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Ashbridge At Maxy Farm

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.2(46 parent reviews) ·Maxy House, Sandy Lane, Preston, PR4 0LE · Lancashire
Number of places
300 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Ashbridge at Maxy Farm is one of four nurseries under the Ashbridge Independent School and Nurseries umbrella, located in Preston. They cater to children aged three months to four years old, providing a nurturing environment with purpose-built facilities and a highly qualified staff team.

The nursery is committed to the holistic development of each child, aiming for them to thrive both within their care and as they transition to future education. Fees are inclusive of extended care from 7 am to 6 pm, all meals, and various educational provisions like gardening and music lessons.

They understand the importance of making the right choice for families and offer private tours to experience their setting firsthand. Funding options are available, and a sibling discount is offered, demonstrating their commitment to supporting families.

Ashbridge at Maxy Farm prides itself on fostering confident, well-rounded individuals ready for their next learning journey.

What it's like

The nursery creates an exciting and meaningful range of learning experiences for children, giving ample thought to the key information that they want children to learn. It ensures that staff know children's needs and interests well, and staff's gentle encouragement and playfulness supports children's self-confidence and happiness. Children learn to act safely and responsibly, including checking the outdoor area for potential risks.

Holistic DevelopmentOutdoor LearningState-of-the-Art FacilitiesInclusive Fees

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, 52 weeks a year, excluding Bank Holidays

Age range

3 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashbridge At Maxy Farm

Last inspected 14 June 2024

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

The nursery creates an exciting and meaningful range of learning experiences for children, giving ample thought to the key information that they want children to learn. It ensures that staff know children's needs and interests well, and staff's gentle encouragement and playfulness supports children's self-confidence and happiness. Children learn to act safely and responsibly, including checking the outdoor area for potential risks.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has developed a highly ambitious curriculum for children, prioritising their well-being, relationships, and language skills.
  • The curriculum for expressive arts and design is exceptionally well thought out, providing intriguing and irresistible learning opportunities.
  • Staff are highly skilled at promoting children's physical development, providing ample opportunities for using large and small muscles.
  • Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and teach positive behaviours effectively.
  • Staff's support for children's personal development is a strength, focusing on developing close bonds and expertly planning transitions.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement the nursery's intended curriculum consistently well.
Inspection #10350429 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely, individual support so they progress well in their learning and experience success. The special educational needs coordinator spoke with the lead inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy using the nursery's vast outdoor space to run, climb and slide. When being a 'garden detective', they learn to check the outdoor area for potential risks before they play outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Ashbridge At Maxy Farm

4.2
(46)
Michelle S
a year ago

Our little boy has been attending Ashbridge Maxy Farm since he was 8 months old (he's now in the 2–3s room) and we couldn’t be happier. From our first visit, we were immediately put at ease with how secure, clean and professional the nursery is. Every member of the team, from management to reception, is always so friendly, helpful and approachable. The key workers/nurses do an incredible job of providing a safe, fun and educational environment. We've watched our son grow into a confident, happy little boy and we truly believe that Maxy Farm has played a big part in that. The outdoor space is amazing—he loves feeding the chickens and exploring in the forest and sandpit. We love seeing the updates of his day on the Parentzone app. We couldn’t recommend Ashbridge Maxy Farm more highly. Michelle, Matt & Lawrence

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Jebin Javad
a year ago

My child started attending Maxy Farm when we migrated from India. Since his mother tongue was different, everyone at the nursery, especially the teachers, has been very understanding and has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for him. He is in preschool now and loves his teachers, which makes me very happy. I can truly see how much they care for him, and that means a lot to me. He loves going there. They have forest school sessions and PE sessions. The things he creates during daily activities amaze me every day. I am really happy that my child is going there.

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Daniella Mountain
a year ago

Ashbridge at Maxy Farm is an amazing early years setting that offers fantastic learning opportunities for all children. The staff are so welcoming and nurturing, throughout the years my son has loved all the staff! The staff really do go above and beyond to ensure that children feel safe, happy and secure. My sons development progressed so much by attending Maxy Farm and we really noticed a difference in him. Thank you so much Maxy Farm for being such a special part of our sons journey!

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J Moyes
a year ago

My son attended Maxy farm and joined the pre school class, he had previously been at another nursery but struggled to settle, it was the best decision we made to move him. The staff were wonderful with him and knew what he liked and what he didn't like. He enjoyed going, asked to go on days he didn't attend. He loved the big sandpit area and playing outdoors everyday.

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Channelle Mulholland
a year ago

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Maxy Farm over the years. Our eldest attended all the way through to school age, and now our youngest (currently 1 year old) is happily settled there as well. The staff are absolutely fantastic—genuinely caring, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. They’ve created such a warm, supportive environment where our children have thrived. The facilities are also amazing—clean, well-maintained, and full of engaging resources that have really supported our children’s development and encourage their independence and creativity.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2018

  • June 2024Good
  • November 2018Good

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