# Carols Kidz Care

Carols Kidz Care is a full-day nursery at 20 School Road, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7JQ, in East Sleekburn, Northumberland. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carols-kidz-care-ey446221  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 School Road, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7JQ
- Registered places: 23
- Phone: 01670 826330
- Website: https://www.carolskidzcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY446221

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 October 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY446221). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/318588)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 School Road, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.141302,-1.567090

- Station: Bedlington, under 0.1 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gallagher Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Northumberland 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Dales School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels at Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-bedlington-ey460041) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [1st Step Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-step-pre-school-ltd-2681818) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ladybird Children's Nursery - Blyth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childrens-nursery-blyth-2820795) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2863776) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-ey417582) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [What A Hoot Day Nursery Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-bedlington-ey559855) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carols Kidz Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carols Kidz Care Good at its inspection on 21 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carols Kidz Care take?

Carols Kidz Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carols Kidz Care?

Bedlington is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carols Kidz Care?

You can call 01670 826330 and visit www.carolskidzcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carols+Kidz+Care&query_place_id=ChIJQdIZJHESfkgRsq8z6VnqaCU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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