# Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn

Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn is a full-day nursery at 1 The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6ED, in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Hands Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-melbourn-ey485624  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6ED
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01763 260964
- Website: http://www.littlehands.co.uk/melbourn.htm
- Run by: [Little Hands Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-hands-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY485624

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485624

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY485624). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485624)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485624)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485624)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1432998)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.088345,0.018876

- Station: Meldreth, 0.5 miles
- Park: Melwood, 0.5 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 Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Meldreth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Melbourn Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melbourn Playgroup And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melbourn-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-ey553639) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-2723522) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-2886350) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bumpkins-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2635037) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bumpkins-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2635075) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Flying Start Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-montessori-2529012) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn Good at its inspection on 6 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn take?

Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn?

Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn is run by Little Hands Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn?

Meldreth is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn?

You can call 01763 260964 and visit www.littlehands.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485624)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Hands+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJJwFBcEF_2EcR_GCHico82jQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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