# Mosterton Preschool

Mosterton Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3JQ, in Mosterton, Dorset. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosterton-preschool-ey554763  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3JQ
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01308 868578
- Website: http://mostertonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY554763

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 July 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/EY554763

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY554763). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554763)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554763)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554763)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1197740)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.841011,-2.774495

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mosterton Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Mosterton 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.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (September 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beaminster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaminster-playgroup-ey378660) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Beeches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beeches-nursery-2700133) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [The Lawns Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lawns-childrens-nursery-ey479731) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.0 miles |
| [Jigsaw Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-ey535772) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 3.1 miles |
| [Merriott Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merriott-pre-school-162080) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Wrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-nursery-ey539930) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mosterton Preschool's opening hours?

Mosterton Preschool opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mosterton Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mosterton Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mosterton Preschool take?

Mosterton Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mosterton Preschool?

You can call 01308 868578 and visit mostertonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554763)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mosterton+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJpUxyJg9vckgRAf2DmCRzK1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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