# Building Blocks Child Care

Building Blocks Child Care is a full-day nursery at 32 Cottam Avenue, Preston, PR2 3XE, in Ingol, Lancashire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-child-care-ey477240  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32 Cottam Avenue, Preston, PR2 3XE
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 07715 875599
- Ofsted URN: EY477240

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 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/EY477240

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY477240). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477240)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477240)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477240)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/335321)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 32 Cottam Avenue, Preston, PR2 3XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779030,-2.743674

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haslam Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-ingol-2783409) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pool House Under 5's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pool-house-under-5s-nursery-502191) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey269734) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Andrew's Preschool Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-preschool-ashton-2695895) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Anthony's Pre-School/Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-anthonys-pre-school-playgroup-309463) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cottam Before and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-before-and-after-school-club-ey290000) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Building Blocks Child Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Building Blocks Child Care Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Building Blocks Child Care take?

Building Blocks Child Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Building Blocks Child Care?

You can call 07715 875599.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477240)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Building+Blocks+Child+Care+Nursery+-+Preston&query_place_id=ChIJZ0IluMJte0gRKDz-RntDFbM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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