From
£55/day
Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston
Highfield Priory School, 58 Fulwood Row, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 5RW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Preston
Preston has 163 Ofsted-registered childcare providers, giving families a sizeable local choice across areas such as Fulwood, Deepdale, Ribbleton and Ashton-on-Ribble. Lancashire’s latest assessment also shows 95% of Preston providers with an Ofsted judgement are rated Good or Outstanding, making fees, funded hours and actual availability useful ways to narrow the options.
Childcare numbers for Preston
Daily fees range
£55
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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£165/week
· £8580/year
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Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Nursery questions in Preston
How much do nurseries cost in Preston?
Lancashire’s 2025/26 childcare data puts reported Preston fees at around £4.67–£9.18 per hour across different provider types. Actual fees vary by nursery, child’s age, session and included extras.
What are Ofsted ratings like for childcare in Preston?
95% of Preston childcare providers with an Ofsted judgement are rated Good or Outstanding, according to Lancashire’s latest Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.
Are nursery places available across Preston?
Lancashire does not report a Preston-wide shortage, but it identifies a shortfall of places for 0–4-year-olds in Preston Rural. Availability can therefore differ considerably between individual nurseries and parts of the district.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Preston?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded childcare hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, normally over 38 weeks. Some providers may spread the hours across more weeks.
Who manages funded childcare in Preston?
Lancashire County Council manages early-years funding for Preston families, including funded places for eligible 2-year-olds and working-family childcare entitlements.
Do Preston nurseries offer places for children with SEND?
Yes. Lancashire’s latest assessment reports that 94% of Preston childcare providers offer places for children with SEND, although provision and available places vary between settings.