# Smart Kids Childcare Smart Kids Childcare is a full-day nursery at Bhailok Square, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY, in Gallows Hill, Lancashire. It is registered for 106 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 14 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-kids-childcare-ey453915 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bhailok Square, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY - Registered places: 106 - Phone: 01772 719719 - Website: http://www.smartkids.org.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY453915 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 20 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 20 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 12 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good - 24 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453915 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY453915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453915) - Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 20 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453915) - Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453915) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/114547) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Bhailok Square, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.778470,-2.703815 - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Moor Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Olive School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | Kennington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | St Pius X Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Acorns Primary School | | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Eldon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Queen's Drive Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Nuh's Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuhs-ark-nursery-2852372) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey417226) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-fern-bank-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545689) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kids Planet Fulwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-fulwood-2669846) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-early-years-fulwood-ey549573) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Busy Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-day-nursery-309377) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Smart Kids Childcare's Ofsted rating? Smart Kids Childcare was inspected on 20 May 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 Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Smart Kids Childcare take? Smart Kids Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Smart Kids Childcare? Preston is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Smart Kids Childcare? You can call 01772 719719 and visit www.smartkids.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453915) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smart+Kids+Nursery+and+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJhyvO5XZye0gRCwtqUKp7id4) - 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.