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Carey Childcare Centre # Carey Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX · Lancashire Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Carey Childcare Centre, established in 2016, provides a warm and loving environment for children aged 0-4 years. 45pm, Monday to Friday, the setting ensures continuity and stability in children's care and learning, cultivating positive relationships with staff. The nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on 23rd April 2024, focuses on developing children's confidence through carefully planned indoor and outdoor experiences. Toddlers and pre-school children have supervised access to a well-resourced outdoor area for climbing, wheeled toys, and imaginative play, while babies also spend time outdoors to enhance their physical and social development. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, with staff assessing children's understanding to embed and extend their knowledge and build on capabilities. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), make good progress. Staff collaborate with other professionals to support children and close any learning gaps, ensuring an inclusive environment where every child thrives. Parents consistently praise the care and education provided, highlighting the strong partnership between the nursery and families. The centre promotes healthy lifestyles, catering to individual dietary needs and encouraging active play. What it's like Children in this nursery experience warmth and love in abundance. Staff interactions with the children provide them with a high level of continuity and stability. As a result, children forge positive relationships with staff. Children develop confidence very well. Warm & Loving Environment Strong Staff Relationships Outdoor Play Inclusive Learning Well-Planned Activities Support for All Children ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carey Childcare Centre Last inspected 23 April 2024 · Denise Barnes 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 Children in this nursery experience warmth and love in abundance. Staff interactions with the children provide them with a high level of continuity and stability. As a result, children forge positive relationships with staff. Children develop confidence very well. Inspector highlights - Children experience warmth, love, continuity, and stability, forging positive relationships with staff and developing confidence. - Pre-school children confidently select resources and make choices about their play, which helps to extend their ideas. - Activities are well planned and staff assess children's understanding, embedding and extending their knowledge to build on capabilities. - Managers have a clear vision for improvement, providing staff with professional development opportunities, leading to effective curriculum implementation and rapid progress in children's communication. - Leaders value and recognise staff's strengths, prioritising their well-being through reduced hours and flexible working patterns, resulting in happy and enthusiastic staff. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to gain a better understanding of the cultural background of children who attend the setting and use this information to support children who speak English as an additional language. Inspection #10335229 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247846) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Carey Childcare Centre Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335229 Lead inspector Denise Barnes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247846)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501813) 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 Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.69362/53.76016/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Preston - [Day nurseries in Preston](/search?q=Preston) - [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=carey-childcare-centre-pr1-1dx-ey501813) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state how pleased they are with the service they receive. They are highly complimentary about the care and education provided to their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work with other professionals to support children and help close any gaps in their learning. Outdoor space Toddlers and pre-school children enjoy supervised access to a well-resourced outdoor area, allowing them to climb, use wheeled toys, and engage in imaginative play. Babies are also given time outdoors with older children to aid their physical mastery and social skills. EAL / language support All children make progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff work with other professionals to help close any gaps in children's learning for those who speak English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of Carey Childcare Centre 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLXBw2tAVhfi6IPHk9YbdzQw0RE1Y3obaoVmzgMk-qQrsfbQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ina Negoita 2 years ago My baby had the best care she could get and the staff were very kind and accommodating. She was always happy to go there and having a good time. We only left because of changing address. I can't thank you enough for all your help! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREcHRpYklREAE!2m1!1s0x487b72661aa47903:0x57ffe66e56d21292) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZBanEh0YknfemJzPYWWPrW3PKKbTylpIxf85wQqPkObqKJA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elona Green a year ago My child has been here for 3 years. Lovely caring staff who have brilliant with my child jaxson, I know he and me will be sad when he goes to school in September x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2a2FMUm13RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b72661aa47903:0x57ffe66e56d21292) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIov-t5EyTh8MsX_4o9p-GoJILal14L5VzFsBP-8hH5M46znQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Valentina piazzoli 3 years ago Amazing 4.5 years! Wonderful experience! Thanks a lot! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlNnFxenJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b72661aa47903:0x57ffe66e56d21292) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK_pVuFJhxh7NuxvUSc0K94mjknexk-LwMuGAfTqjCjpgpjXQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chantelle Kilpatrick 6 years ago My little boy has come so well since being here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrbGJ2UHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b72661aa47903:0x57ffe66e56d21292) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ9KZOusi7C3N6yf8Vp6qnP5hGxh5vXFra4U5w6WmkPc9_rOA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) beauty oki a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUcEx6MExREAE!2m1!1s0x487b72661aa47903:0x57ffe66e56d21292) Reviews from Google for Carey Childcare Centre. 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