# Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts

Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts is a full-day nursery at Monkston Community Centre, St. Bartholomews, Monkston, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9FJ, in Monkston, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-st-barts-2603041  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Monkston Community Centre, St. Bartholomews, Monkston, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9FJ
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 07470 637617
- Website: http://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/monkston-st-barts
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2603041

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 18 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 8 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2603041). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Monkston Community Centre, St. Bartholomews, Monkston, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.035051,-0.700105

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Middleton, 0.3 miles
- Park: Eridge Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kents Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wilsley Pound Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kents Hill Park and Sports 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school | All-through | 3–16 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakgrove School | All-through | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Heronshill School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Middleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broughton Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn at Kents Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-ey447040) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Monkston Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-park-ey437560) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Headstart Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637893) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn at Mulberry Bear](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-2696739) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Walton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-nursery-ey349307) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chipmonks Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmonks-pre-school-limited-ey478887) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Good at its inspection on 18 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts take?

Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts?

Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts?

You can call 07470 637617 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+Monkston+St.+Bart%27s&query_place_id=ChIJY2Jha8yrd0gRinhkjykmWRI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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