# Ready Steady Grow

Ready Steady Grow is a full-day nursery at 171 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9NP, in Rift House, Hartlepool. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ey430611  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 171 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9NP
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01429 890729
- Website: http://www.rsgdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY430611

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY430611

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY430611). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430611)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430611)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430611)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/259526)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 171 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.678953,-1.230746

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burn Valley, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Burn Valley, 0.3 miles
- Park: Summerhill Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ward Jackson Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hartlepool there are about 5.2 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rift House Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lonsdale Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-childcare-ey394734) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Aldersyde Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aldersyde-day-nursery-ltd-ey286959) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2504104) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2872534) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playmates II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-ii-ey280880) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ready Steady Grow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ready Steady Grow Good at its inspection on 13 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ready Steady Grow take?

Ready Steady Grow is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ready Steady Grow?

Hartlepool is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ready Steady Grow?

You can call 01429 890729 and visit www.rsgdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430611)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ready+Steady+Grow+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtRlgnnfzfkgR4jtoBOAjvfk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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