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Carleton Childcare # Carleton Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · St Hildas School, Bispham Road, Carleton, FY6 7PE · Lancashire Number of places 46 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 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 Carleton Childcare, registered with Ofsted in 2011, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises offering a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am until 6pm, the day nursery focuses on comprehensive development. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 16th December 2024, rated Carleton Childcare as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children at Carleton Childcare develop secure bonds with staff, feeling safe and supported. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on children's emotional well-being, helping them understand their own feelings and those of others through various engaging activities such as stories and pictures. Children are actively engaged in a broad range of fun activities tailored to their interests, promoting a positive attitude towards learning. Physical activity is encouraged both indoors and outdoors, contributing to healthy lifestyle choices. The nursery’s forest school sessions are particularly noteworthy, where children learn to become confident problem-solvers. For children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), Carleton Childcare uses effective assessment strategies to track progress and identifies any gaps in learning. The nursery collaborates with outside agencies to ensure children receive additional help and support, enabling them to make good progress alongside their peers. Parents consistently speak highly of the care their children receive at Carleton Childcare. What it's like Children develop secure bonds with staff and feel safe. There is a strong focus on children's emotional well-being, and staff promote their understanding of feelings. Children enjoy a broad range of fun activities tailored to their interests and are physically active both indoors and outdoors. Secure bonds with staff Emotional well-being focus Positive attitude to learning Physically active play Forest school problem-solving Personalised SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Carleton Childcare Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10367372 Lead inspector Lisa Oakley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266771)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435514) 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 St Hildas School, Bispham Road, Carleton, FY6 7PE ## Explore day nurseries near Carleton - [Day nurseries in Carleton](/search?q=Carleton) - [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=carleton-childcare-fy6-7pe-ey435514) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carleton Childcare Last inspected 16 December 2024 · Lisa Oakley 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 develop secure bonds with staff and feel safe. There is a strong focus on children's emotional well-being, and staff promote their understanding of feelings. Children enjoy a broad range of fun activities tailored to their interests and are physically active both indoors and outdoors. Inspector highlights - Children develop secure bonds with staff and demonstrate they feel safe. - Staff promote children's understanding of their feelings and those of others. - Children have a positive attitude to learning and enthusiastically explore the inviting learning environment. - Children are physically active in their play, both indoors and outdoors, and learn to become confident problem-solvers during forest school sessions. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive personalised support to make good progress. Areas to develop - 1 extend opportunities that enhance children's independence skills and complete tasks for themselves - 2 support staff to have a clear understanding of the curriculum intent so that their teaching is consistently focused on what they want children to learn. Inspection #10367372 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266771) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents speak highly of the care their children receive in this nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Assessment strategies are used well to track the progress of all children. Staff identify gaps in children's learning and link with outside agencies to ensure that children receive additional help and support if they need it. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the personalised support they need to make good progress alongside their friends. Outdoor space Children are physically active in their play, both indoors and outdoors, which helps them make healthy lifestyle choices. During the forest school sessions, children learn to become confident problem-solvers. ## Google Reviews of Carleton Childcare 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkADAiZpQDVr6US_kRyYgTcnk6Y0RL25VyYiQONzEMnCvwHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Victoria Wheeldon 2 years ago The best nursery! Looked after my children, who have additional needs and they have gone above and beyond for them. Can not recommend enough. Sarah and the team are fantastic. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5N3BUVzhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b433cfed2c15d:0x98ac5f8697190d17) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVHcJ1oraSWobFx71tmpoxzdyHS6BoMBnIhhQhjzLvDQePDSwNCIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Tetley 8 years ago Fantastic nursery! Our daughter loves coming here. We couldn't ask for a better nursery and would highly recommend! 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