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Baby Blossoms Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·Baby Blossoms Nursery, Park Hill Road, Preston, PR3 1EL · Lancashire
Number of places
39 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Baby Blossoms Nursery, located in Preston, PR3 1EL, is a Childcare on non-domestic premises that opened in 2022 and caters to children aged 1-4 years. With an overall "Good" Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on March 3, 2026, the nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The setting is highly inclusive, with leaders demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those known to social care. They work closely with families and external professionals to create personalised support plans, making effective adaptations to the curriculum.

The nursery provides a nurturing and attentive environment where children are encouraged to make choices about their play, whether indoors or outdoors, fostering a strong sense of belonging and independence. The ambitious curriculum, rooted in the EYFS framework, prepares children well for their next steps, and a lending library promotes a love for reading from an early age.

Our ethos

Baby Blossoms Nursery is committed to fostering children's emotional well-being, confidence, and a love for learning, with a philosophy centred on relationships, curiosity, independence, and resilience. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, using a "Curriculum Flower" and "Pyramid of Learning" to emphasise a child-centric, emotionally-grounded approach, and support development through child-led exploration and inclusive practices.

What it's like

Children at this setting are cared for by committed staff who are nurturing and attentive, fostering a positive progression in a warm environment. Staff prioritise building secure relationships, deeply caring about children's success and wellbeing, which results in children developing a strong sense of belonging and becoming independent learners. The setting celebrates individual interests through engaging activities and implements an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for their next steps.

Highly inclusive environmentNurturing and attentive staffAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsEffective key-person systemPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

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)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Food

Meals provided, or parents can opt out and provide their own compliant packed lunch.

Age range

9 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

full day

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Baby Blossoms Nursery

Last inspected 3 March 2026 · Nic Henson

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children at this setting are cared for by committed staff who are nurturing and attentive, fostering a positive progression in a warm environment. Staff prioritise building secure relationships, deeply caring about children's success and wellbeing, which results in children developing a strong sense of belonging and becoming independent learners. The setting celebrates individual interests through engaging activities and implements an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for their next steps.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders demonstrate a sustained and wide-reaching commitment to inclusive practice.
  • Leaders consistently consider children's backgrounds and make systematic and robust adaptations to their curriculum.
  • Children thrive in a highly inclusive environment where they feel safe and valued.
  • Leaders have embedded a wholesome environment where all children thrive and achieve.
  • Leaders have established an effective key-person system.
  • The safeguarding standards are met.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to strengthen interactions, ensuring they are purposeful, include ambitious language and help to extend children's thinking skills.
  • 2Staff should consistently use the tools and strategies already in place to support children who struggle with transitions and routines.
Inspection #10388908 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with families and a wide range of experts to consistently develop personalised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Communication prompts are used to show children what is next in their day, which is particularly successful for those with SEND. Children with SEND are consistently well managed, with impactful adaptations made by staff and support from specialists gained quickly, resulting in an inclusive setting where all children can thrive.

Outdoor space

Children gain confidence in making their own choices about their play, such as deciding whether to play indoors or outdoors. Spaces and resources are set up to encourage children to explore, try new things and take measured risks in a safe and supportive way.

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