# Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre

Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre is a sessional pre-school at The Community Centre, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HT, in Bestwood, Nottingham. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-learning-alliance-bestwood-childcare-centre-ey303708  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Community Centre, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HT
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0115 979 7103
- Website: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/bestwood-childcare/
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY303708

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 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/EY303708

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY303708). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303708)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303708)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303708)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Community Centre, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 5HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.994851,-1.166251

- Station: David Lane, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southglade Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mountfield Drive Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottingham there are about 4 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Whipple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Robin Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Southwark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Burford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westglade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Green Crescent School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham City Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-nottingham-city-hospital-ey422550) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-pre-school-nursery-ey257438) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-blossoms-nursery-school-ltd-ey316871) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bestwood-park-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey487131) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny World Arnold Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-world-arnold-road-2737742) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherubs Vale View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-vale-view-254601) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre take?

Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre?

Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre?

David Lane is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre?

You can call 0115 979 7103 and visit nursery.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303708)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bestwood+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ36j6-bLBeUgRJ4cAd6na0Q8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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