# Little Alpacas Ltd

Little Alpacas Ltd is a full-day nursery at Scamhazel Farm, Ashby Road, Boundary, Swadlincote, DE11 7BA, in Smisby, Derbyshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-alpacas-ltd-2674966  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scamhazel Farm, Ashby Road, Boundary, Swadlincote, DE11 7BA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07945 947713
- Website: https://littlealpacas.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2674966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 September 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/16/2674966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2674966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674966)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674966)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1472323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scamhazel Farm, Ashby Road, Boundary, Swadlincote, DE11 7BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.765548,-1.500226

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ashby Hastings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Three Trees Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Three Trees CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Moira Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smisby Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smisby-day-nursery-ey280477) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Incredible Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incredible-kids-ey501475) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Woodville Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-woodville-preschool-ey343730) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Woodville Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodville-nursery-school-2890943) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bilingual Day Nursery Ashby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bilingual-day-nursery-ashby-ey551087) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Woodville Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodville-pre-school-2747996) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Alpacas Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Alpacas Ltd Good at its inspection on 8 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Alpacas Ltd take?

Little Alpacas Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Alpacas Ltd?

You can call 07945 947713 and visit littlealpacas.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674966)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Alpacas&query_place_id=ChIJ5QeN4x__eUgRq0TwyAOF2dE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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