# Inquisitive Minds Pre-School

Inquisitive Minds Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BP, in Swindon. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Tips4choices Cic.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inquisitive-minds-pre-school-ey537549  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01793 574489
- Website: http://www.inquisitiveminds.org.uk/
- Run by: [Tips4choices Cic](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tips4choices-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY537549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2024, 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/EY537549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY537549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537549)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537549)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.562137,-1.790839

- Station: Swindon, 0.3 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: GWR Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Savernake Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cambria Bridge Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Savernake Play Park, 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 Swindon there are about 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| EOTAS Swindon |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playsteps-day-nursery-ey321164) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [North Star Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-star-nursery-ltd-109123) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Central@rlk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/central-rlk-ey492977) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clifton Street Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-street-pre-school-508006) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [King William Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-william-playgroup-109074) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poppies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-ey477432) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Inquisitive Minds Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Inquisitive Minds Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Inquisitive Minds Pre-School take?

Inquisitive Minds Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Inquisitive Minds Pre-School?

Inquisitive Minds Pre-School is run by Tips4choices Cic, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Inquisitive Minds Pre-School?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Inquisitive Minds Pre-School?

You can call 01793 574489 and visit www.inquisitiveminds.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537549)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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