Best nurseries in Broughton (Preston)
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Preston, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broughton Pre-School Full day care · 33 places · PR3 5JA | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 2 | Barton Pre-School Nursery, Early Bird & Stay And Play Club Full day care · 40 places · PR3 5AS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | The Mericourt Nursery Full day care · 58 places · PR4 0AL | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Ashbridge At Maxy Farm Full day care · 300 places · PR4 0LE | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Cottam Nursery School Full day care · 68 places · PR4 0LE | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Evergreen Early Years - Ladyewell Full day care · 72 places · PR2 5ST | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Kip Mcgrath Preston North Full day care · PR3 5JB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Broughton (Preston)?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Broughton (Preston)?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Broughton (Preston), 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Broughton Pre-School, Barton Pre-School Nursery, Early Bird & Stay And Play Club, The Mericourt Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Broughton (Preston)?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Broughton (Preston)?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Fulwood · Preston · Ashton-on-Ribble · Brookfield · Cadley · Longsands
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.