# Alne Preschool Playgroup

Alne Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Alne Primary School, Main Street, Alne, YORK, YO61 1RT, in Alne, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alne-preschool-playgroup-ey460779  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Alne Primary School, Main Street, Alne, YORK, YO61 1RT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01347 830011
- Website: http://www.alnepreschoolplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY460779

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460779

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY460779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460779)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460779)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460779)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1850994)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alne Primary School, Main Street, Alne, YORK, YO61 1RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.082013,-1.244967

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Alne | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-twinkle-day-nursery-ey485829) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [LiveWires Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/livewires-pre-school-2592173) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Easingwold](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-easingwold-ey497103) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Live Wires Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/live-wires-club-ltd-ey318549) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [BusyBodies Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busybodies-private-day-nursery-2796713) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Sutton on the Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-on-the-forest-preschool-400379) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alne Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Alne Preschool Playgroup was inspected on 23 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Alne Preschool Playgroup take?

Alne Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Alne Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01347 830011 and visit www.alnepreschoolplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460779)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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