# Tiddlywinks York

Tiddlywinks York is a full-day nursery at Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York, YO19 5UW, in Osbaldwick, York. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tiddlywinks Private Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-york-ey275935  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York, YO19 5UW
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01904 415144
- Website: https://www.tiddlywinks-childcare.co.uk/our-settings/york-nursery/
- Run by: [Tiddlywinks Private Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiddlywinks-private-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY275935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 February 2025, 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/EY275935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY275935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275935)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275935)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245925)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York, YO19 5UW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.959698,-1.030802

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 York 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osbaldwick Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Badger Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hempland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Osbaldwick Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osbaldwick-montessori-2786964) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [York Campus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-campus-nursery-2769598) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Badgers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-pre-school-ey410461) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Burnholme Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnholme-day-nursery-ey560966) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [My Ohana York Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-york-nursery-ey446188) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stockton Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockton-lane-pre-school-2783162) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks York's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks York Good at its inspection on 4 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks York take?

Tiddlywinks York is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tiddlywinks York?

Tiddlywinks York is run by Tiddlywinks Private Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks York?

You can call 01904 415144 and visit www.tiddlywinks-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275935)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddlywinks+Private+Day+Nursery+York&query_place_id=ChIJGbG_jCgueUgR3cwsAe3vlLk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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