# Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Northumberland Street, Alnwick, NE66 1LT, in Alnwick, Northumberland. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey536113  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Northumberland Street, Alnwick, NE66 1LT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01665 510241
- Website: https://appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Apple Blossom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-blossom-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY536113

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 March 2025, 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:

- 11 March 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 23 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536113

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY536113). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536113)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536113)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536113)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/288385)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northumberland Street, Alnwick, NE66 1LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.415681,-1.710431

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pottergate Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hulne Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Paul's Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barndale School |  | 4–19 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Swansfield Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Duchess's Community High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (October 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Boulmer](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-boulmer-2754089) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-centre-ey283199) | Good |  |  | 8.0 miles |
| [Pumpkin Pie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965) | Good |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-preschool-coquet-ey451044) | Good |  |  | 9.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Apple Blossom Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 March 2025, 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 60 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.

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

You can call 01665 510241 and visit appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536113)
- 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=ChIJWTBtKecAfkgRc8mKW1yX0zg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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