# Smiley Faces Day Nursery (Thorney) Limited

Smiley Faces Day Nursery (Thorney) Limited is a full-day nursery at The Gatehouse, Bedford Hall, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, in Thorney, Peterborough. It is registered for 37 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-faces-day-nursery-thorney-limited-2886300  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gatehouse, Bedford Hall, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE
- Registered places: 37
- Ofsted URN: 2886300

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2886300). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886300)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886300)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886300)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gatehouse, Bedford Hall, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.624602,-0.107603

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Bedford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddlers Inn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-inn-day-nursery-256838) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (EA) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ea-ltd-2753074) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Lilliput Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-221920) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Enya's Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enyas-childcare-ltd-ey499363) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Crowland Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowland-community-childcare-253607) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Pre-School Parnwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-parnwell-ey455314) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Smiley Faces Day Nursery (Thorney) Limited take?

Smiley Faces Day Nursery (Thorney) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886300)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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