# The Croft Pre-School

The Croft Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Gutterscroft Centre, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5RJ, in Haslington, Cheshire East. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-croft-pre-school-305366  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gutterscroft Centre, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5RJ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07790 793353
- Website: http://www.thecroftpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305366

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2024, 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/16/305366

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1981 (Reference 305366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305366)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305366)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305366)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1803993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gutterscroft Centre, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.102795,-2.395854

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haslinton Easy Access Trail Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Chatham Way Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hazelmere 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dingle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Haslington Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Sir William Stanier School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Haslington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-haslington-2564136) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Goslings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-goslings-ey235841) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Crewe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-crewe-ey437225) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childcare-services-cheshire-ltd-2820807) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [JoJo's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jojos-day-nursery-ltd-2695972) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Wheelock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheelock-pre-school-305427) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Croft Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Croft Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Croft Pre-School take?

The Croft Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Croft Pre-School?

Crewe is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Croft Pre-School?

You can call 07790 793353 and visit www.thecroftpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305366)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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