# Mere Nature Kindergarten

Mere Nature Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0PU, in Mere, Cheshire East. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Village Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-nature-kindergarten-ey495622  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0PU
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01565 830083
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/knutsford-nursery-the-mere-nature-kindergarten/
- Run by: [The Village Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-village-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY495622

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495622

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495622). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495622)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495622)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495622)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/891396)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.329472,-2.410318

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 2.3 miles |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 2.3 miles |
| High Legh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 2.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2556445) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [High Legh Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-legh-preschool-nursery-ey559113) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Knutsford Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knutsford-day-nursery-ltd-ey315231) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [St Vincents Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-preschool-playgroup-305334) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Knutsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knutsford-2593041) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Bowdon Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowdon-nursery-school-ey489154) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mere Nature Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mere Nature Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mere Nature Kindergarten take?

Mere Nature Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mere Nature Kindergarten?

Mere Nature Kindergarten is run by The Village Nursery Group Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Mere Nature Kindergarten?

You can call 01565 830083 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495622)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Mere+Nature+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJOezNGwJVekgRbGvk6ozA4sc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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