# The Little Den Day Nursery

The Little Den Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Midway Offices, 68 Stone Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SP, in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Little Den Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-2602593  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Midway Offices, 68 Stone Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01782 658847
- Website: http://thelittledendaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little Den Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-den-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2602593

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 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/16/2602593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2602593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602593)
- 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/16/2602593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Midway Offices, 68 Stone Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.983090,-2.200961

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church Lane Public Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Public Open Space at Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles
- Park: Public Open Space at Sandringham Crescent, 0.4 miles
- Park: Public Open Space at Buckingham Crescent, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hanford Play Area, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Avenue |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Priory CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ash Green Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Hanford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hanford-2678363) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Trentham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trentham-pre-school-224730) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Field House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-house-day-nursery-ey332404) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nurture Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-childcare-2628527) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sapphire-Minton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sapphire-minton-nursery-2885520) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Potters Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-potters-nursery-ey412560) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Den Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Den Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Den Day Nursery take?

The Little Den Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little Den Day Nursery?

The Little Den Day Nursery is run by The Little Den Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Little Den Day Nursery?

You can call 01782 658847 and visit thelittledendaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602593)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Den+Day+Nursery+-+Hanford&query_place_id=ChIJD6bIsXFpekgRzMJh0oHjbdo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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