Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: 15-16 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PG
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School 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 Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepalese Vansa Ghar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Kitchen at The Lord Burghley Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Smithers of Stamford Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Scandimania Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cakes & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cook Stamford Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School
What is Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School's food hygiene rating?
Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School 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 Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School last inspected?
Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School 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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