# Nature Time Childcare

Nature Time Childcare is a full-day nursery at Nature Time, Wrensfield House, Wrensfield Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 0AT, in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Nature Time Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-time-childcare-2737019  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nature Time, Wrensfield House, Wrensfield Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 0AT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01642 608287
- Run by: [Nature Time Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nature-time-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2737019

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 2023, 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/16/2737019

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2737019). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737019)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737019)
- 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/16/2737019)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/818091)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nature Time, Wrensfield House, Wrensfield Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 0AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.569540,-1.324451

- Station: Stockton, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Primrose Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grangefield Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bowesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tilery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Oval Childcare Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oval-childcare-ltd-2576255) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey413293) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lighthouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lighthouse-day-nursery-305962) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Early Miles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-miles-nursery-2801580) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Spread The Happiness Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-2861367) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rosedene Sunrise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ey491629) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nature Time Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nature Time Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nature Time Childcare take?

Nature Time Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nature Time Childcare?

Nature Time Childcare is run by Nature Time Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nature Time Childcare?

Stockton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nature Time Childcare?

You can call 01642 608287.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737019)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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