# Smiles

Smiles is a full-day nursery at The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AA, in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Smiles North East Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-ey539912  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AA
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 07473 455295
- Website: https://smilesnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Smiles North East Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smiles-north-east-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY539912

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, 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/EY539912

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY539912). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539912)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539912)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539912)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/927972)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.601552,-1.280859

- Station: Billingham, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cotswold Park, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Billingham South Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pentland Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Roseberry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oakdene Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ash Trees Academy |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey539996) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Piglets Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-playgroup-ey260057) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tummyticklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tummyticklers-ey438503) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Billingham Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billingham-childrens-day-nursery-305924) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [New Life Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-life-day-care-ey465660) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Forest Friends Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-friends-childcare-ey560246) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiles's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiles Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiles take?

Smiles is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smiles?

Smiles is run by Smiles North East Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smiles?

Billingham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smiles?

You can call 07473 455295 and visit smilesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539912)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smiles+Nursery+Billingham&query_place_id=ChIJyaT3PaqSfkgRetKH0ZW8JfM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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