# Puddleducks Day Nursery

Puddleducks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 30a High Street, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5LT, in Croughton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-ey218008  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30a High Street, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5LT
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01869 811222
- Website: http://www.puddleducksnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY218008

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, 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/EY218008

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2002 (Reference EY218008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218008)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218008)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218008)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30a High Street, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.997751,-1.209526

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-ey485372) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbottle-and-charlton-pre-school-220293) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-sutton-pre-school-playgroup-220294) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-brackley-2651011) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-219985) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-brackley-ey366925) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Day Nursery take?

Puddleducks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Day Nursery?

You can call 01869 811222 and visit www.puddleducksnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218008)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJA2cvjXXfdkgRZ2LpCJe9suo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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