# Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School

Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School is a full-day nursery at 2a, Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4DF, in Oundle, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Small Wonders Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-pre-school-and-forest-school-ey269478  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2a, Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4DF
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01832 274929
- Website: http://www.firstforchildcare.com/
- Run by: [Small Wonders Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-wonders-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY269478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 May 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/EY269478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY269478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269478)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269478)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/9531)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2a, Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.483639,-0.463808

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Pocket Park and Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxton Junior School |  | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Polebrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Prince William School | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wellies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wellies-day-nursery-2694966) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tansor Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tansor-playgroup-220301) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Tansor Early Years CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tansor-early-years-cio-2878245) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Aldwincle Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aldwincle-pre-school-2858891) |  |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Nassington Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nassington-pre-school-ey547792) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Titchmarsh Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/titchmarsh-pre-school-ey540169) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School Good at its inspection on 30 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School take?

Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School?

Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School is run by Small Wonders Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School?

You can call 01832 274929 and visit www.firstforchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269478)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Wonders+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7_VYBcqTd0gRHUXntJN42rk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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