# Wheldrake Pre-School

Wheldrake Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Wheldrake with Thorganby C of E Primary School, North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BB, in Wheldrake, York. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheldrake-pre-school-2860053  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wheldrake with Thorganby C of E Primary School, North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BB
- Registered places: 20
- Website: http://www.wheldrakeplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2860053

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2860053). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860053)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860053)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860053)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245885)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wheldrake with Thorganby C of E Primary School, North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.897487,-0.965785

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Wheldrake Play Area, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Peanuts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peanuts-day-nursery-2594397) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Orchard Trees Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-trees-childcare-ey540998) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Elvington Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elvington-under-fives-321546) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals Children's Organic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-childrens-organic-day-nursery-ey395134) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Escrick Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/escrick-pre-school-playgroup-ey243248) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Station House Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-childrens-day-nursery-ey306093) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Wheldrake Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

You can visit www.wheldrakeplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860053)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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