# Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley

Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley is a full-day nursery at School House Nursery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0ST, in Delamere, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Growing Minds Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-montessori-childcare-tarporley-2726132  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School House Nursery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0ST
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01829 863266
- Website: https://www.growingmindschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Growing Minds Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/growing-minds-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2726132

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 19 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726132

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2726132). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726132)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726132)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726132)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1605724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School House Nursery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0ST

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.211082,-2.671016

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Play area, 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delamere CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ey365637) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Oakmere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakmere-day-nursery-2853103) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Beechwood Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-farm-day-nursery-2744173) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-school (Delamere Park)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-delamere-park-2734440) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Little Bumbles Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bumbles-pre-school-2542194) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manley-and-mouldsworth-pre-school-playgroup-305181) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley Requires improvement at its inspection on 19 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley?

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

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

Delamere is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01829 863266 and visit www.growingmindschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2726132)
- 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=ChIJmSPtuqnlekgRwBkRAtHTdpE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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