# Kindercare

Kindercare is a full-day nursery at 2 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9AB, in Harlow Hill, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-400131  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9AB
- Registered places: 86
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 400131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 October 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/16/400131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1993 (Reference 400131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400131)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400131)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868286)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.981936,-1.551507

- Station: Harrogate, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beckwith Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Harlow Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Stray or Two Hundred Acre (West Park Stray), 0.4 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossett Acre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashville College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oatlands Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brackenfield School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Duchy College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oatlands Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Crickets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey439505) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children's Corner (Harrogate) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-corner-harrogate-limited-2670901) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400147) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400093) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-dragons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey455016) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kindercare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kindercare Good at its inspection on 9 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kindercare take?

Kindercare is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kindercare?

Kindercare is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kindercare?

Harrogate is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400131)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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