# Smartys Pre-School Nursery

Smartys Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at 225 Lichfield Road, Stone, ST15 8QB, in Little Stoke, Staffordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-pre-school-nursery-ey344031  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 225 Lichfield Road, Stone, ST15 8QB
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01785 817974
- Website: https://smartysdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smartys-day-nursery-stone-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY344031

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, 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/EY344031

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY344031). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344031)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344031)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344031)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195513)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 225 Lichfield Road, Stone, ST15 8QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.893196,-2.130400

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Aston Lodge Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE (C) First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Dominic's Priory School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Oulton CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.8 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) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartys Toddler Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-toddler-nursery-218486) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flourish Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-montessori-day-nursery-2889449) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Smartys School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-218364) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smartys Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-ey478854) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mumbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-ey369750) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Elmhurst House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmhurst-house-day-nursery-ey470198) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smartys Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smartys Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smartys Pre-School Nursery take?

Smartys Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smartys Pre-School Nursery?

Smartys Pre-School Nursery is run by Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smartys Pre-School Nursery?

Stone is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smartys Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 01785 817974 and visit smartysdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344031)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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