# Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd

Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Whitefriars Nursery, 1 Hill Road, Preston, PR1 9XH, in Higher Penwortham, Lancashire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey490668  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitefriars Nursery, 1 Hill Road, Preston, PR1 9XH
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01772 747943
- Website: http://whitefriarsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY490668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY490668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490668)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490668)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/69003)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitefriars Nursery, 1 Hill Road, Preston, PR1 9XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.748816,-2.725383

- Station: Preston, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hurst Grange Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tinkerbells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-ey426381) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kensington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-nursery-2691126) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nursery @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-whitefield-2631790) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey367690) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mini's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minis-daycare-ey439115) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-2754473) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd take?

Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01772 747943 and visit whitefriarsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490668)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whitefriars+Childrens+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJP9yxDXhte0gRlhDLMx_4fS8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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