# Toybox Pre-School

Toybox Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Swainson Building, Ansford Academy, Maggs Lane, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7JJ, in Ansford, Somerset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-pre-school-142877  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Swainson Building, Ansford Academy, Maggs Lane, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7JJ
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 142877

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023, 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/16/142877

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1997 (Reference 142877). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142877)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142877)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142877)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1499115)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Swainson Building, Ansford Academy, Maggs Lane, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.096362,-2.510762

- Station: Castle Cary, 0.6 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fairfield, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ansford Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-142884) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Brue Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brue-farm-day-nursery-ey396818) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 3.0 miles |
| [Next Steps Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ey263811) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 4.1 miles |
| [The Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bush-nursery-142802) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 5.2 miles |
| [Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-the-balsam-centres-community-nursery-2552082) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 5.3 miles |
| [The Balsam Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-balsam-nursery-2545530) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Toybox Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Toybox Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Castle Cary is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142877)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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