# Hydra Tots

Hydra Tots is a full-day nursery at Hydra Kids, Unit 8, Hydra Business Park,Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, SHEFFIELD, S35 9ZX, in Ecclesfield, Sheffield. It is registered for 153 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 26 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hydra-tots-ey430914  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hydra Kids, Unit 8, Hydra Business Park,Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, SHEFFIELD, S35 9ZX
- Registered places: 153
- Phone: 0114 245 0558
- Website: https://www.hydratots.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY430914

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430914

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY430914). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430914)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430914)
- Registered places: 153 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430914)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/436943)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hydra Kids, Unit 8, Hydra Business Park,Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, SHEFFIELD, S35 9ZX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.449823,-1.458436

- Station: Chapeltown, 0.9 miles
- Park: Ecclesfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sheffield there are about 3.7 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 26 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coit Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ecclesfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thorpe Hesley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Monteney Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Beck Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lound Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lound Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurtured @ Ecclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-ecclesfield-2855789) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mazehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mazehill-nursery-ey365933) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-little-minds-thorpe-hesley-2902609) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Growing Wild Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-woodland-nursery-2780829) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Shiregreen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-shiregreen-ey501481) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Dickory Dock Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-dock-nursery-ey260159) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hydra Tots's Ofsted rating?

Hydra Tots was inspected on 8 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hydra Tots take?

Hydra Tots is registered with Ofsted for up to 153 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hydra Tots?

Chapeltown is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hydra Tots?

You can call 0114 245 0558 and visit www.hydratots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430914)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hydra+Tots&query_place_id=ChIJx5LV9Xh5eUgRG6IjBumsKKw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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