# Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery

Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 37 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3FD, in Carlton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-and-gedling-day-nursery-253188  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3FD
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 0115 961 7083
- Website: http://www.bearcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bearcare-nottm-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 253188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 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/16/253188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1984 (Reference 253188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253188)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253188)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/479984)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 37 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3FD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.970979,-1.082562

- Station: Carlton, 0.4 miles
- Station: Netherfield, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burton Road Public Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Conway Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Willow Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Burton Road Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Willow Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Priory Junior Playground, 0.3 miles

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

- Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Netherfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Willow Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Carlton Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Carlton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Railway Children Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-playgroup-ey561383) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Good Foundations Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-foundations-day-nursery-253236) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lion Cubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lion-cubs-nursery-2869601) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gedling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gedling-2723469) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St John's Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-preschool-playgroup-2661282) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey500106) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery take?

Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery?

Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery is run by BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery?

Carlton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carlton and Gedling Day Nursery?

You can call 0115 961 7083 and visit www.bearcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253188)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bear+Care%2C+Carlton+and+Gedling+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwx0X3LvGeUgRKgbgQ-qZJMM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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