# Beehive Pre-School Playgroup

Beehive Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at York Beehive Pre School Playgroup, Low Moor Centre, Bray Road, York, YO10 4JG, in University, York. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-pre-school-playgroup-ey563546  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: York Beehive Pre School Playgroup, Low Moor Centre, Bray Road, York, YO10 4JG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01904 849100
- Website: http://www.beehivepreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY563546

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563546

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference EY563546). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563546)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563546)
- 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/EY563546)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/244960)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: York Beehive Pre School Playgroup, Low Moor Centre, Bray Road, York, YO10 4JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.941738,-1.065825

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Bray Road Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Danesgate Community |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| York Steiner School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fishergate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fulford Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulford-pre-school-cio-ey545363) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Adventurers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventurers-day-nursery-ltd-2645130) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fulford Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulford-montessori-nursery-ltd-2774097) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Funfishers Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funfishers-out-of-school-club-321571) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [My Ohana York Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-york-nursery-ey446188) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Walmgate Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmgate-day-nursery-2697150) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beehive Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beehive Pre-School Playgroup take?

Beehive Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Beehive Pre-School Playgroup?

York is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Beehive Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01904 849100 and visit www.beehivepreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563546)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beehive+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJG7JpIkkweUgRH2zIIa3DAlA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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