# Delaware Pre School

Delaware Pre School is a full-day nursery at Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9EZ, in Drakewalls, Cornwall. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/delaware-pre-school-ey383189  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9EZ
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01822 832093
- Website: http://www.delawarepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY383189

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, 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/EY383189

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2009 (Reference EY383189). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383189)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383189)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383189)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.514732,-4.227259

- Station: Gunnislake, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ainstable (Millennium Green), under 0.1 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Copper Fields School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Lowen School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Harrowbarrow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harrowbarrow And Metherell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrowbarrow-and-metherell-pre-school-ey542323) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Tamar Valley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamar-valley-preschool-2848163) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kelliwik Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelliwik-childcare-ltd-2857640) |  |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Bambinos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ey350857) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [The Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-2805306) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Whitchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-preschool-106278) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Delaware Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Delaware Pre School Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Delaware Pre School take?

Delaware Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Delaware Pre School?

Gunnislake is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Delaware Pre School?

You can call 01822 832093 and visit www.delawarepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383189)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Delaware+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ_b4dUBmIbEgRi_9vN0GtLek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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