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Pre-schools in Preston

There are 81 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Preston, Lancashire, and 59 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools
81
Outstanding
9
Good
50
After-school clubs
20

81 nurseries near Preston

Within 5 miles, closest first.
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Greyfriars, Fulwood

Kids Planet Fulwood

22 Black Bull Lane, Fulwood · PR2 3PX

0.7 miles from Preston
OfstedGoodNov 2023Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Fulwood, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 72 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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City Centre, Preston

Mini's Daycare

60 - 62 Lodge Street, Preston · PR1 8XE

0.8 miles from Preston
OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care31 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 31 places and run by Mini Magees Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Penwortham, Preston

Kensington Nursery

Kensington Nursery School, 44-46 Kensington Avenue · PR1 0EE

1.2 miles from Preston
OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care50 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 50 places and run by Townley House Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Lea & Larches, Preston

Nursery @ Lea

Lea Cp School, Greavestown Lane · PR2 1PD

1.4 miles from Preston
OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care110 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 110 places and run by Schools Out Childcare Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Fulwood, Preston

Little Acorns Pre-School

Kennington Primary School, Kennington Road · PR2 8ER

1.4 miles from Preston
OfstedOutstandingSep 2024Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 36 places and run by The Little Acorns Pre-School And Oaks Afterschool Club.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in Preston at a glance

Inspection results
59 of the 81 pre-schools within 5 miles of Preston (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 9 Outstanding and 50 Good.
Ages taken
80 list babies under 2, 81 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 81 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Lancashire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about pre-schools in Preston

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 81 Ofsted-registered pre-schools within 5 miles of Preston. 9 are rated Outstanding and 50 are rated Good at their latest inspection.