# Old Dalby Preschool

Old Dalby Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Primary School, Main Road, Old Dalby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 3LR, in Old Dalby, Leicestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-dalby-preschool-ey414047  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Primary School, Main Road, Old Dalby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 3LR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01664 822455
- Website: http://www.olddalbyschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY414047

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards not met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414047

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY414047). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414047)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414047)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414047)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Primary School, Main Road, Old Dalby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 3LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.808847,-1.000686

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dalby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willoughby-on-the-wolds-pre-school-playgroup-258573) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Honey Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-honey-pots-day-nursery-2828930) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Long Clawson Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-clawson-pre-school-2866320) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Frisby Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frisby-pre-school-226328) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Wymeswold Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wymeswold-pre-school-ey231720) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Little Robins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-pre-school-ey557945) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Old Dalby Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Old Dalby Preschool was inspected on 24 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Old Dalby Preschool take?

Old Dalby Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Old Dalby Preschool?

You can call 01664 822455 and visit www.olddalbyschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414047)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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