# Seedlings Day Nursery

Seedlings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, Tolye Road, Norwich, NR5 9PR, in Bowthorpe, Norfolk. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey454180  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe, Tolye Road, Norwich, NR5 9PR
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01603 734734
- Website: http://www.seedlingsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY454180

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, 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/EY454180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY454180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454180)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454180)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1621884)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, Tolye Road, Norwich, NR5 9PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.634477,1.216510

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bendish Way Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's VA Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Bawburgh School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chapelbreak Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapelbreak-pre-school-254013) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Norwich Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norwich-montessori-school-ltd-ey366985) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chestnut @ NRP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Children's Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-ey549988) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cleverclogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverclogs-ey442600) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. Helens Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-pre-school-2548280) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Seedlings Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Seedlings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Seedlings Day Nursery?

You can call 01603 734734 and visit www.seedlingsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454180)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seedlings+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlW8doJTh2UcRfn5NDBcYk74)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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