# Little Bears

Little Bears is a full-day nursery at The Smile Centre, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BX, in Hulme, Warrington. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-ey428545  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Smile Centre, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BX
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: EY428545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 March 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 18 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY428545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428545)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428545)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428545)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/812816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Smile Centre, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.410574,-2.581846

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Orford Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC 123 Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-123-day-nursery-ltd-ey390313) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery at Padgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-at-padgate-2783431) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet - Beamont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-beamont-ey397450) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blackbrook Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackbrook-nursery-school-2550557) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-school-2852932) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Let's Be Kids (Cinnamon Brow)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-be-kids-cinnamon-brow-2624867) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Bears Good at its inspection on 21 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Bears take?

Little Bears is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

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

Padgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428545)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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