# Walmgate Day Nursery

Walmgate Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Walmgate Day Nursery, 34 Walmgate, YORK, YO1 9TJ, in Foss Islands, York. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmgate-day-nursery-2697150  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Walmgate Day Nursery, 34 Walmgate, YORK, YO1 9TJ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01904 733833
- Website: https://www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2697150

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/16/2697150

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2697150). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697150)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697150)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697150)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 May 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Walmgate Day Nursery, 34 Walmgate, YORK, YO1 9TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.957263,-1.076686

- Station: York, 0.7 miles
- 32 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eye of York, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tower Gardens, St George's Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: North Street Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Graveyard of St Maurice Church, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dean's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Scarcroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bootham School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Park Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Funfishers Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funfishers-out-of-school-club-321571) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-ey562081) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Scarcroft Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarcroft-green-nursery-ey227482) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-ey463376) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Phoenix Under 5s Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-under-5s-preschool-321586) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dinky Groves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-groves-day-nursery-2632291) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Walmgate Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Walmgate Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Walmgate Day Nursery take?

Walmgate Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Walmgate Day Nursery?

York is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Walmgate Day Nursery?

You can call 01904 733833 and visit www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697150)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Walmgate+Day+Nursery+York&query_place_id=ChIJ0wgBTK4xeUgR-iMw-NqtpCc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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