# Big Yellow Door Nursery

Big Yellow Door Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HX, in Ranby, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-yellow-door-nursery-2609744  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HX
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 07738 911375
- Website: http://www.bigyellowdoornursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2609744

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 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/16/2609744

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2609744). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609744)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609744)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609744)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.322530,-1.016944

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranby CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Claremont House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-house-nursery-school-2750609) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Portland Place Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-place-pre-school-ey434128) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [All Aboard Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-aboard-nursery-ltd-ey550348) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [West Street Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-street-pre-school-253107) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Thrumpton Kids Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrumpton-kids-clubs-253090) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kilton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilton-nursery-ey476883) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Big Yellow Door Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Big Yellow Door Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Big Yellow Door Nursery take?

Big Yellow Door Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Big Yellow Door Nursery?

You can call 07738 911375 and visit www.bigyellowdoornursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609744)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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