# Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow is a full-day nursery at Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Bell Meadow Business, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CH4 9EP, in Christleton & Huntington, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 94 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Spinney Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinney-day-nursery-bell-meadow-ey380712  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Bell Meadow Business, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CH4 9EP
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 01244 577948
- Website: https://thespinneydaynursery.co.uk/bell-meadow/
- Run by: [The Spinney Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-spinney-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY380712

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 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/EY380712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY380712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380712)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380712)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380712)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/290925)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Bell Meadow Business, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CH4 9EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.136590,-2.921103

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thrive Grosvenor House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-grosvenor-house-304975) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Dodleston Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dodleston-pre-school-305044) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Jigsaw Curzon House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-curzon-house-nursery-305125) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [St Peter's Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-playscheme-sin00012632rfvb) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:45–17:30 | 2.0 miles |
| [Belgrave Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belgrave-pre-school-playgroup-304974) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Olive tree preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-preschool-2743796) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow take?

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow?

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow is run by The Spinney Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow?

You can call 01244 577948 and visit thespinneydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY380712)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Spinney+Day+Nursery+Bell+Meadow+and+Holiday+Club&query_place_id=ChIJNztoMqrDekgRpBy7Gbi6e98)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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