# Kindercare

Kindercare is a full-day nursery at Kearsley Road, Ripon, HG4 2RN, in Little Studley, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 126 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 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-ey300452  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kearsley Road, Ripon, HG4 2RN
- Registered places: 126
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY300452

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/EY300452

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY300452). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300452)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300452)
- Registered places: 126 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300452)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kearsley Road, Ripon, HG4 2RN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.143423,-1.529728

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: College Lawns, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Spa Park, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sharow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Ripon Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey221441) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Yellow Ribbon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ribbon-preschool-2900707) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-2879488) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery/Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-playgroup-ey493426) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Appletrees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-day-nursery-ey382392) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Pippins Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-montessori-nursery-2790971) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kindercare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kindercare Good at its inspection on 17 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kindercare take?

Kindercare is registered with Ofsted for up to 126 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kindercare?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300452)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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