# Worcester Early Years Centre

Worcester Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Manor Farm, Malvern Road, Lower Wick, WR2 4BS, in Lower Wick, Worcestershire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worcester-early-years-centre-ey491783  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manor Farm, Malvern Road, Lower Wick, WR2 4BS
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01905 749291
- Website: http://www.worcestereyc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491783

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491783

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY491783). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491783)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491783)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491783)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/802613)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manor Farm, Malvern Road, Lower Wick, WR2 4BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.172016,-2.233291

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Worcestershire 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitmaston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The King's School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-day-nursery-ey378870) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Victoria House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-house-day-nursery-limited-ey338974) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rushwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushwick-pre-school-205296) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Powick Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/powick-preschool-205277) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Battenhall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/battenhall-nursery-ey556278) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [London Road Playgroup And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-playgroup-and-pre-school-2507798) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Worcester Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Worcester Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 29 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Worcester Early Years Centre take?

Worcester Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Worcester Early Years Centre?

Worcester Foregate Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Worcester Early Years Centre?

You can call 01905 749291 and visit www.worcestereyc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491783)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Worcester+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJObkRvZ_wcEgRfKfDSUeUK-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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