# Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school

Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0BU, in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fredas-community-playgroup-and-pre-school-2612286  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0BU
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01729 824884
- Ofsted URN: 2612286

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2022, 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/16/2612286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2612286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612286)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612286)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1987592)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.073665,-2.283617

- Station: Settle, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Settle Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giggleswick School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Giggleswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Settle College | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipmonks Day Nursery Hellifield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmonks-day-nursery-hellifield-ey561543) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Sparkles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkles-ey548493) | Good |  |  | 9.0 miles |
| [Kidz Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-ey479648) | Good |  |  | 9.2 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-2532533) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 11 miles |
| [Pendle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendle-nursery-502203) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school Good at its inspection on 8 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school take?

Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school?

Settle is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school?

You can call 01729 824884.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612286)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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