Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Pendle
Smartypants Childcare 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: Day Nursery, Little Marsden Parish Centre, 194 Hibson Road, BB9 0DZ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery
What is Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Smartypants Childcare 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 Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery last inspected?
Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Smartypants Childcare 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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