# Whitecross Day Nursery

Whitecross Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Whitecross Nursery School & Creche, 166 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DH, in Ryelands, Herefordshire. It is registered for 86 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 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitecross-day-nursery-2518837  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitecross Nursery School & Creche, 166 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DH
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01432 266632
- Website: https://www.whitecrossdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2518837

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/16/2518837

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2518837). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518837)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518837)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518837)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/488803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitecross Nursery School & Creche, 166 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.059183,-2.730190

- Station: Hereford, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holmer CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nestlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-2765739) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holmer Preschool and Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmer-preschool-and-afterschool-club-2880193) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lollipops Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-nursery-and-creche-ey459524) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Trinity Treetots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-treetots-nursery-ey415870) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-creche-ey414908) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-and-kids-club-ey388087) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Whitecross Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Whitecross Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

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

Hereford is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whitecross Day Nursery?

You can call 01432 266632 and visit www.whitecrossdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518837)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whitecross+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMXGDdBZKcEgRJqn8PaVEU7Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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