# Little Explorers Cleveleys Little Explorers Cleveleys is a full-day nursery at 66 West Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2JG, in Pheasant Wood, Lancashire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Adventures in Learning Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-cleveleys-2699751 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 66 West Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2JG - Registered places: 55 - Phone: 01253 857836 - Website: http://www.littleexplorers-nursery.com/ - Run by: [Adventures in Learning Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/adventures-in-learning-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2699751 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/16/2699751 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699751). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699751) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699751) - Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699751) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1583476) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 66 West Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2JG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.880593,-3.027508 - Station: West Drive (Blackpool Tramway), 0.5 miles - Station: Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway), 0.5 miles - Station: Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway), 0.5 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: North Drive Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Northfold Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Great Arley School | | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School | | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Nanny Plums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-plums-nursery-ey500809) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kids Planet Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kids Planet Clarence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-clarence-2683673) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Peekaboo Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-nursery-2729804) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kids Planet Cleveleys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-cleveleys-2683658) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Little Explorers Cleveleys's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Explorers Cleveleys Outstanding at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Explorers Cleveleys take? Little Explorers Cleveleys is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time. ### Who runs Little Explorers Cleveleys? Little Explorers Cleveleys is run by Adventures in Learning Limited, which runs 4 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Cleveleys? West Drive (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Explorers Cleveleys? You can call 01253 857836 and visit www.littleexplorers-nursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699751) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery+and+Forest+School%2C+Cleveleys.&query_place_id=ChIJhdbZ1rZce0gRofw2GmePJY8) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.