# Fountain House Farm Day Nursery

Fountain House Farm Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fountain House Farm, Watton, Driffield, YO25 9HY, in Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire. It is registered for 72 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-house-farm-day-nursery-314630  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fountain House Farm, Watton, Driffield, YO25 9HY
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01377 270164
- Website: https://fountainfarm.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 314630

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314630

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1997 (Reference 314630). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314630)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314630)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314630)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/491385)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fountain House Farm, Watton, Driffield, YO25 9HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.931434,-0.454182

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Riding of Yorkshire there are about 2.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Old MacDonalds Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonalds-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-314688) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Wild At Heart Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-at-heart-day-nursery-2574882) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [The Tot Stop Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tot-stop-early-years-centre-ey307024) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [First Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-pre-school-314628) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Driffield Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/driffield-methodist-playgroup-2864851) |  |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Beverley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-beverley-314667) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fountain House Farm Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Fountain House Farm Day Nursery was inspected on 12 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Fountain House Farm Day Nursery take?

Fountain House Farm Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fountain House Farm Day Nursery?

You can call 01377 270164 and visit fountainfarm.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314630)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fountain+Farm+Childrens+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJffMKemfIeEgRiHJ_d4l6Qlw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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