# Childcare4u

Childcare4u is a full-day nursery at Farm House, Crown Lane, MARLOW, SL7 3HL, in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare4u-ey544906  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Farm House, Crown Lane, MARLOW, SL7 3HL
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01628 485170
- Website: http://childcare4umarlow.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY544906

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/EY544906

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY544906). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544906)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544906)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544906)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Farm House, Crown Lane, MARLOW, SL7 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.572322,-0.777242

- Station: Marlow, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rookery Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: May Balfour Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Higginson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Marlow Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Foxes Piece School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Spinfield School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bisham Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Burford School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Herries Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-marlow-riley-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey409400) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Jellitots Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellitots-preschool-2824222) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Victoria House Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2696262) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps First Marlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-marlow-2754781) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marlow Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlow-day-nursery-ltd-116696) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teatimers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teatimers-ey500577) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childcare4u's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Childcare4u Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Childcare4u take?

Childcare4u is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Childcare4u?

Childcare4u is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Childcare4u?

Marlow is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Childcare4u?

You can call 01628 485170 and visit childcare4umarlow.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544906)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Childcare4U+Marlow&query_place_id=ChIJiT1Ac8GJdkgROx2O-3fqbQs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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