Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery

About this day nursery

Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery is a well-established childcare provider in Freckleton, boasting over 15 years of experience in nurturing young minds. Catering to babies and children from approximately 6 months to 5 years old, the nursery is dedicated to fostering a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can flourish at their own pace.

The ethos centres on supporting each child's development to become secure, confident, imaginative, and creative individuals. Blue Bear has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted across all areas, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care and early years education.

The nursery operates with a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing each child with a dedicated key person and maintaining open communication with parents to track progress. They also prioritise community involvement and actively engage children in local events.

The facility is divided into two main age groups: Explorers for 6 months to 2-year-olds and Adventurers for 2-5-year-olds, ensuring age-appropriate development and learning. The team comprises experienced and fully qualified staff who are passionate about learning through play, with ongoing training and development.

Many team members are qualified to NVQ Level 3 and have completed Makaton training, emphasising inclusive communication. The management team works closely with parents to ensure that every child's experience is positive and enriching.

Our ethos

The nursery's ethos centres on supporting each child's development to become secure, confident, imaginative, and creative individuals, with a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and learning through play.

What it's like

Nurturing staff ensure children thrive in this rich learning environment, supporting their emotional well-being and sense of belonging. Children are deeply involved in their play choices, showing they are safe and secure. Their behaviour is impeccable, with staff acting as exemplary role models and consistently embedding nursery rules through clear narratives.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by rooms, offering full days, morning, or afternoon sessions. Standard rates include all meals and snacks corresponding to the booked session. When utilising funded hours, additional top-up fees are charged for meals and snacks.