Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 382-384 Werrington Road, Bucknall, ST2 9AB
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknall Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Bucknall Store Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aurora Hanley School School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Beck's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucknall Oatcakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Abbey Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery
What is Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Little Explorers Childrens Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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