# Little Explorers Day Nursery

Little Explorers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 382-384 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9AB, in Townsend, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2654974  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 382-384 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9AB
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2654974

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2021, 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/16/2654974

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2654974). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654974)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654974)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654974)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1157454)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 382-384 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.024572,-2.132766

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mitchell Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hulton Abbey Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bev Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bucknall Grange Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit |  | 4–18 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Hulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eaton Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Maple Court Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Carmountside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosy Cheeks Nursery (Bentilee)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-nursery-bentilee-ey473628) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Toez @ Treehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toez-treehouse-2635831) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Robins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-2868600) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wise Owl Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-ey460575) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kiddies Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kingdom-ey475676) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Eastwood Neighbourhood Nursey CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-neighbourhood-nursey-cio-2672831) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Day Nursery take?

Little Explorers Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654974)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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