# The Island Little Herons Childcare

The Island Little Herons Childcare is a full-day nursery at Wootton Cp School, Church Road, Wootton Bridge, RYDE, PO33 4PT, in Fernhill, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Island Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-little-herons-childcare-ey429986  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wootton Cp School, Church Road, Wootton Bridge, RYDE, PO33 4PT
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01983 884801
- Website: https://www.islanddaynursery.co.uk/nursery-wootton/
- Run by: [The Island Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-island-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY429986

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, 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/EY429986

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY429986). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429986)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429986)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429986)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wootton Cp School, Church Road, Wootton Bridge, RYDE, PO33 4PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725824,-1.236946

- Station: Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway), 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Priory School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binstead-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey368896) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Preschool And Out Of Schools Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-preschool-and-out-of-schools-club-2537592) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Island Day Nursery - Barton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-day-nursery-barton-2879564) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Newport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-newport-ey402215) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Island Little Herons Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Island Little Herons Childcare Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Island Little Herons Childcare take?

The Island Little Herons Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Island Little Herons Childcare?

The Island Little Herons Childcare is run by The Island Day Nursery Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Island Little Herons Childcare?

Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Island Little Herons Childcare?

You can call 01983 884801 and visit www.islanddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429986)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Island+Little+Herons&query_place_id=ChIJcYSQSKVjdEgRtodeS2fYIdc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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