# S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool

S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Whitegate Recreation Rooms, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2BL, in Foxwist Green, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 22 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by S4YC Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-whitegate-preschool-2746320  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whitegate Recreation Rooms, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2BL
- Registered places: 22
- Run by: [S4YC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/s4yc-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2746320

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2746320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746320)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1645954)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitegate Recreation Rooms, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Northwich, CW8 2BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.212308,-2.568507

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Oak View Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Winsford Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Littler Grange Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littler-grange-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey315738) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Oakmere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakmere-day-nursery-2853103) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-nursery-2551175) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Smallworld](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallworld-ey226107) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kiddiecare Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-day-nursery-limited-ey268102) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Oasis Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oasis-day-nursery-2871687) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool's Ofsted rating?

S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool was inspected on 21 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool take?

S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool?

S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool is run by S4YC Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746320)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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