# Madresfield Early Years Centre

Madresfield Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Hayswood Farm, Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, WR13 5AA, in Madresfield, Worcestershire. It is registered for 188 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madresfield-early-years-centre-205288  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hayswood Farm, Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, WR13 5AA
- Registered places: 188
- Phone: 01684 574378
- Website: http://www.meyc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 205288

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 6 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205288

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1994 (Reference 205288). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205288)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205288)
- Registered places: 188 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205288)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/672783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hayswood Farm, Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, WR13 5AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.127243,-2.288662

- Park: Townsend Community Woodland, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Worcestershire 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madresfield CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Beacon View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Great Malvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Somers Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Malvern Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Dyson Perrins CofE Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey415227) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-and-preschool-2867074) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Smart Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-steps-nursery-2567278) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-and-preschool-ey422213) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Playhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-nursery-205295) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Powick Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/powick-preschool-205277) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Madresfield Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Madresfield Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Madresfield Early Years Centre take?

Madresfield Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 188 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Madresfield Early Years Centre?

Malvern Link is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Madresfield Early Years Centre?

You can call 01684 574378 and visit www.meyc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205288)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Madresfield+Early+Years+Centre+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJTTBLHAr5cEgRP4KfEwfpmwY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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