# Smilers Nursery Ltd

Smilers Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 54 High Street, SANDY, SG19 1AJ, in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 66 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Smilers Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524061  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 High Street, SANDY, SG19 1AJ
- Registered places: 66
- Run by: [Smilers Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smilers-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2524061

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 28 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 11 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524061

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2524061). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524061)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524061)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 High Street, SANDY, SG19 1AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.126395,-0.283427

- Station: Sandy, 0.1 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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 Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Robert Peel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Laburnum Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Sandy Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-day-nursery-ey459718) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Sandy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-sandy-219271) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Harper's Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-ltd-ey349379) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ickwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickwell-pre-school-219263) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-extended-services-ey482746) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Potton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potton-pre-school-ey396150) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smilers Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Smilers Nursery Ltd was inspected on 28 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Smilers Nursery Ltd take?

Smilers Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smilers Nursery Ltd?

Smilers Nursery Ltd is run by Smilers Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smilers Nursery Ltd?

Sandy is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524061)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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