Ducklings Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Ducklings Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Emerson Valley Meeting Place, Roeburn Crescent, Emerson Valley, MK4 2DG
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Ducklings Preschool among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Ducklings Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ducklings Preschool none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ducklings Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Connect Emerson Valley Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Church Of The Servant King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Acorns at Westcroft Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School (Aspen Contract Services) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School (EB's Catering) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Ducklings Preschool
What is Ducklings Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Ducklings Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 2 March 2023.
Is Ducklings Preschool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ducklings Preschool last inspected?
Ducklings Preschool was last inspected on 2 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ducklings Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ducklings Preschool compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Ducklings Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Ducklings Preschool and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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