# Little Badgers Child Care

Little Badgers Child Care is a full-day nursery at Little Badgers Child Care, Shaftoe Trust Primary School, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6BN, in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, 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-badgers-child-care-2830561  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Badgers Child Care, Shaftoe Trust Primary School, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6BN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01434 684446
- Website: http://www.littlebadgers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2830561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 June 2025, 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/16/2830561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2830561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830561)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830561)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/287631)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Badgers Child Care, Shaftoe Trust Primary School, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.970806,-2.246351

- Station: Haydon Bridge, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftoe Trust Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Haydon Bridge High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Henshaw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ey425242) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Allendale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ey498781) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-2503549) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Badgers Child Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Badgers Child Care Good at its inspection on 23 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Badgers Child Care take?

Little Badgers Child Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Badgers Child Care?

Haydon Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Badgers Child Care?

You can call 01434 684446 and visit www.littlebadgers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830561)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Badgers&query_place_id=ChIJ2T3Ogbu5fUgRW3KKiSnUhvo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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