# Hornby Day Nursery Limited

Hornby Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 1 Station Road, Hornby, LANCASTER, LA2 8JP, in Hornby, Lancashire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-ey411888  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Station Road, Hornby, LANCASTER, LA2 8JP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 015242 22288
- Website: https://www.hornbydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY411888

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY411888). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/102026)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Station Road, Hornby, LANCASTER, LA2 8JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.108141,-2.635554

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wray School Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wray-school-pre-school-ey385203) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bodies Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-pre-school-ey280656) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Over Kellet Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-kellet-playgroup-309409) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Infinity Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ltd-2882058) |  |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Nippers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-day-nursery-ltd-309733) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Crag Bank Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crag-bank-under-fives-309280) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hornby Day Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hornby Day Nursery Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hornby Day Nursery Limited take?

Hornby Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hornby Day Nursery Limited?

You can call 015242 22288 and visit www.hornbydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hornby+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7R5FYHyBfEgRhHvd0Pkzqp4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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