# Meaford Day Nursery

Meaford Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Meaford Nursery School, Meaford, STONE, ST15 0PX, in Meaford, Staffordshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meaford-day-nursery-ey498885  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meaford Nursery School, Meaford, STONE, ST15 0PX
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: EY498885

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2023, 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/EY498885

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY498885). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498885)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498885)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498885)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195795)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meaford Nursery School, Meaford, STONE, ST15 0PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.915747,-2.168926

- Station: Stone, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Common Plot, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Priory School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Oulton CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Christ Church Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Alleyne's Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meaford Fields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meaford-fields-day-nursery-ey536339) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stone-2833579) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Elmhurst House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmhurst-house-day-nursery-ey470198) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Mumbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-ey369750) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Smartys School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-218364) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Smartys Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-ey478854) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Meaford Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Meaford Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Meaford Day Nursery take?

Meaford Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Meaford Day Nursery?

Stone is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498885)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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