Best nurseries in Cadley
5 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 | Little Acorns Pre-School Full day care · 36 places · PR2 8ER | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Kids Planet Fulwood Full day care · 72 places · PR2 3PX | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Smart Kids Childcare Full day care · 106 places · PR2 8DY | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Brilliant Minds Tuition Centre Sessional day care · PR2 8DY | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Nuh's Ark Nursery Full day care · 68 places · PR2 8JB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Cadley?
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 Cadley?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Cadley, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Acorns Pre-School, Kids Planet Fulwood, Smart Kids Childcare.
How much does nursery cost in Cadley?
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 Cadley?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Fulwood · Preston · Broughton (Preston) · Ashton-on-Ribble · Brookfield · 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.