# Looby Lou's Complete Childcare

Looby Lou's Complete Childcare is a full-day nursery at Finkills Way, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 8UQ, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 137 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/looby-lous-complete-childcare-ey394774  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Finkills Way, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 8UQ
- Registered places: 137
- Phone: 01609 772872
- Website: https://loobylousnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY394774

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 March 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/EY394774

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY394774). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394774)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394774)
- Registered places: 137 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394774)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1851083)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Finkills Way, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 8UQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.343640,-1.442785

- Station: Northallerton, 0.7 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Applegarth, 0.4 miles
- Park: Weavers Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Applegarth Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oakbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Romanby Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Broomfield School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Brompton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosedene Northallerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-northallerton-ey234473) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Emma Kerfoot's Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emma-kerfoots-ladybirds-ey479033) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Emmy Jayne's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmy-jaynes-nursery-school-ey463521) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Romanby Pre-School & The Cabin Crew Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romanby-pre-school-and-the-cabin-crew-out-of-school-club-ey285600) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-raf-leeming-2670641) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Bedale Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedale-day-nursery-ltd-ey481775) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Looby Lou's Complete Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Looby Lou's Complete Childcare Good at its inspection on 11 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Looby Lou's Complete Childcare take?

Looby Lou's Complete Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 137 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Looby Lou's Complete Childcare?

Northallerton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Looby Lou's Complete Childcare?

You can call 01609 772872 and visit loobylousnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394774)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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