# Early Years Nursery School

Early Years Nursery School is a full-day nursery at James Barney Child care Centre, Norman Way, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1JE, in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Early Years Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-school-ey386086  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: James Barney Child care Centre, Norman Way, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1JE
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01664 565859
- Website: https://www.earlyyearsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Years Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-years-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY386086

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386086

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2008 (Reference EY386086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386086)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386086)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: James Barney Child care Centre, Norman Way, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.766731,-0.885851

- Station: Melton Mowbray, 0.4 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: New Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Play Close, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wilton Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Egerton Park, 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 Leicestershire 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brownlow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sherard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Asfordby Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-ey339717) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-the-lodge-2813438) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Oasis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oasis-family-centre-ey558417) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Park Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-lane-nursery-ey467482) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Melton Mowbray Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melton-mowbray-nursery-school-2637815) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-ey477707) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Years Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Years Nursery School Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Years Nursery School take?

Early Years Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Early Years Nursery School?

Early Years Nursery School is run by Early Years Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Early Years Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Early Years Nursery School?

You can call 01664 565859 and visit www.earlyyearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386086)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Years+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHVVHJBnUeUgRQedqssW-RGw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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