# Poulton Childcare Poulton Childcare is a full-day nursery at Poulton Le Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7ST, in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poulton-childcare-2750348 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Poulton Le Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7ST - Registered places: 30 - Phone: 07719 643471 - Ofsted URN: 2750348 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 30 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750348 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750348). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750348) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750348) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750348) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1687894) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Poulton Le Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7ST Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.846584,-2.995378 - Station: Poulton-le-Fylde, 0.2 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Jean Stansfield Memorial Park (Vicarage Park), 0.2 miles - Park: Tithebarn Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Carleton Green Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Highfurlong School | | 2–19 | | yes | 1.1 miles | | Kincraig Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kids Planet Poulton Carr Head](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-poulton-carr-head-2700413) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Kids Planet Poulton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-poulton-2676218) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Carleton Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carleton-childcare-ey435514) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Little Explorers, Carleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-carleton-ey549104) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Little Explorers Normoss](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-normoss-2865253) | | | | 1.2 miles | | [Kincraig Ducklings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kincraig-ducklings-nursery-ey543069) | Good | | | 1.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Poulton Childcare's Ofsted rating? Poulton Childcare was inspected on 30 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Poulton Childcare take? Poulton Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Poulton Childcare? Poulton-le-Fylde is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Poulton Childcare? You can call 07719 643471. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750348) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.