# Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Ltd

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Ltd is a full-day nursery at Malton Road, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UE, in Pickering, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 72 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-pickering-ltd-2855452  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Malton Road, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UE
- Registered places: 72
- Ofsted URN: 2855452

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855452

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2855452). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855452)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855452)
- 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/16/2855452)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1887046)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Malton Road, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.211155,-0.771003

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Dale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 2.4 miles |
| Pickering Community Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 2.4 miles |
| Pickering Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 2.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ducklings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-2767823) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Puddings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-nursery-2876968) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumptys-ey250640) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Rillington Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rillington-pre-school-playgroup-400252) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Swinton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swinton-playgroup-400254) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Meadowfield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowfield-nursery-school-ey289521) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Ltd was inspected on 26 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855452)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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