# Hartest Pre-School

Hartest Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Row, Hartest, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 4DL, in Hartest, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hartest-pre-school-ey362565  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Row, Hartest, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 4DL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01284 830860
- Website: https://www.hartestpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY362565

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 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/EY362565

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY362565). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362565)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362565)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362565)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Row, Hartest, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 4DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.136925,0.675487

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartest Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Saplings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saplings-preschool-2783041) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Tots & Teepees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-teepees-2744613) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Cavendish Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-pre-school-251441) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Teapots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teapots-pre-school-251562) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Little Tree Huggers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tree-huggers-2886272) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Catey Pre- School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catey-pre-school-ey424032) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hartest Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hartest Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hartest Pre-School take?

Hartest Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hartest Pre-School?

You can call 01284 830860 and visit www.hartestpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362565)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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