# Appletree Nursery School Little Pips

Appletree Nursery School Little Pips is a sessional pre-school at Appletree Nursery School, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB, in Marsh, Lancashire. It is registered for 6 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-nursery-school-little-pips-2804839  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Appletree Nursery School, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
- Registered places: 6
- Phone: 01524 64132
- Website: https://appletreenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2804839

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2804839). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804839)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804839)
- Registered places: 6 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804839)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Appletree Nursery School, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.047800,-2.816050

- Station: Lancaster, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Freeman's Woods, 0.3 miles
- Park: Quay Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dallas Road Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Loyne Specialist School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Appledore Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appledore-montessori-2680361) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey410312) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lancaster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lancaster-ey241718) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lancaster Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-ey491949) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nippers Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey320829) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nazareth House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-ey445791) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Appletree Nursery School Little Pips take?

Appletree Nursery School Little Pips is registered with Ofsted for up to 6 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Appletree Nursery School Little Pips?

Lancaster is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Appletree Nursery School Little Pips?

You can call 01524 64132 and visit appletreenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804839)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Appletree+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJS_EhwHZie0gRdKKV2er4Sbo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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