# Dodleston Pre-School

Dodleston Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN, in Dodleston, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dodleston-pre-school-305044  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07938 465435
- Website: http://www.dodlestonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, 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/16/305044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1983 (Reference 305044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305044)
- 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/16/305044)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.142183,-2.956977

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinney-day-nursery-bell-meadow-ey380712) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kinnerton Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinnerton-little-acorns-sin00011119tpsh) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:55 | 2.0 miles |
| [Broughton Primaries Play Buddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-primaries-play-buddies-sin00012259gplc) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–17:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [S4YC @ Rocking Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-rocking-horse-day-nursery-sin00013366gsjp) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Jigsaw Curzon House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-curzon-house-nursery-305125) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [St Peter's Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-playscheme-sin00012632rfvb) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:45–17:30 | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dodleston Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dodleston Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dodleston Pre-School take?

Dodleston Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dodleston Pre-School?

You can call 07938 465435 and visit www.dodlestonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305044)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dodleston+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJk1pWXp3DekgRzPCC7pQ2U9s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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