# Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School

Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School is a full-day nursery at Dob Bridge Cottage, Brick Croft Lane, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9AA, in Croston, Lancashire. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey449320  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dob Bridge Cottage, Brick Croft Lane, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9AA
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01772 601074
- Ofsted URN: EY449320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 2022, 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/EY449320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY449320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449320)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1003844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dob Bridge Cottage, Brick Croft Lane, Croston, LEYLAND, PR26 9AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.667557,-2.778353

- Station: Croston, under 0.1 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Croston Village Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey488592) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Fairy Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-2674249) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bank Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-309225) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Moss Side Village Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moss-side-village-playgroup-309394) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Thrive Leyland Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-leyland-meadows-ey499417) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School take?

Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School?

Croston is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School?

You can call 01772 601074.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Croston+Acorns+Nursery+and+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJlYDsLwkTe0gRmZt7i4_9Plo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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