# Little Meadows Nursery

Little Meadows Nursery is a full-day nursery at 29b Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XT, in Barnard Castle, Durham. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-meadows-nursery-2721980  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29b Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XT
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01833 200150
- Website: http://www.littlemeadowsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rascals-playtime-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2721980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 22 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 30 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2721980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 22 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1604417)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29b Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.553512,-1.922238

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Durham there are about 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Barnard Castle School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-ey252401) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kirklands at Startforth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-2631907) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dawn Till Dusk Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-ey274336) | Good |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowerpots-ey409964) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Holmedale Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmedale-pre-school-limited-2604200) | Good |  |  | 8.2 miles |
| [Explorers Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-2595516) | Outstanding |  |  | 9.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Meadows Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Meadows Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Meadows Nursery take?

Little Meadows Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Meadows Nursery?

Little Meadows Nursery is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Meadows Nursery?

You can call 01833 200150 and visit www.littlemeadowsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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