Bolton Le Sands Pre-School

About this day nursery

Bolton Le Sands Pre-School, located in Carnforth, was registered in 1992 and provides an outstanding early years provision for children aged 2 to 8 years. The pre-school operates during term time, offering sessions from 9 am to 3 pm, with additional before- and after-school care and a holiday club.

Children thrive in a nurturing environment where independence and self-esteem are fostered through well-established routines and excellent sequential teaching. The curriculum is ambitious, well-structured, and creatively delivered, building on children's prior knowledge and embedding new learning.

The setting places a strong emphasis on developing children's motivation and curiosity, encouraging them to initiate their own investigations and providing guidance as needed. Children are highly confident, move freely between indoor and outdoor environments, and learn to keep themselves safe from a young age.

The pre-school also utilises a nearby playground to promote physical development. Leaders are commended for their clear vision, consulting with staff and parents to create tailored learning experiences.

The pre-school provides exceptional and personalised learning opportunities through differentiated teaching and high expectations for all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support from a passionate and experienced coordinator, ensuring excellent progress.

Parent partnerships are strong, with parents feeling well-informed and appreciative of the diverse learning experiences offered, including visits to local places of worship and community buildings. The pre-school actively involves parents by utilising their occupations and skills to broaden children's awareness of the wider world.

Children are encouraged to be independent in their learning, with resources such as scissors readily available to refine fine motor skills and promote safety awareness. The transition to primary school is meticulously planned and exceptionally well-managed, equipping children with essential skills and knowledge.

Leaders are dedicated to staff professional development, resulting in a highly motivated team that delivers remarkable care and education, particularly in addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's speech, language, mannerisms, and behaviours. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a clean and vibrant learning environment, comprehensive risk management education for children, strong parent partnerships for online safety, and a highly knowledgeable staff team confident in safeguarding procedures and whistle-blowing policies.

Our ethos

This pre-school is committed to fostering children's motivation and curiosity by encouraging them to initiate their own investigations, while also providing a nurturing environment that fosters independence and self-esteem through established routines and excellent sequential teaching. They aim to provide ambitious, well-structured, and creatively delivered curriculum that builds on prior knowledge and embeds new learning, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning opportunities through differentiated teaching and high expectations for all children.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing pre-school, showing independence and eagerness to learn. They are highly motivated and curious, initiating their own investigations during outdoor play. Learning is creatively delivered through a seamless curriculum, building on prior knowledge and solidifying new learning.