# Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd

Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd is a full-day nursery at J Pybus & Son, Street House Farm, Little Holtby, Northallerton, DL7 9LN, in Aiskew & Leeming, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 93 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-crabtree-ltd-2512712  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: J Pybus & Son, Street House Farm, Little Holtby, Northallerton, DL7 9LN
- Registered places: 93
- Phone: 01609 749152
- Website: http://www.miniexplorersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2512712

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 17 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 9 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2512712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2512712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2512712)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2512712)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2512712)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: J Pybus & Son, Street House Farm, Little Holtby, Northallerton, DL7 9LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.336441,-1.601676

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 2.4 miles |
| Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 2.8 miles |
| Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 3.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bedale Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedale-day-nursery-ltd-ey481775) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Incy Wincy's Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incy-wincys-limited-ey357260) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Handy Helpers Holiday Club at Bedale Scout Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handy-helpers-holiday-club-at-bedale-scout-hut-2883170) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Aiskew Under Fives Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aiskew-under-fives-preschool-ey479864) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey359478) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Scorton Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scorton-village-preschool-400323) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd was inspected on 17 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd take?

Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 93 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd?

You can call 01609 749152 and visit www.miniexplorersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2512712)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjer_xx2kfkgRqXg5YTDthnk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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