# Medbourne Playgroup

Medbourne Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT, in Medbourne, Leicestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/medbourne-playgroup-226442  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01536 771368
- Website: http://www.medbournepreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 226442

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/16/226442

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1982 (Reference 226442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226442)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226442)
- 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/16/226442)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.530754,-0.821714

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallaton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) |  | 2.3 miles |
| Bringhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Wilbarston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 3.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Bowden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bowden-pre-school-226404) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Little Foxes Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-childcare-2896823) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Hanbury Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanbury-day-nursery-2891296) |  |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Mini Adventures Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-2570210) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [St Brendans Parish Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-brendans-parish-playgroup-220068) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Castle Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-lane-day-nursery-ey372240) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Medbourne Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Medbourne Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Medbourne Playgroup take?

Medbourne Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Medbourne Playgroup?

You can call 01536 771368 and visit www.medbournepreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226442)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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