# Explorers

Explorers is a full-day nursery at The Stables, Stephensons Arms, Wylam, NE41 8ED, in Wylam, Northumberland. It is registered for 95 children. It is run by Explorers NE Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-2890482  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Stables, Stephensons Arms, Wylam, NE41 8ED
- Registered places: 95
- Run by: [Explorers NE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-ne-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2890482

## 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 April 2026 (Reference 2890482). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890482)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890482)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890482)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Stables, Stephensons Arms, Wylam, NE41 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.977170,-1.814079

- Station: Wylam, 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Engine Dene, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wylam Institute Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylam First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Emmaville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Adderlane Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ryton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Thorp Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-2873357) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-2747689) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [High Hopes Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-ltd-2753475) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St Agnes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ey413534) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [My Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-2551694) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-2749603) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Explorers take?

Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers?

Explorers is run by Explorers NE Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers?

Wylam is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890482)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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