# Chuckles Childcare Warton

Chuckles Childcare Warton is a full-day nursery at 1 Harbour Lane, Warton, PRESTON, PR4 1YA, in Warton, Lancashire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-childcare-warton-2692479  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Harbour Lane, Warton, PRESTON, PR4 1YA
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: 2692479

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 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/16/2692479

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2692479). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692479)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692479)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692479)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/126750)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Harbour Lane, Warton, PRESTON, PR4 1YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.752689,-2.893018

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bridges Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Strike Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Freckleton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Silverdawn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdawn-day-nursery-ey104411) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-warton-309505) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-bear-pre-school-and-nursery-ey537084) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ribby Hall Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribby-hall-nursery-and-preschool-309747) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-2824381) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-kirkham-2895785) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chuckles Childcare Warton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chuckles Childcare Warton Good at its inspection on 18 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chuckles Childcare Warton take?

Chuckles Childcare Warton is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692479)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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