# Barwell Children's Day Nursery

Barwell Children's Day Nursery is a sessional pre-school at The George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell, LE9 8DG, in Barwell, Leicestershire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Earl Shilton Children's Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barwell-childrens-day-nursery-2588159  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell, LE9 8DG
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Earl Shilton Children's Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/earl-shilton-childrens-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2588159

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 October 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.

Inspection history:

- 23 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588159

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2588159). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588159)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588159)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588159)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell, LE9 8DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.565178,-1.344146

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barwell Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Boston Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kirkby Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Barwell Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Barwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Meadow View Farm School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaps&Bounds DayCare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-daycare-2603807) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Barwell Village Hall Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barwell-village-hall-playgroup-2837979) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lynton Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynton-childcare-ey257288) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-nursery-barwell-ltd-ey302880) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Orchard End Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-end-nursery-ey495000) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528623) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barwell Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barwell Children's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barwell Children's Day Nursery take?

Barwell Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Barwell Children's Day Nursery?

Barwell Children's Day Nursery is run by Earl Shilton Children's Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588159)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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