# Carey Childcare Centre

Carey Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX, in Preston, Lancashire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX
- Registered places: 44
- Ofsted URN: EY501813

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 2024, 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/EY501813

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY501813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501813)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501813)
- 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/EY501813)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.760158,-2.693619

- 57 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Winckley Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Frenchwood Knoll, 0.4 miles
- Park: Avenham Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-2733354) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Li'l Champs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lil-champs-ey493012) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oxford Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-ey555571) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-urban-forest-school-nursery-ey338619) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Sparkles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparkles-nursery-ey415668) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carey Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carey Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 23 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carey Childcare Centre take?

Carey Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carey Childcare Centre?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501813)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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