# Whitegrove Pre-School

Whitegrove Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 3 County Lane, Warfield, BRACKNELL, RG42 3JP, in Whitegrove, Bracknell Forest. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Initial Steps Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitegrove-pre-school-ey477817  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 County Lane, Warfield, BRACKNELL, RG42 3JP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07917 422909
- Website: https://whitegrovepreschool.org.uk/
- Run by: [Initial Steps Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/initial-steps-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY477817

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, 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/EY477817

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY477817). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477817)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477817)
- 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/EY477817)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/986192)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 County Lane, Warfield, BRACKNELL, RG42 3JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.426252,-0.731363

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harvest Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Warfield Chase, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westmorland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Chestnuts, 0.4 miles
- Playground: All Saints Rise Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Harvest Hill Park Play Area, 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.

In Bracknell Forest there are about 3.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holly Spring Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lambrook School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kennel Lane School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-2741085) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paws Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paws-nursery-school-2809267) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Blossoms Childcare Holly Spring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-childcare-holly-spring-ey456568) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashleigh's Little Angels Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleighs-little-angels-childcare-2634011) | Met |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chavey Down Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chavey-down-pre-school-ey477823) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Garth Under Fives Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garth-under-fives-nursery-119269) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Whitegrove Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Whitegrove Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Whitegrove Pre-School?

Whitegrove Pre-School is run by Initial Steps Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Bracknell is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07917 422909 and visit whitegrovepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477817)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whitegrove+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJC-0yJXR-dkgRsAnVsA4hex4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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