# Little Birches Nursery in Olney

Little Birches Nursery in Olney is a full-day nursery at The Old School Building, 63A High Street, Lavendon, Olney, MK46 4HA, in Lavendon, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 76 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-in-olney-2652558  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School Building, 63A High Street, Lavendon, Olney, MK46 4HA
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01234 241246
- Website: https://littlebirchesnursery.co.uk/olney/
- Run by: [Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-birches-in-tunbridge-wells-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2652558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 2024, 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/16/2652558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2652558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652558)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Building, 63A High Street, Lavendon, Olney, MK46 4HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.172215,-0.658678

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavendon School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Newton Blossomville Church of England School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Turvey Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lavendon Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendon-pavilion-pre-school-ey463628) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Turvey Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turvey-pre-school-playgroup-219100) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Olney Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-pre-school-141861) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Olney Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-nursery-school-141849) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Harrold Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrold-preschool-ey482171) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-emberton-2663416) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birches Nursery in Olney's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birches Nursery in Olney Good at its inspection on 21 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birches Nursery in Olney take?

Little Birches Nursery in Olney is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Birches Nursery in Olney?

Little Birches Nursery in Olney is run by Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Birches Nursery in Olney?

You can call 01234 241246 and visit littlebirchesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birches+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJCdsUaImpd0gRvV8pOnLVQ1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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