# Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)

Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs) is a sessional pre-school at St. Josephs RC Primary School, Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DE, in Hill Top, Staffordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Farlea Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farlea-childcare-st-josephs-ey397067  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Josephs RC Primary School, Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DE
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Farlea Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/farlea-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY397067

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 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/EY397067

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY397067). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397067)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397067)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397067)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1253848)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Josephs RC Primary School, Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.702961,-1.998429

- Station: Hednesford, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fafnirs Field, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Five Ways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rose Hill @ Hednesford Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-hill-hednesford-nursery-school-2691020) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-ey453909) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Chimps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chimps-day-nursery-ey487324) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heath Hayes Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heath-hayes-early-learners-2844597) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Chimps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chimps-day-nursery-ey279257) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tiny Toez @ Cannock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toez-cannock-ey468871) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs) Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs) take?

Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)?

Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs) is run by Farlea Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397067)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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