# Treetops Vicar Water

Treetops Vicar Water is a full-day nursery at 123 Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AA, in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-vicar-water-ey416514  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 123 Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AA
- Registered places: 56
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY416514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY416514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416514)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416514)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 123 Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.160207,-1.123508

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vicar Water Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Vicar Water Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Klyppr Village Park, 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Barlow Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| John T Rice Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holly Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Forest Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Garibaldi School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-enchanted-garden-day-nursery-ey443659) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Paper Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ey406191) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Cedar House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-house-day-nursery-ey466733) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Cherubs Children's Centre Wynndale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-childrens-centre-wynndale-ey491335) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kidzgrove Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzgrove-daycare-ltd-2693952) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Safe Haven day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-haven-day-nursery-2748279) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Treetops Vicar Water's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Treetops Vicar Water Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Treetops Vicar Water take?

Treetops Vicar Water is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Treetops Vicar Water?

Treetops Vicar Water is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416514)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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