# Explorers Childcare Ltd

Explorers Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Trefonen C Of E Controlled Primary School, Oswestry, SY10 9DY, in Trefonen, Shropshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Explorers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-ey536760  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Trefonen C Of E Controlled Primary School, Oswestry, SY10 9DY
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY536760

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY536760

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY536760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536760)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536760)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536760)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/843979)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Trefonen C Of E Controlled Primary School, Oswestry, SY10 9DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.834573,-3.096153

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trefonen CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Morda CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morda-pre-school-2719840) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns @ Our Lady & St Oswalds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-our-lady-and-st-oswalds-ey232143) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Oswestry School Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-school-prepcare-nursery-ey539553) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Oswestry Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-methodist-church-pre-school-224157) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery Maesbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-maesbury-ey556966) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ey257595) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Childcare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Childcare Ltd take?

Explorers Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Childcare Ltd?

Explorers Childcare Ltd is run by Explorers Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536760)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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