# Pumpkin Pie Childcare

Pumpkin Pie Childcare is a full-day nursery at United Reform Church, West Thirston, Felton, NE65 9EF, in West Thirston, Northumberland. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: United Reform Church, West Thirston, Felton, NE65 9EF
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01670 787295
- Website: http://www.pumpkinpiechildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY557965

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2021, 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/EY557965

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY557965). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557965)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557965)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557965)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1060864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: United Reform Church, West Thirston, Felton, NE65 9EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.294644,-1.709815

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longhorsley-explorers-community-interest-company-ey405427) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-preschool-coquet-ey451044) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-centre-ey283199) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Rothbury Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rothbury-kindergarten-ey493718) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pumpkin Pie Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pumpkin Pie Childcare Good at its inspection on 23 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pumpkin Pie Childcare take?

Pumpkin Pie Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pumpkin Pie Childcare?

You can call 01670 787295 and visit www.pumpkinpiechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557965)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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