# Pre-School Centre

Pre-School Centre is a full-day nursery at Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, in Ellel, Lancashire. It is registered for 158 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-centre-309552  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW
- Registered places: 158
- Phone: 01524 594464
- Website: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/pre-school/
- Ofsted URN: 309552

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, 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/16/309552

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 309552). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309552)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309552)
- Registered places: 158 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309552)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.010429,-2.786447

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## 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) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Stepping Stones School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-galgate-nursery-and-preschool-ey447506) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brookdale Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookdale-day-nursery-ltd-ey356272) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Leaps & Bounds Ellel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-ellel-2519567) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-2515645) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Nazareth House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-ey445791) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-cumbria-pre-school-centre-310284) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pre-School Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pre-School Centre Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pre-School Centre take?

Pre-School Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 158 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pre-School Centre?

You can call 01524 594464 and visit www.lancaster.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309552)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pre-school+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJN6qP3_1ie0gR5IO8d_FJfIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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