# Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup

Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Main Street, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RE, in Embsay, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embsay-with-eastby-pre-school-playgroup-400454  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Main Street, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RE
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 400454

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 400454). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1861490)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Main Street, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.980389,-1.986306

- Station: Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway), 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Embsay Playground, under 0.1 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embsay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Embsay Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embsay-childrens-centre-400136) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey259565) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Brougham Street Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brougham-street-nursery-school-ey396595) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey372710) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2706000) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2782041) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup take?

Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup?

Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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