# Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited

Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited is a full-day nursery at Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AA, in Old Brumby, North Lincolnshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toy-box-nursery-scunthorpe-limited-ey482982  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AA
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01724 857126
- Website: http://www.thetoyboxnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY482982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY482982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY482982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482982)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482982)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/733037)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.582550,-0.655420

- Station: Scunthorpe, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 North Lincolnshire there are about 3.7 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushfield Road Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Frodingham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Priory Lane Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey547716) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-nursery-ey497563) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bears-nursery-2886066) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-private-day-nursery-scunthorpe-ey309583) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kingsway Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsway-childrens-centre-205736) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-stars-day-nursery-ey335593) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited take?

Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited?

Scunthorpe is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited?

You can call 01724 857126 and visit www.thetoyboxnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482982)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toy+Box+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJkwNGJyLleEgRoPZ6MDC2COw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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