# Little Dorothys Childcare

Little Dorothys Childcare is a full-day nursery at Hardwick Community Centre, Ferriston, BANBURY, OX16 1XE, in Hardwick, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 30 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dorothys-childcare-2848406  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hardwick Community Centre, Ferriston, BANBURY, OX16 1XE
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2848406

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2848406). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848406)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848406)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848406)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hardwick Community Centre, Ferriston, BANBURY, OX16 1XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.075384,-1.355177

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rosedale Avenue Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hardwick Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sussex Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Duke Meadow's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ruscote Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cherry Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [NOA's Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noas-ark-nursery-ey481578) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Sunshine Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-centre-ey338625) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Grimsbury Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grimsbury-manor-nursery-school-2690851) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hobby Horse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-childrens-centre-133593) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Dorothys Childcare take?

Little Dorothys Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Dorothys Childcare?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848406)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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