# Mel's Totstop Day Nursery

Mel's Totstop Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rosecliffe, Rossall Close, Bottesford, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3QT, in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mels-totstop-day-nursery-ey415454  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rosecliffe, Rossall Close, Bottesford, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3QT
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01724 851333
- Ofsted URN: EY415454

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 10 July 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 30 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415454

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY415454). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415454)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415454)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415454)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/213170)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rosecliffe, Rossall Close, Bottesford, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.555205,-0.641040

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bulls Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chancel Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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.

In North Lincolnshire there are about 3.7 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Bottesford Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bottesford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Leys Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yaddlethorpe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaddlethorpe-pre-school-ey248676) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bottesford Bunnies Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bottesford-bunnies-ltd-ey417969) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Peekaboo Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-day-nursery-ltd-ey332264) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey475708) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [I Learn Education Scunthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/i-learn-education-scunthorpe-ey492980) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-2795752) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mel's Totstop Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mel's Totstop Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mel's Totstop Day Nursery take?

Mel's Totstop Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mel's Totstop Day Nursery?

You can call 01724 851333.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415454)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mels+Totstop+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJN-IHc437eEgR42SoSxMU_4E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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