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Absolute Angels Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·5 Sandringham Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4QN · Lancashire
Number of places
16 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Absolute Angels Nursery, located in Preston, PR5 4QN, welcomes children from six months old up to compulsory school age. The nursery aims to provide a fair and open admission system, offering flexible care and education to support diverse family needs.

With a capacity for up to 38 children daily, split between nursery and pre-school rooms, they offer both all-year-round (48 weeks) and term-time only (38 weeks) places. Children are required to attend a minimum of two days per week.

The nursery operates a waiting list system, prioritising urgent requests, staff children, and siblings of existing attendees, with full-time applications generally given preference. Prospective parents are invited for initial visits to meet staff, and if they choose to apply, a Transition Charge of £50 is required.

Ahead of admission, families receive a welcome pack and undergo supported settling-in sessions. Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery emphasises transparency regarding fees and government funding, offering both basic EYFS curriculum-only places and an Integrated Montessori Package that includes additional enriching activities and consumables.

They also highlight their commitment to the Montessori approach, providing specialist equipment and a comprehensive curriculum.

Our ethos

Absolute Angels Nursery is committed to the Montessori approach, providing specialist equipment and a comprehensive curriculum. They offer an Integrated Montessori Package that includes additional enriching activities and consumables, alongside the basic EYFS curriculum.

What it's like

Children are happy in the bright, vibrant nursery. They show that they feel safe as they hold staff's hands on walks in their local area. Staff have high expectations of all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Montessori ApproachAges 6 Months to School AgeFlexible Care OptionsGovernment Funding Accepted

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a full rate until children become eligible for government funding, with both all-year-round and term-time structures available. A transition charge is payable upon application, which includes settling-in sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Each child must attend a minimum of two days per week.
  • A transition charge is required upon application following the initial visit.
  • The transition charge includes a minimum of two settling-in sessions.
  • Fully funded basic packages are offered term-time only, subject to availability.
  • An optional Integrated Montessori Package fee covers snacks, consumables, and enrichment.

Key facts

Session types

All-year-round (48 weeks), Nursery day (38 weeks)

Age range

6 months up to compulsory school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Waiting list in operation

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Absolute Angels Nursery

Last inspected 13 April 2022 · Amy Johnson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy in the bright, vibrant nursery. They show that they feel safe as they hold staff's hands on walks in their local area. Staff have high expectations of all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and feel safe in the bright, vibrant nursery.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND.
  • Children have positive attitudes to learning and make good progress.
  • There is a strong focus on children with SEND, and their needs are well supported.
  • Leaders plan a broad and ambitious curriculum based on what children already know and what they need to learn next.

Areas to develop

  • 1streamline leaders' management responsibilities to develop the smooth running of the nursery, so that children do not miss out on learning opportunities unnecessarily
  • 2develop children's language skills even further by ensuring that staff consistently model correct speech.
Inspection #10221510 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations of all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a strong focus on children with SEND, and their needs are especially well supported. Along with strong links with external agencies, this means staff can quickly access support for children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

The report mentions children holding staff's hands on walks in their local area, but does not explicitly discuss outdoor space or physical play at the nursery itself.

Parent Reviews of Absolute Angels Nursery

5.0
(3)
Emma Nuttall
a year ago

My 2 nieces have attended Absolute Angels for last 6 months, and I cannot thank the team enough for the their efforts during this short period of time. The girls have come on in leaps and bounds. Michelle and the rest of the team dedicate so much time to developing each child based upon their individual needs. One of my nieces is autistic and up until attending the nursery was non-verbal. She is now able to communicate clearly, she is able to verbalise her emotions and participates in social activities which she would normally avoid. I can’t praise or thank them enough for all they have done and look forward to watching the girls continue to progress under their care.

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Baking Angels
2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery,staff are friendly,kids love them, i am informed every day about my kids day and and progress,they go above and beyond for kiddies and myself.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 April 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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