# Ducklings

Ducklings is a sessional pre-school at Emerson Valley Hall, Roeburn Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK4 2DF, in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-ey287576  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Emerson Valley Hall, Roeburn Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK4 2DF
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07470 637618
- Website: http://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/tattenhoepark
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY287576

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2021, 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/EY287576

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY287576). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287576)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287576)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Emerson Valley Hall, Roeburn Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK4 2DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.000921,-0.777557

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tattenhoe Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tattenhoe Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Emerson Valley District Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Howe Park Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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 15 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Romans Field School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Giles Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Wendy House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-141769) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milton Keynes Preparatory School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-keynes-preparatory-school-ey284818) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rascals Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-preschool-2697767) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn at Westcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Home From Home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-2533126) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Good at its inspection on 22 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings take?

Ducklings is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings?

Ducklings is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings?

Bletchley is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings?

You can call 07470 637618 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287576)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+Tattenhoe+Park&query_place_id=ChIJ0efSkpT_dkgRZ_AwQeRTN_0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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