# Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School

Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Fountains Playgroup & Pre School, Grantley, RIPON, HG4 3PJ, in High Grantley, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountains-playgroup-and-pre-school-400414  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fountains Playgroup & Pre School, Grantley, RIPON, HG4 3PJ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01765 620019
- Website: http://www.fountainspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400414

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400414

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1996 (Reference 400414). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400414)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400414)
- 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/16/400414)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fountains Playgroup & Pre School, Grantley, RIPON, HG4 3PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.124703,-1.645754

- 2 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkby-malzeard-pre-school-400352) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Yellow Ribbon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ribbon-preschool-2900707) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-2879488) |  |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery/Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-playgroup-ey493426) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Kindercare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-ey300452) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey221441) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School take?

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

### How do I contact Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School?

You can call 01765 620019 and visit www.fountainspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400414)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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