# Little Bears Day Care

Little Bears Day Care is a full-day nursery at Brownlow Community Centre, Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LF, in Whitchurch, Shropshire. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-care-ey426728  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brownlow Community Centre, Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LF
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01948 664313
- Website: http://www.littlebears-daycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY426728

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY426728). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1693391)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brownlow Community Centre, Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.972147,-2.682289

- Station: Whitchurch (Shrops), 0.5 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Waterway Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Shropshire there are about 3 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: 3.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sir John Talbot's School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-nursery-and-preschool-ey416501) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bradley Barns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradley-barns-nursery-ey539365) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Bronington Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronington-childrens-club-sin00014287ccrj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 3.8 miles |
| [Hanmer Playgroup Plus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanmer-playgroup-plus-sin00012504dxmj) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 5.6 miles |
| [Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-nursery-pre-school-ey555921) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Borderbrook Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/borderbrook-community-playgroup-sin00001510) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Bears Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Bears Day Care Outstanding at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Bears Day Care take?

Little Bears Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Bears Day Care?

Whitchurch (Shrops) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Bears Day Care?

You can call 01948 664313 and visit www.littlebears-daycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bears+Day+Care&query_place_id=ChIJDTKdEVaSekgRuBiZP2GfwXE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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