# Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft

Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft is a full-day nursery at Carcroft Primary School, Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DR, in Carcroft, Doncaster. It is registered for 82 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-and-childcare-carcroft-ey430589  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carcroft Primary School, Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DR
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01302 330899
- Ofsted URN: EY430589

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430589

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY430589). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430589)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430589)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430589)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/368144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carcroft Primary School, Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.585684,-1.178741

- Station: Adwick, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Owston Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| North Ridge Community School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Adwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Toll Bar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Spa Academy Askern | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Tree Adwick Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-adwick-nursery-2852867) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Burrows Nursery Askern](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-burrows-nursery-askern-2573372) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Smiley Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-faces-nursery-ey547593) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Honey Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-pre-school-ey467937) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Bridget's Bambinos Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgets-bambinos-day-nursery-limited-2658608) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Arksey Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arksey-willows-ey480882) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft's Ofsted rating?

Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft was inspected on 6 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft take?

Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft?

Adwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Day Nursery & Childcare @ Carcroft?

You can call 01302 330899.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430589)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Day+Nursery+%26+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ41KEevYSeUgRFZk09Kmpylc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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