# Busy Bodies Child Care Centre

Busy Bodies Child Care Centre is a full-day nursery at Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RZ, in Ludlow, Shropshire. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-child-care-centre-ey561581  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RZ
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01584 877654
- Website: http://www.busybodieschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561581

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561581

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference EY561581). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561581)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561581)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561581)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1105806)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.367361,-2.713259

- Station: Ludlow, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gallows Bank, 0.3 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dinham Millennium Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Friars Field Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ludlow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ludlow Church of England School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chatterbox Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey400026) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tick Tock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tick-tock-ey294910) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Grubs Indoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-grubs-indoor-2539369) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Orleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orleton-pre-school-2565517) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Burford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burford-pre-school-ey452271) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Muddy Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-2768042) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bodies Child Care Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bodies Child Care Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bodies Child Care Centre take?

Busy Bodies Child Care Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bodies Child Care Centre?

Ludlow is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bodies Child Care Centre?

You can call 01584 877654 and visit www.busybodieschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561581)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bodies+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjbZoVklqcEgRQmxQr-fwKu8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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