# Little Ducklings Preschool

Little Ducklings Preschool is a full-day nursery at Pickering Liberal Club, 1 Smiddy Hill, Pickering, YO18 7AN, in Pickering, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-2767823  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pickering Liberal Club, 1 Smiddy Hill, Pickering, YO18 7AN
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 2767823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 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/16/2767823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2767823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767823)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767823)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pickering Liberal Club, 1 Smiddy Hill, Pickering, YO18 7AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.244908,-0.775847

- Station: Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway), 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Potter Hill Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Troutbeck Close play area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Castle Green and park area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Otter Drive play area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Paddock close park and play area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hawthorn Lane Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Community Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Pickering Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lady Lumley's Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Puddings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-nursery-2876968) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumptys-ey250640) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-pickering-ltd-2855452) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Hutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-hutton-2873969) |  |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-2693520) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkbymoorside-pre-school-playgroup-400308) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Ducklings Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Ducklings Preschool Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Ducklings Preschool take?

Little Ducklings Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ducklings Preschool?

Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767823)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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