# Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery

Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 73 School Lane, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 1PF, in Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-old-school-house-day-nursery-ey333013  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 73 School Lane, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 1PF
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01606 783050
- Website: http://www.paintpotsnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY333013

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 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/EY333013

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY333013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333013)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333013)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333013)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/314861)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 73 School Lane, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 1PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.243920,-2.539929

- Station: Greenbank, 0.6 miles
- Station: Hartford, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weaver Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hartford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 4–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmy Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidscount Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidscount-childcare-limited-2660334) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-leslie-martin-nursery-ltd-2816750) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorn Childcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-nursery-ey280796) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Wilfrid's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-pre-school-305335) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Grange School Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-school-pre-school-2871655) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northwich-305146) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery take?

Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery?

Greenbank is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery?

You can call 01606 783050 and visit www.paintpotsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333013)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hartford+Old+School+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFTdvJnL5ekgRILf-NxveZvE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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