# Little Explorers Day Nursery

Little Explorers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 398 Scar Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AR, in Golcar, Kirklees. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey490558  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 398 Scar Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AR
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01484 645466
- Website: http://littleexplorershuddersfield.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, 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/EY490558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490558)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/906672)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 398 Scar Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.638686,-1.845632

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Beech Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Kirklees there are about 3 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aspire Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspire-nursery-2497019) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St John's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-311284) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Storth House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/storth-house-2568277) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jitterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-ey256796) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Longwood Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longwood-daycare-ey559308) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Charley's Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charleys-angels-day-nursery-2716124) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, 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 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Day Nursery?

Slaithwaite is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Day Nursery?

You can call 01484 645466 and visit littleexplorershuddersfield.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJi6n4WKjce0gRjhhfrKR5Wa4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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