# Smartys Toddler Nursery

Smartys Toddler Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 and 4 Taverners Drive, Little Stoke, Stone, ST15 8QF, in Little Stoke, Staffordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 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-toddler-nursery-218486  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 and 4 Taverners Drive, Little Stoke, Stone, ST15 8QF
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smartys-day-nursery-stone-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 218486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 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/16/218486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2001 (Reference 218486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218486)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 and 4 Taverners Drive, Little Stoke, Stone, ST15 8QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.890856,-2.125028

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Aston Lodge Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Christ Church CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Dominic's Priory School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 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) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Alleyne's Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartys Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-pre-school-nursery-ey344031) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flourish Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-montessori-day-nursery-2889449) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Smartys School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-218364) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Smartys Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-ey478854) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mumbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-ey369750) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Elmhurst House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmhurst-house-day-nursery-ey470198) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smartys Toddler Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smartys Toddler Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smartys Toddler Nursery take?

Smartys Toddler Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smartys Toddler Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Smartys Toddler Nursery?

Stone is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218486)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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