# Mini Explorers Nature Nursery

Mini Explorers Nature Nursery is a full-day nursery at Droitwich Rugby Football Club, Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 7DU, in Hadzor, Worcestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-nature-nursery-ey561465  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Droitwich Rugby Football Club, Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 7DU
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07549 373955
- Ofsted URN: EY561465

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561465

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY561465). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561465)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561465)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561465)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Droitwich Rugby Football Club, Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 7DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.268500,-2.122460

- Park: Gateway Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGS Dodderhill |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wychbold First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Witton Middle School | Middle deemed primary | 9–12 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Chawson First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Westacre Middle School | Middle deemed primary | 9–12 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Phoenix Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-childcare-ey454338) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [St Peter's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-205223) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Droitwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-droitwich-ey421619) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-205230) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-preschool-2744729) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Droitwich Salvation Army Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/droitwich-salvation-army-pre-school-ey487018) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Explorers Nature Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Explorers Nature Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Explorers Nature Nursery take?

Mini Explorers Nature Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mini Explorers Nature Nursery?

Droitwich Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mini Explorers Nature Nursery?

You can call 07549 373955.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561465)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Explorers+Nature+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-xRYyhTtcEgRDPdgY4Tcb5g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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