# Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup

Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Top End, Great Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2HA, in Upper End, Leicestershire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-dalby-pre-school-playgroup-226329  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Top End, Great Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2HA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07496 453602
- Website: http://www.greatdalbypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 226329

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/16/226329

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 226329). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226329)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226329)
- 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/16/226329)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1536378)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Top End, Great Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.722525,-0.904908

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dalby School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rascals - Burton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-burton-road-ey491238) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Melton Mowbray Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melton-mowbray-nursery-school-2637815) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-ey339717) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-ey467495) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Oasis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oasis-family-centre-ey558417) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Early Years Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-school-ey386086) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Great Dalby Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07496 453602 and visit www.greatdalbypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226329)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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