# Little Locos Day Nursery

Little Locos Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 73a Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1LN, in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 60 children. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-locos-day-nursery-2825119  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 73a Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1LN
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01636 385334
- Website: http://littlelocos.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2825119

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2825119). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2825119)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2825119)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2825119)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1756307)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 73a Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.080228,-0.802238

- Station: Newark North Gate, 0.1 miles
- Station: Newark Castle, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friary Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sherwood Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sherwood Avenue Play Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Newark Castle Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 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 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mount CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey355547) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Newark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-newark-centre-ey481237) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Country Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-2564562) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-newark-2855106) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sconce-hills-pre-school-playgroup-253322) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-newark-253341) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Locos Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

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

Newark North Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01636 385334 and visit littlelocos.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2825119)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Loco%E2%80%99s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSRgQbQC1eUgRPAUAvziTgQE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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