# Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)

Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) is a full-day nursery at 163 Brook Hill, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QF, in Thorpe Common, Rotherham. It is registered for 51 children. It is run by Curious Little Minds Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-little-minds-thorpe-hesley-2902609  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 163 Brook Hill, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QF
- Registered places: 51
- Run by: [Curious Little Minds Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/curious-little-minds-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2902609

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2902609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902609)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902609)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902609)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 163 Brook Hill, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.454841,-1.431810

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Rotherham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hesley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beck Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Coit Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Redscope Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Roughwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Blackburn Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hydra Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hydra-tots-ey430914) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Shiregreen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-shiregreen-ey501481) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Growing Wild Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-woodland-nursery-2780829) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Ecclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-ecclesfield-2855789) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Mazehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mazehill-nursery-ey365933) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Blackburn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-blackburn-2858354) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) take?

Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)?

Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) is run by Curious Little Minds Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)?

Chapeltown is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2902609)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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