# Happy Minds at St Maria Goretti

Happy Minds at St Maria Goretti is a full-day nursery at St. Maria Goretti School, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, PRESTON, PR2 6SJ, in Grange, Lancashire. It is registered for 6 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-minds-at-st-maria-goretti-2872702  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Maria Goretti School, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, PRESTON, PR2 6SJ
- Registered places: 6
- Ofsted URN: 2872702

## 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 December 2025 (Reference 2872702). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872702)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872702)
- Registered places: 6 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872702)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Maria Goretti School, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, PRESTON, PR2 6SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.782948,-2.659210

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eaves Brook Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eaves Brook Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grange Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Highfield Priory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Brookfield Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-nursery-ey495242) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Achievers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-day-nursery-ey272198) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cliff House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-house-nursery-ey487021) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-vine-childcare-centre-longsands-ey479191) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bluebells-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey500662) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Ribbleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-ribbleton-2552074) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Happy Minds at St Maria Goretti take?

Happy Minds at St Maria Goretti is registered with Ofsted for up to 6 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872702)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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