# Care by Claire Private Day Nursery

Care by Claire Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21, London Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 1LQ, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-by-claire-private-day-nursery-2729614  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21, London Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 1LQ
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2729614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, 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/16/2729614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2729614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2729614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2729614)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2729614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21, London Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.008840,-2.223912

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stubbs Walks, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lyme Valley Parkway, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brampton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brampton Park, 0.5 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Demetae Academy |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-218163) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Croft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-218503) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lyme Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lyme-nursery-ltd-ey474854) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-newcastle-2822720) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-218473) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Early Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-nursery-ey216550) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Care by Claire Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Care by Claire Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Care by Claire Private Day Nursery take?

Care by Claire Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Care by Claire Private Day Nursery?

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2729614)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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