# Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr)

Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr) is a full-day nursery at 8 Bawtry Road, DONCASTER, DN4 5NW, in Belle Vue, Doncaster. It is registered for 32 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 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-bessacarr-ey416442  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Bawtry Road, DONCASTER, DN4 5NW
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01302 533668
- Ofsted URN: EY416442

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 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/EY416442

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY416442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416442)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416442)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416442)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/366352)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Bawtry Road, DONCASTER, DN4 5NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.514534,-1.094807

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cornflower Drive Playground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Runway Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lakeside, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Doncaster there are about 4.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Doncaster School for Deaf Children |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster |  | 5–19 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Intake Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Plover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-st-marys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2545639) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey318526) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [MD Doncaster Limited T/A Stadium Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/md-doncaster-limited-t-a-stadium-stars-day-nursery-2723055) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddiewinks @ Plover Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiewinks-plover-primary-2651887) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Granby Nursery Intake](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-nursery-intake-2787403) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Granby Nursery Doncaster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-nursery-doncaster-2753547) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr) Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr) take?

Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr)?

You can call 01302 533668.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416442)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddlywinks+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJvWvkRPUOeUgR2A626G7E5aE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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