# Little Kites Playgroup

Little Kites Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, NG12 3JG, in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kites-playgroup-ey366149  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, NG12 3JG
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY366149

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 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/EY366149

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY366149). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366149)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366149)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366149)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1129779)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, NG12 3JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.910092,-1.039045

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ring Leas Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cotgrave Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Broadmeer Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave Candleby Lane School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ash Lea Academy |  | 3–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cotgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey377210) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Small People Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-people-ltd-ey554345) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rushcliffe Montessori and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushcliffe-montessori-and-nursery-school-ey494224) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Wolds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wolds-day-nursery-ey443579) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Lime Trees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-ey466031) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Tollerton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollerton-playgroup-2548487) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Kites Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Kites Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Kites Playgroup take?

Little Kites Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366149)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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