Which nurseries in PR4 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of PR4 include Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in PR4 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in PR4?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in PR4, Preston

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of PR4, Preston, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingRural East FyldePreston · PR4 0XG

Rural East Fylde, Preston

Natures Nursery Barn

East Barn, Clifton fields · PR4 0XG

0.7 miles from PR4

Not yet gradedFull day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Preston. Registered for 51 places and run by Nature's Nursery Barn Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFreckletonPreston · PR4 1HR

Freckleton, Preston

Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery

Strike Lane Primary School, Strike Lane · PR4 1HR

1.5 miles from PR4

OfstedOutstandingJan 2025Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 44 places and run by Blue Bear Pre-School(freckleton) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKirkhamPreston · PR4 3RB

Kirkham, Preston

Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham

Tree Tots Nursery, Freckleton Road · PR4 3RB

2.1 miles from PR4

Not yet gradedFull day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Preston. Registered for 90 places and run by TREE TOTS KIRKHAM LIMITED.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWartonPreston · PR4 1AD

Warton, Preston

Silverdawn Day Nursery

23 LYTHAM ROAD, WARTON · PR4 1AD

2.2 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Hunt, Elisa Charlotte Simmonds Ashby.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKirkhamPreston · PR4 2TJ

Kirkham, Preston

Stepping Stones

76 Marsden Street, Kirkham · PR4 2TJ

2.4 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 32 places and run by Noblett, Estelle Louise.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWartonPreston · PR4 1YA

Warton, Preston

Chuckles Childcare Warton

1 Harbour Lane, Warton · PR4 1YA

2.5 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodDec 2024Full day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 65 places and run by Chuckles Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKirkhamPreston · PR4 2AN

Kirkham, Preston

The Park Pre-School

Community Centre, Mill Street · PR4 2AN

2.6 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodNov 2024Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Dugdale, Karen Dorothy.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLongtonLancashire · PR4 5ZJ

Longton, Lancashire

Ashleigh Nursery School

Ashleigh Nursery School, Marsh Lane · PR4 5ZJ

2.6 miles from PR4

Inspected December 2025Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Longton, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 72 places and run by Icedean Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWartonLancashire · PR4 1AS

Warton, Lancashire

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton

BAE Systems, Rake Lane · PR4 1AS

2.8 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodMar 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Warton, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKirkhamPreston · PR4 2JP

Kirkham, Preston

Kirkham Pre-School Ltd

Methodist Church, Nelson Street · PR4 2JP

2.8 miles from PR4

OfstedGoodSep 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Preston, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 30 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in PR4 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of PR4 (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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