# Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Milford Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LA, in Walton-on-the-Hill, Staffordshire. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-milford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey288114  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Milford Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LA
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01785 334840
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/milford-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY288114

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288114

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY288114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288114)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288114)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288114)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195462)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Milford Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.787995,-2.062215

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oakridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leasowes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barnfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Leonard's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Walton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leasowes Extra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leasowes-extra-2664239) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodlands Extra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-extra-2725251) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Care Company Day Childcare & Baby Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-care-company-day-childcare-and-baby-nursery-2801654) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Partou Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-smileys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2724772) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Voyage @ Flash Ley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/voyage-flash-ley-ey423177) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stafford-2522405) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01785 334840 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288114)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Milford+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzfOZOJlzekgRV0fnNxCRA9o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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