# Growing Minds Montessori Childcare

Growing Minds Montessori Childcare is a full-day nursery at Oakwood Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4HE, in Barnton, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Growing Minds Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-montessori-childcare-ey561958  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oakwood Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4HE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01606 872323
- Website: http://www.growingmindschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Growing Minds Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/growing-minds-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY561958

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 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/EY561958

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference EY561958). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561958)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561958)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561958)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1107645)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakwood Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.270205,-2.553426

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Rowan Rise Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Russett School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Weaverham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Little Leigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Winnington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-winnington-2659532) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-anderton-ey493508) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-ey292915) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-ltd-2571934) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Weaverham Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weaverham-little-bears-pre-school-ey562501) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Weaverham Forest Pre School Trading as Weaverham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weaverham-forest-pre-school-trading-as-weaverham-pre-school-2541542) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Growing Minds Montessori Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Growing Minds Montessori Childcare Good at its inspection on 6 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Growing Minds Montessori Childcare take?

Growing Minds Montessori Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Minds Montessori Childcare?

Growing Minds Montessori Childcare is run by Growing Minds Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Growing Minds Montessori Childcare?

Greenbank is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Growing Minds Montessori Childcare?

You can call 01606 872323 and visit www.growingmindschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561958)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Minds+Montessori+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJY-5tP-35ekgRBMFTuf3zjB0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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