# Childsplay Day Nursery

Childsplay Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Catherine Beckett Community Centre, Deepdale Road, PRESTON, PR1 5AR, in Deepdale, Lancashire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-2733354  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Catherine Beckett Community Centre, Deepdale Road, PRESTON, PR1 5AR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07870 485184
- Ofsted URN: 2733354

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733354

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2733354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733354)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733354)
- 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/16/2733354)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Catherine Beckett Community Centre, Deepdale Road, PRESTON, PR1 5AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.764444,-2.690716

- Station: Preston, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moor Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Exercise yards, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Acorns Primary School |  | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Li'l Champs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lil-champs-ey493012) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Sparkles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparkles-nursery-ey415668) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Maahad Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maahad-neighbourhood-nursery-ey413606) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Carey Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery and Educational Services Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-and-educational-services-ltd-ey337869) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-urban-forest-school-nursery-ey338619) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childsplay Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Childsplay Day Nursery was inspected on 20 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Childsplay Day Nursery take?

Childsplay Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Childsplay Day Nursery?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Childsplay Day Nursery?

You can call 07870 485184.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733354)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Preston+Childsplay+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK04MsGlye0gRs7-pImjFNVY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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