# Kettering Childcare

Kettering Childcare is a full-day nursery at Ground Floor, The Time Complex, School Lane, KETTERING, NN16 0DH, in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (October 2026). It is run by SJS Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ground Floor, The Time Complex, School Lane, KETTERING, NN16 0DH
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01536 482809
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/kettering-qoh
- Run by: [SJS Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sjs-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537792

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2021, 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/EY537792

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY537792). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537792)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537792)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537792)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/991323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ground Floor, The Time Complex, School Lane, KETTERING, NN16 0DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.400309,-0.723858

- Station: Kettering, 0.6 miles
- 31 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Garden of Rest, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Millroad Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Meadow Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kettering-2752562) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Minds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-minds-nursery-2606364) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Railway Children Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-ey342183) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kettering Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kettering Childcare Good at its inspection on 14 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kettering Childcare take?

Kettering Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kettering Childcare?

Kettering Childcare is run by SJS Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kettering Childcare?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kettering Childcare?

You can call 01536 482809 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537792)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Kettering+Central&query_place_id=ChIJ8YRZB_med0gRsgMChtWcdLY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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