# Minnows Children's Day Nursery

Minnows Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 39 Turford Avenue, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 9AT, in Brambles Farm, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnows-childrens-day-nursery-ey359117  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Turford Avenue, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 9AT
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01642 245599
- Website: https://nunthorpenurseriesgroup.co.uk/nurseries-childcare/minnows-nursery-middlesbrough/
- Run by: [Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nunthorpe-nurseries-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY359117

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, 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/EY359117

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY359117). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359117)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359117)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359117)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/257947)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Turford Avenue, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 9AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.566491,-1.194616

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pallister Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Middlebeck (Millennium Green), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Middlesbrough there are about 4.9 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thorntree Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Polton Allstars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polton-allstars-day-care-2856727) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ey448837) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [TAD Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tad-childrens-day-nursery-508442) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Zizus @ Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zizus-pavilion-2883382) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nature Time Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-time-childcare-2789008) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dimples Riverside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimples-riverside-day-nursery-ey550413) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Minnows Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minnows Children's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minnows Children's Day Nursery take?

Minnows Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Minnows Children's Day Nursery?

Minnows Children's Day Nursery is run by Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Minnows Children's Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Minnows Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 01642 245599 and visit nunthorpenurseriesgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359117)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minnows+Children%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJGaRxWbbtfkgR05KldrlDptw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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