# Little Minds Day Nursery

Little Minds Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Moorends Family Hub, 161 Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB, in Moorends, Doncaster. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-day-nursery-2655166  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moorends Family Hub, 161 Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB
- Registered places: 63
- Ofsted URN: 2655166

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, 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/16/2655166

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655166)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655166)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655166)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1468122)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moorends Family Hub, 161 Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.628283,-0.951051

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshland Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| West Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Green Top | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Brooke Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Making Friends Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/making-friends-partnership-ey496435) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fledglings Thorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-thorne-2783274) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-community-childcare-2527016) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Thorne Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorne-flowerpots-ey536306) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Corkers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-corkers-day-nursery-318120) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-small-world-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2545631) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Minds Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Minds Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

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

Thorne North is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655166)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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