# Tinkerbells Day Nursery

Tinkerbells Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 41 Beech Grove, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DU, in Ashton-on-Ribble, Lancashire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tinkerbells Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-day-nursery-ey103941  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 41 Beech Grove, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DU
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01772 726154
- Website: https://www.tinkerbellsnursery-preston.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tinkerbells Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tinkerbells-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY103941

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 September 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/EY103941

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2002 (Reference EY103941). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY103941)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY103941)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY103941)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/85293)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 41 Beech Grove, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.767287,-2.732710

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haslam Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ashton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Royal Cross Primary School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Eldon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wonderland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-2715755) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Andrew's Preschool Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-preschool-ashton-2695895) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Ashton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-ashton-house-309355) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey269734) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey367690) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mini's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minis-daycare-ey439115) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tinkerbells Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tinkerbells Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tinkerbells Day Nursery take?

Tinkerbells Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tinkerbells Day Nursery?

Tinkerbells Day Nursery is run by Tinkerbells Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tinkerbells Day Nursery?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tinkerbells Day Nursery?

You can call 01772 726154 and visit www.tinkerbellsnursery-preston.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY103941)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tinkerbells&query_place_id=ChIJWcXbsJNte0gRiz8XDmTs5Tw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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