# Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 7 Alan Farnaby Way, The Industrial Estate, Sheriff Hutton, YORK, YO60 6PG, in West Lilling, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-ey539703  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Alan Farnaby Way, The Industrial Estate, Sheriff Hutton, YORK, YO60 6PG
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01347 878648
- Website: http://www.sheriffhuttonnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539703

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 November 2024, 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/EY539703

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY539703). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539703)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539703)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539703)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1887369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Alan Farnaby Way, The Industrial Estate, Sheriff Hutton, YORK, YO60 6PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.083723,-1.017748

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Hutton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Green Rascals Flaxton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-flaxton-ey546379) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Sutton on the Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-on-the-forest-preschool-400379) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Strensall Montessori Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strensall-montessori-nursery-ltd-2780059) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School York](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-york-321529) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haxby-playgroups-rising-fives-2508642) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals Haxby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-haxby-ey563184) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01347 878648 and visit www.sheriffhuttonnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539703)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYQ2zYLTSfkgRbfd4-d4vC2Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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