# Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School

Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Centre Block, Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW, in Leadgate, Durham. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-2659528  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Centre Block, Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01207 581321
- Website: http://www.bighandslittlehandschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2659528

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 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/16/2659528

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2659528). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659528)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659528)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659528)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Centre Block, Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.857856,-1.811728

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Villa Real School |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-smiles-2752668) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-ey556308) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-ey491369) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [New Beginnings (Moorside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-ey356648) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Good at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School take?

Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School?

You can call 01207 581321 and visit www.bighandslittlehandschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659528)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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