# Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery

Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery is a full-day nursery at Strike Lane Primary School, Strike Lane, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1HR, in Freckleton, Lancashire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-bear-pre-school-and-nursery-ey537084  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Strike Lane Primary School, Strike Lane, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1HR
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01772 633390
- Website: http://www.bluebearpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY537084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537084)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Strike Lane Primary School, Strike Lane, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.760127,-2.867981

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Freckleton Playground for children, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Freckleton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Silverdawn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdawn-day-nursery-ey104411) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Chuckles Childcare Warton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-childcare-warton-2692479) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-2824381) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-kirkham-2895785) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey393726) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-warton-309505) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery take?

Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery?

You can call 01772 633390 and visit www.bluebearpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537084)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Bear+Pre+School+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt-whe7Fre0gR_ZK-9kOgglI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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