# Little Puddings Nursery

Little Puddings Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Pudding Barn, Champleys Mews, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AE, in Pickering, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-nursery-2876968  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Pudding Barn, Champleys Mews, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AE
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07534 421509
- Ofsted URN: 2876968

## Ofsted and official records

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

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2876968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876968)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1887117)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pudding Barn, Champleys Mews, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.245141,-0.778087

- Station: Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway), 0.1 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Potter Hill Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Troutbeck Close play area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Otter Drive play area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Castle Green and park area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Paddock close park and play area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hawthorn Lane Play Area, 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Community Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pickering Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lady Lumley's Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ducklings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-2767823) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumptys-ey250640) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-pickering-ltd-2855452) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Hutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-hutton-2873969) |  |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-2693520) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkbymoorside-pre-school-playgroup-400308) | Good |  |  | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Puddings Nursery was inspected on 6 May 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 Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Little Puddings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Puddings Nursery?

Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Puddings Nursery?

You can call 07534 421509.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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