# Melbourne Nursery Ltd

Melbourne Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 64 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0HU, in Little Horton Green, Bradford. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 39 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melbourne-nursery-ltd-2720879  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 64 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0HU
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01274 966966
- Website: http://www.melbournenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2720879

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 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/16/2720879

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2720879). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720879)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720879)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720879)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/810804)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 64 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.788126,-1.759310

- Station: Bradford Interchange, 0.4 miles
- Station: Bradford Forster Square, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bradford there are about 4.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Music Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Copthorne Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Russell Street Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-street-private-day-nursery-ey439425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Horton Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-horton-nursery-ltd-ey541718) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [University of Bradford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-bradford-nursery-302068) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Lane Pre - School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-lane-pre-school-ey396144) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Raising Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-explorers-nursery-2856166) |  |  | 10:00–19:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Wakefield Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-wakefield-road-2678451) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Melbourne Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Melbourne Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Melbourne Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Melbourne Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Melbourne Nursery Ltd take?

Melbourne Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Melbourne Nursery Ltd?

Bradford Interchange is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Melbourne Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01274 966966 and visit www.melbournenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720879)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Melbourne+Day+Nursery+-+Childcare+Private+And+Free&query_place_id=ChIJDxYObDXhe0gRlHxQxGDqVcI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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