# The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot

The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot is a full-day nursery at The Co-operative Childcare, Shrewsbury Road, Swindon, SN3 3AH, in Park North, Swindon. It is registered for 68 children. It is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-walcot-2886059  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Co-operative Childcare, Shrewsbury Road, Swindon, SN3 3AH
- Registered places: 68
- Run by: [Places For Children (PFP) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-pfp-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2886059

## 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 February 2026 (Reference 2886059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886059)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886059)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/252989)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Co-operative Childcare, Shrewsbury Road, Swindon, SN3 3AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.559168,-1.757617

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Buckhurst Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lawns Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Buckhurst Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Eastern Avenue Play Area, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Swindon there are about 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nyland School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Goddard Park Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-ey302989) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Inquisitive Minds Upham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inquisitive-minds-upham-road-2889688) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eldene Preschool and Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-2861655) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bramble House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-house-day-nursery-ey463233) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Coleview Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coleview-pre-school-109054) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Croft Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-playgroup-109058) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot take?

The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot?

The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886059)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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