# Head Start Day Nursery

Head Start Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Saviours Church Hall, Ford Green Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NX, in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-2603663  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Saviours Church Hall, Ford Green Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NX
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01782 575733
- Website: https://www.headstartsmallthorne.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2603663

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 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/16/2603663

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2603663). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603663)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603663)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603663)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/130665)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Saviours Church Hall, Ford Green Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.049883,-2.176032

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sneyd Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whitfield Valley Local Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Park: Burslem Park, 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 Stoke-on-Trent there are about 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallthorne Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| New Ford Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Valiant School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Jackfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Moorpark Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| North Road Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Marys Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Spruce House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-day-nursery-ey556112) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [New Beginnings at Burslem](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-at-burslem-2804877) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Burslem Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burslem-kindergarten-2564951) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [North Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-road-nursery-ey500155) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Toez @ Eastvalley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toez-eastvalley-2635824) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Right Step Kids Club & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/right-step-kids-club-and-nursery-ey477983) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Head Start Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Head Start Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Head Start Day Nursery take?

Head Start Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Head Start Day Nursery?

Longport is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Head Start Day Nursery?

You can call 01782 575733 and visit www.headstartsmallthorne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603663)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Head+Start+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSxyzu1tCekgR68wsOCek28g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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