# Little Crickets Springmead

Little Crickets Springmead is a full-day nursery at Springmead School, 13 Castle Corner, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6TA, in Beckington, Somerset. It is registered for 8 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It is run by Forfar Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-springmead-2849134  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Springmead School, 13 Castle Corner, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6TA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 8
- Phone: 01373 831555
- Website: https://www.littlecricketsfrome.co.uk/
- Run by: [Forfar Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/forfar-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2849134

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2849134). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849134)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849134)
- Registered places: 8 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849134)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Springmead School, 13 Castle Corner, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.262950,-2.287991

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springmead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beckington Church First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rode Methodist VC First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Berkley Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Frome Community College | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tall Trees Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tall-trees-kindergarten-ey340931) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Discoveries : Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoveries-frome-2711817) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [The Pepperbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pepperbox-nursery-ey317494) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Opportunity Group Frome & District](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-group-frome-and-district-ey401463) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-frome-2857928) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Whatcombe Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whatcombe-farm-nursery-ey552148) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Crickets Springmead's opening hours?

Little Crickets Springmead opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Little Crickets Springmead take?

Little Crickets Springmead is registered with Ofsted for up to 8 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Crickets Springmead?

Little Crickets Springmead is run by Forfar Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Crickets Springmead?

You can call 01373 831555 and visit www.littlecricketsfrome.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849134)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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