# Little Crickets Pre School

Little Crickets Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Harrogate Cricket Club, The County Ground, St. Georges Road, HARROGATE, HG2 9BP, in Oatlands, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey439505  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Harrogate Cricket Club, The County Ground, St. Georges Road, HARROGATE, HG2 9BP
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: EY439505

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/EY439505

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY439505). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439505)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439505)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439505)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1869017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harrogate Cricket Club, The County Ground, St. Georges Road, HARROGATE, HG2 9BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.980935,-1.538710

- Station: Hornbeam Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Harrogate, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Stray or Two Hundred Acre, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rossett Acre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oatlands Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashville College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Duchy College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Pannal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400147) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindercare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-400131) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kindercare Day Nursery (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-day-nursery-hgte-ltd-ey239049) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-little-learners-hornbeam-park-2786559) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-dragons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey455016) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Harcourt Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harcourt-day-nursery-ey341317) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Crickets Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Crickets Pre School Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Crickets Pre School take?

Little Crickets Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Crickets Pre School?

Hornbeam Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439505)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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