# Tiddlywinks Pre-School

Tiddlywinks Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Playgroup Building, Alder Drive, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2RD, in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-133889  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Playgroup Building, Alder Drive, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2RD
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01869 256555
- Ofsted URN: 133889

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 March 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/16/133889

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1994 (Reference 133889). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133889)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133889)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133889)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/222293)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Playgroup Building, Alder Drive, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.872905,-1.125172

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Graven Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Langford Village Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cygnets Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-ey267146) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Child First Bicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-bicester-ey342511) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Courtyard Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/courtyard-preschool-ey425284) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Impact Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/impact-montessori-nursery-2864578) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Kingsmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-kingsmere-2523557) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Bicester Kingsmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-bicester-kingsmere-2543500) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks Pre-School take?

Tiddlywinks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiddlywinks Pre-School?

Bicester Village is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Pre-School?

You can call 01869 256555.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133889)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddlywinks+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJO8Ybo77ndkgR2ut_ycVT3_s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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