take?

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

Hexham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

You can call 01434 604860 and visit appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545675)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Blossom+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3yK4VDbHfUgRvagEe4JNJd8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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