# Thrift Farm Day Nursery

Thrift Farm Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thrift Farm, Buckingham Road, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ, in Horwood, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Farm Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrift-farm-day-nursery-2678190  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thrift Farm, Buckingham Road, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01908 643539
- Website: https://www.thrift-farm.co.uk/day-nursery-and-pre-school/
- Run by: [Farm Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/farm-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2678190

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, 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/16/2678190

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2678190). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678190)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678190)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678190)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1501829)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thrift Farm, Buckingham Road, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.985368,-0.817401

- Park: Tattenhoe Valley Park, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whaddon CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Giles Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings@TattenhoePark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-tattenhoepark-2636740) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-ey393354) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Acorn at Westcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey555201) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Fledglings Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-montessori-preschool-ey481840) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thrift Farm Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thrift Farm Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thrift Farm Day Nursery take?

Thrift Farm Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thrift Farm Day Nursery?

Thrift Farm Day Nursery is run by Farm Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Thrift Farm Day Nursery?

You can call 01908 643539 and visit www.thrift-farm.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678190)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thrift+Farm+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJu1AoYGNVdkgRhMAZ0SdaWm4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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