# Little Nippers Preschool

Little Nippers Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, Station Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EP, in Royston, Barnsley. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nippers-preschool-ey538231  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, Station Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EP
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07818 197069
- Ofsted URN: EY538231

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 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/EY538231

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY538231). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538231)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538231)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538231)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, Station Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.600458,-1.456032

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Royston Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lift Meadstead | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Waterton Newstead Academy |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2541127) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Staincross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Nippers Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Nippers Preschool Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Nippers Preschool take?

Little Nippers Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Nippers Preschool?

You can call 07818 197069.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538231)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Nippers+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJTVnjDZ1leUgRduZdJvPQPfw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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