# Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery

Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Pear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UN, in Arclid, Cheshire East. It is registered for 115 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-pears-private-day-nursery-2714677  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UN
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01477 500253
- Website: https://www.applesandpearsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2714677

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 August 2023, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2714677). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/890898)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.150597,-2.308249

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John's CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Coppice Pre-School and OSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-coppice-pre-school-and-osc-ey540448) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbach-heath-st-johns-playgroup-305284) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Brereton Playgroup and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brereton-playgroup-and-preschool-304989) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-kids-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551217) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Growing Wild Community](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-community-2844929) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sandbach-montessori-2851082) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery take?

Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01477 500253 and visit www.applesandpearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apples+and+Pears+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYwFcCrNbekgRprFwOQD41NM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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