# University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre

University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre is a full-day nursery at University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE, in Adelphi, Lancashire. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-central-lancashire-pre-school-centre-ey424614  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
- Registered places: 90
- Ofsted URN: EY424614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY424614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424614)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.761354,-2.707381

- Station: Preston, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Winckley Square, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Eldon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minis-daycare-ey439115) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Small Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-ey449877) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey367690) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Carey Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Li'l Champs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lil-champs-ey493012) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 10 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre take?

University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424614)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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