# Crocodile Rock Day Care

Crocodile Rock Day Care is a full-day nursery at 20 Newgate Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LF, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocodile-rock-day-care-2511199  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Newgate Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LF
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01623 658457
- Website: http://www.crocodilerockdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2511199

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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:

- 14 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 10 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511199

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2511199). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511199)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511199)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511199)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1208536)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Newgate Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.143249,-1.187647

- Station: Mansfield, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fisher Lane Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jacksons Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Carr Bank Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Titchfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Spider Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| King Edward Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Asquith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heatherley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sutton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| High Oakham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zoe's Childcare Newgate Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zoes-childcare-newgate-lane-ey480979) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Plums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-day-nursery-ey553716) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wiggles and Giggles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wiggles-and-giggles-2702354) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aunty Sue's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aunty-sues-day-care-ey499059) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Zoe's Childcare Dallas Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zoes-childcare-dallas-street-ey462408) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny World Mansfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-world-mansfield-2737739) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crocodile Rock Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crocodile Rock Day Care Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crocodile Rock Day Care take?

Crocodile Rock Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Crocodile Rock Day Care?

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

### How do I contact Crocodile Rock Day Care?

You can call 01623 658457 and visit www.crocodilerockdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511199)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crocodile+Rock+Day+Care+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJvW9y6uu9eUgRTaY3RTWbUyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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