# Little Orchard Day Nursery

Little Orchard Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3 Gravel Hill, KINGTON, HR5 3BS, in Kington, Herefordshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-day-nursery-ey382247  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Gravel Hill, KINGTON, HR5 3BS
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01544 231051
- Website: https://www.littleorchardnurserykington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY382247

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382247

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2008 (Reference EY382247). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382247)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382247)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382247)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/489001)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Gravel Hill, KINGTON, HR5 3BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.205164,-3.027285

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crooked Well Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sutton Walls Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kington Recreational Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lady Hawkins' School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Presteigne Little People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/presteigne-little-people-sin00006137) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 4.4 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzie's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-ey392303) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-pre-school-2549120) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Shobdon Arches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shobdon-arches-pre-school-ey391471) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Dilwyn Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dilwyn-playgroup-ey500632) | Good |  |  | 7.4 miles |
| [Chill Den](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-den-2820170) |  |  |  | 7.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Orchard Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Orchard Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01544 231051 and visit www.littleorchardnurserykington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382247)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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