# Smartys Little Stars Nursery

Smartys Little Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at Tilling Drive, STONE, ST15 0AA, in Walton, Staffordshire. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-ey478854  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tilling Drive, STONE, ST15 0AA
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01785 812828
- Website: https://smartysdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smartys-day-nursery-stone-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY478854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY478854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478854)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478854)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478854)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tilling Drive, STONE, ST15 0AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.893345,-2.149204

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crown Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Walton 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's CofE (C) First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Dominic's Priory School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Walton Priory Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartys School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-218364) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mumbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-ey369750) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flourish Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-montessori-day-nursery-2889449) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Elmhurst House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmhurst-house-day-nursery-ey470198) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Smartys Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-pre-school-nursery-ey344031) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smartys Toddler Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-toddler-nursery-218486) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smartys Little Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smartys Little Stars Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smartys Little Stars Nursery take?

Smartys Little Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smartys Little Stars Nursery?

Smartys Little Stars Nursery is run by Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smartys Little Stars Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Smartys Little Stars Nursery?

You can call 01785 812828 and visit smartysdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smartys+Little+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJEV_X81tuekgRTDStgJ52o-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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