# Preston Community Preschool

Preston Community Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Preston Baptist Church Hall, Old Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2RB, in Preston, Torbay. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Preston Baptist Church Hall, Old Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2RB
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01803 520712
- Website: https://www.prestoncommunitypreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY483735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 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/EY483735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY483735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483735)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483735)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826752)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Preston Baptist Church Hall, Old Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.446827,-3.560165

- Station: Paignton, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Preston Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Preston Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hollicombe Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Paignton Green (North), 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torbay there are about 5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cockington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Pauls Second Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-second-steps-pre-school-139472) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey457215) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Southernwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southernwood-nursery-ey468344) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Preston Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Preston Community Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Preston Community Preschool take?

Preston Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Preston Community Preschool?

Paignton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Preston Community Preschool?

You can call 01803 520712 and visit www.prestoncommunitypreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483735)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Preston+Community+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ64oJTwgQbUgRNR1gfu6v4to)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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