# Mini Minds Nursery

Mini Minds Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18a Park Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9RU, in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-minds-nursery-2606364  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18a Park Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9RU
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01536 238915
- Website: https://minimindsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2606364

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606364

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2606364). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606364)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606364)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606364)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1320291)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18a Park Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.407731,-0.722586

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rockingham Road Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: North Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grafton Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rockingham Road Park Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brambleside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-queen-of-hearts-kettering-220035) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kettering Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Windermere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windermere-day-nursery-260738) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Minds Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Minds Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Minds Nursery take?

Mini Minds Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mini Minds Nursery?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mini Minds Nursery?

You can call 01536 238915 and visit minimindsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606364)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Minds+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJreny_L-fd0gRGjp6MNa1gLQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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