# Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup

Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Michael's Youth Hall, Filey Road, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3AA, in Wheatcroft, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatcroft-preschool-playgroup-400457  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Michael's Youth Hall, Filey Road, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3AA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01723 363179
- Website: http://wheatcroftpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 400457

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/16/400457

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 400457). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400457)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400457)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400457)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1879328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Michael's Youth Hall, Filey Road, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.259831,-0.387729

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Scarborough College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Springhead School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Minders Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-minders-childcare-2887817) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Green Hedges Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-hedges-day-nursery-400109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Jitterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-400096) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549334) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Skylark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-day-nursery-2557078) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Amazing Owls Educational Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amazing-owls-educational-play-2503408) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup take?

Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup?

Scarborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01723 363179 and visit wheatcroftpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400457)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wheatcroft+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJqcgrlt9Hf0gRr-Zbug0KPvI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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