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Preston Village Preschool

  • Hitchin SG4

In short: a nursery in Hitchin, open since 2024, with room for 22 children. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Good to know

  • Room for 22 children at a time.
  • Open since 2024. A newer nursery, so it has a shorter track record.

Worth checking

  • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
Check free hours
  • Places22children at a time
  • Opened20242 years ago
Ofsted

Not inspected yet

Ofsted hasn't inspected Preston Village Preschool yet. It inspects new nurseries within 30 months of registering them.

Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Preston Village Preschool which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

  • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

    Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

  • Up to 30 hours for working parents

    If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

  • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

    Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

  • Tax-Free Childcare

    For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Preston Village Preschool

Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Preston Village Preschool. Take this list with you.

  1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
  2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
  3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
  4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby

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Preston Village Preschool

SG4 7UE · Nursery

Ofsted: Good

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SG4 9HT · Nursery

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We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

The basics

School details

Type
Nursery
Opened
December 2024
Address
School Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UE
Ofsted reference (URN)
2826588 · See it on the government register
Questions

Questions parents ask

How many free hours can my child get?

Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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