# Minibugs Ovenden

Minibugs Ovenden is a full-day nursery at 147 Ovenden Road, Halifax, HX3 5SA, in Ovenden, Calderdale. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Minibugs Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-ovenden-2606920  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 147 Ovenden Road, Halifax, HX3 5SA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01422 343911
- Website: https://www.minibugs.co.uk/
- Run by: [Minibugs Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/minibugs-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2606920

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 January 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 21 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606920

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2606920). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606920)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606920)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606920)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547784)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 147 Ovenden Road, Halifax, HX3 5SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.742249,-1.878382

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dean Field Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lee Mount Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Augustine's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kevin Pearce Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kevin-pearce-nursery-ey481366) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Innovations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/innovations-nursery-ey382695) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bear's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-ey486678) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Georges Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-ey376612) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tot Spot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-spot-day-nursery-ey261466) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:15–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Polly's Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pollys-private-day-nursery-2555578) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Minibugs Ovenden's opening hours?

Minibugs Ovenden opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Minibugs Ovenden's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minibugs Ovenden Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minibugs Ovenden take?

Minibugs Ovenden is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Minibugs Ovenden?

Minibugs Ovenden is run by Minibugs Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Minibugs Ovenden?

Halifax is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Minibugs Ovenden?

You can call 01422 343911 and visit www.minibugs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606920)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minibugs+Nurseries+Ovenden&query_place_id=ChIJ7ZkjjxLoe0gRe2vKdOqjWfQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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