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Brookdale Day Nursery # Brookdale Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ · Lancashire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Brookdale Day Nursery Ltd, situated on Hala Road in Lancaster (LA1 4QJ), has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since its registration with Ofsted on August 15, 2007. The nursery caters to children aged 0-4 years and operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, offering care throughout the year. The curriculum at Brookdale Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring a structured approach to children's development across all learning areas. The setting places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices, with teaching adapted to support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) through strategies like smaller group interactions and close adult support. Leaders also collaborate effectively with various professionals, including inclusion teams and health visitors, to provide timely and coordinated support for children with emerging needs. Children engage in purposeful outdoor play, where they ride wheeled toys, practice climbing, and learn about road safety. The nursery strives to foster warm and trusting relationships between children and staff, although the inspection noted some inconsistencies in the key-person system and hygiene routines that require attention to ensure consistent emotional support and the development of healthy habits. What it's like Children form warm and trusting relationships with staff and often seek them out for reassurance or help, contributing to them feeling settled and secure. However, the inconsistent implementation of the key-person system means some children experience less continuity of emotional support, and varying hygiene routines mean children do not always develop secure, healthy habits. Sequenced curriculum Strong communication Inclusive SEND provision Outdoor exploration Warm relationships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.brookdaledaynursery.co.uk/prices.html) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Age range 0-4 years old Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2007 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brookdale Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10119803 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294931)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356272) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.brookdaledaynursery.co.uk) Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ ## Explore day nurseries near Lancaster - [Day nurseries in Lancaster](/search?q=Lancaster) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brookdale-day-nursery-ltd-la1-4qj-ey356272) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Brookdale Day Nursery Last inspected 25 November 2025 Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - ensure that every child has a named key person at all times, with consistent information-sharing so parents understand routines and next steps - establish consistent hygiene practices throughout the setting and ensure that staff teach these routinely What it's like to attend Children form warm and trusting relationships with staff and often seek them out for reassurance or help, contributing to them feeling settled and secure. However, the inconsistent implementation of the key-person system means some children experience less continuity of emotional support, and varying hygiene routines mean children do not always develop secure, healthy habits. Inspector highlights - Children make steady progress from their starting points, particularly in communication and language. - Leaders and staff create a sequenced curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. - Leaders work effectively with a range of professionals, ensuring that support for children with emerging needs is timely and well coordinated. - Staff use well-chosen strategies, such as simple signing and sensory tools, to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow routines and take part in shared activities. - Children are curious and enjoy exploring the varied experiences available to them. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure that every child has a named key person at all times, with consistent information-sharing so parents understand routines and next steps. - 2 Establish consistent hygiene practices throughout the setting and ensure that staff teach these routinely. Inspection #10119803 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294931) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Teaching is adapted so all children can take part; for example, staff offer smaller-group interactions and closer adult support when needed, helping children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to stay involved and make steady progress. Leaders work effectively with a range of professionals, including inclusion teams, health visitors and communication specialists, ensuring that support is timely and well coordinated. Staff use well-chosen strategies, such as simple signing, 'now and next' prompts and sensory tools, to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow routines and take part in shared activities. Outdoor space Outdoors, children move with purpose. They ride wheeled toys, practise climbing and respond to simple road-safety prompts like, 'Stop, look and listen.' Some children notice vegetables growing in the orchard area and talk with adults about how food helps their bodies to grow. These opportunities support their physical development, communication and readiness for future learning. ## Google Reviews of Brookdale Day Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWNi7528JIuhBxuiwcapfgjpUuZIkgkk1W9tm4xNpix1wBmoTGofg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Andrew Leatherbarrow 9 years ago Wonderful nursery with fantastic staff who are always, always friendly, welcoming and attentive. Would not hesitate to recommend. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1841091682689646141&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2012 - November 2025 Expected standard - February 2020 Good - August 2019 Inadequate - January 2017 Good - July 2014 Good - November 2013 Inadequate - January 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Brookdale Day Nursery ### Does Brookdale Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What outdoor space does Brookdale Day Nursery have? ### How does Brookdale Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Brookdale Day Nursery working to improve? ### Whereabouts is Brookdale Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lancaster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brookdale Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Moorside Pre-School Lancaster · LA1 4HT ](/nursery/moorside-pre-school-la1-4ht-ey290423) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tiny Treasures Lancaster · LA1 4HX ](/nursery/tiny-treasures-la1-4hx-2515645) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Nazareth House Day Nursery Lancaster · LA1 5AQ ](/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-la1-5aq-ey445791) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre Lancaster · LA1 3JD ](/nursery/university-of-cumbria-pre-school-centre-la1-3jd-310284) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Lancaster Day Nursery Lancaster · LA1 4RP 4.3(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-la1-4rp-ey491949) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Pre-School Centre Lancaster · LA1 4YW ](/nursery/pre-school-centre-la1-4yw-309552) [See all nurseries in Lancaster →](/search?q=Lancaster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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