# Once Upon A Time Nursery

Once Upon A Time Nursery is a full-day nursery at 70 High Street, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7BN, in Maltby, Rotherham. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-ey494405  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 70 High Street, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7BN
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01709 818836
- Website: http://www.onceuponatimenursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY494405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, 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/EY494405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY494405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494405)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/460800)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 70 High Street, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.423627,-1.198463

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Coronation Park, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 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 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby Manor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crags Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maltby Lilly Hall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hilltop School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Maltby Redwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Sutherland House School Braithwell |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Maltby Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Children Great and Small Maltby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-children-great-and-small-maltby-2772055) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Lime Tree Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-early-years-centre-ey536176) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wonder Years Inspirational Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-years-inspirational-day-care-centre-2593228) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Granby House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-house-nursery-ey281270) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Friend Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-friend-childcare-2869555) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Happy Kids Thurcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-thurcroft-2693040) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Once Upon A Time Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Once Upon A Time Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Once Upon A Time Nursery take?

Once Upon A Time Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Once Upon A Time Nursery?

You can call 01709 818836 and visit www.onceuponatimenursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Once+upon+a+Time+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJB-eWud4KeUgRfFNjENEgM-A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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