# Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield

Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield is a sessional pre-school at Part building 20, College Road, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, in Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It is run by Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-preschool-cranfield-2870167  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Part building 20, College Road, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/growing-stars-pre-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870167

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2870167). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870167)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870167)
- 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/16/2870167)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Part building 20, College Road, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.069817,-0.630802

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Wharley End Play Area, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| North Crawley CofE School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Holywell School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherry Trees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-trees-day-nursery-ey499252) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wellies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellies-day-nursery-ltd-ey437357) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-2501828) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Buttons@brooklands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-brooklands-ey499838) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Broughton Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-manor-nursery-2865958) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Chipmonks Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmonks-pre-school-limited-ey478887) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield take?

Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield?

Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield is run by Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870167)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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