# CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery

CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery is a full-day nursery at 78 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, PRESTON, PR4 6AQ, in Tarleton, Lancashire. It is registered for 52 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by CareLoveLearn Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 78 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, PRESTON, PR4 6AQ
- Registered places: 52
- Run by: [CareLoveLearn Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/carelovelearn-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2802130

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2802130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802130)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 78 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, PRESTON, PR4 6AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.684299,-2.831672

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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.

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tarleton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Tarleton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Briar Dene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briar-dene-nursery-ey548292) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bank Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-309225) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Fairy Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-2674249) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey449320) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Walmer Bridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmer-bridge-day-nursery-ey102250) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey488592) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery's Ofsted rating?

CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery was inspected on 4 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery take?

CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery?

CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery is run by CareLoveLearn Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802130)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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