# SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks

SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks is a full-day nursery at 4 York Studios, Cold Ashby Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QP, in Thornby, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 36 children. It is run by School House Day Care CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shdc-baby-barn-shdc-little-paddocks-2866425  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 York Studios, Cold Ashby Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QP
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01604 385222
- Website: https://www.shdcguilsborough.co.uk/
- Run by: [School House Day Care CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/school-house-day-care-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2866425

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2866425). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866425)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866425)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866425)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1910260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 York Studios, Cold Ashby Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.363438,-1.019494

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilsborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Guilsborough Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [School House Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-day-care-2648657) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ryehills Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ryehills-farm-day-nursery-ey379904) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Elkington Road Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elkington-road-montessori-school-ey490955) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [JJ's Kiddycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jjs-kiddycare-ey384013) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Welford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welford-pre-school-ey360214) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Yelvertoft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yelvertoft-pre-school-220203) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks take?

SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks?

SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks is run by School House Day Care CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks?

You can call 01604 385222 and visit www.shdcguilsborough.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866425)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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