# Raising Explorers Nursery

Raising Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Listerhills Science Park, Unit 34, Campus Road, Bradford, BD7 1HR, in Lister Hills, Bradford. It opens 10:00–19:30, Mon–Fri; 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 220 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-explorers-nursery-2856166  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Listerhills Science Park, Unit 34, Campus Road, Bradford, BD7 1HR
- Opening hours: 10:00–19:30, Mon–Fri; 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun
- Phone: 01274 578746
- Website: http://www.raisingexplorers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2856166

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2856166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856166)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856166)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1875431)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 10:00–19:30
- Saturday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Listerhills Science Park, Unit 34, Campus Road, Bradford, BD7 1HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.792804,-1.768801

- Station: Bradford Forster Square, 0.7 miles
- Station: Bradford Interchange, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Infirmary Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bradford there are about 4.8 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 220 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Princeville | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Copthorne Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dixons Music Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dixons Manningham Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Farnham Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Atlas Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Green Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [University of Bradford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-bradford-nursery-302068) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [A2Zlearning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a2zlearning-centre-2793944) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 07:30–19:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blessings Nursery Great Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blessings-nursery-great-horton-2817157) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Shiny Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shiny-stars-day-nursery-ey358779) | Good |  | 06:00–21:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Horton Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-horton-nursery-ltd-ey541718) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Russell Street Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-street-private-day-nursery-ey439425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Raising Explorers Nursery's opening hours?

Raising Explorers Nursery opens 10:00–19:30, Mon–Fri; 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun.

### What is the nearest station to Raising Explorers Nursery?

Bradford Forster Square is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Raising Explorers Nursery?

You can call 01274 578746 and visit www.raisingexplorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raising+Explorers&query_place_id=ChIJC_IWIgDne0gRSCEi9X9UFDU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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