# Ducklings Pre-School

Ducklings Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DB, in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DB
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07470 637615
- Website: http://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/westcroft
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY285200

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 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/EY285200

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY285200). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285200)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285200)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285200)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.004718,-0.796160

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Howe Park Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oxley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shenley Wood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Emerson Valley District Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Kingsmead Spinney, 0.5 miles
- 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Giles Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Priory Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn at Westcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey555201) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-ey393354) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ducklings Shenley Brook End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-shenley-brook-end-2538395) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ducklings@TattenhoePark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-tattenhoepark-2636740) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-ey287576) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ducklings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ducklings Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings Pre-School?

Ducklings Pre-School is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

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

You can call 07470 637615 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285200)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+Westcroft%2C+Milton+Keynes&query_place_id=ChIJY2cjbcL_dkgRMP4JkDq5lI8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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