# Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool

Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at St Joseph's Church, Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0JW, in Galgate, Lancashire. It is registered for 52 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-learners-galgate-nursery-and-preschool-ey447506  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Joseph's Church, Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0JW
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01524 751233
- Website: https://www.littlelearnersgalgate.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY447506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 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/EY447506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY447506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447506)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447506)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Joseph's Church, Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.992978,-2.788665

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: The Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaps & Bounds Ellel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-ellel-2519567) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-centre-309552) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brookdale Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookdale-day-nursery-ltd-ey356272) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Lambs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-ey490818) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-2515645) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Nazareth House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-ey445791) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool take?

Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01524 751233 and visit www.littlelearnersgalgate.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447506)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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