# KidsStop

KidsStop is a full-day nursery at 6 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF, in Towcester, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-2598835  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01604 356065
- Website: http://www.kidsstop.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2598835

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, 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/16/2598835

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2598835). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598835)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598835)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598835)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003096)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.130032,-0.985718

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermeadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sawpit Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bury Mount Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: River Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shires Meadow Park, 0.4 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 West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Sponne School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Towcester Tots Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/towcester-tots-day-nursery-ltd-ey414844) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Buttons@Towcester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-towcester-preschool-2799965) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Crazy 4 Kids Nicholas Hawksmoor Out Of School Club & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crazy-4-kids-nicholas-hawksmoor-out-of-school-club-and-pre-school-ey537392) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-day-nursery-219974) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehog-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey458492) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Paulerspury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paulerspury-pre-school-ey485006) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is KidsStop's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated KidsStop Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can KidsStop take?

KidsStop is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact KidsStop?

You can call 01604 356065 and visit www.kidsstop.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598835)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KidsStop+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKZEJwDsbd0gRVA7q31fmWj8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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