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Cliff House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·19 Lambert Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6YQ · Lancashire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Cliff House Nursery, established in 1990 in Ribbleton, Preston, offers high-quality childcare and early education for children from three months up to pre-school age. The nursery provides a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment within a spacious, detached property set in a quarter-acre of enclosed gardens.

Their outdoor facilities include an all-weather "Safersurface" playground with a pirate ship, sandpit, and racing track, a large garden featuring a mini-orchard, adventure castle, jungle den, and an organic vegetable patch. Indoors, children are divided into three age groups (0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years), each with dedicated areas designed to meet their developmental needs, supported by experienced and qualified key workers.

The curriculum emphasises fun, rich play, and learning opportunities, encouraging creativity, independence, social skills, and confidence in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, offering flexible session options from half-day to full-time care.

Fully funded places are available for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.

What it's like

Children arrive eagerly and are warmly greeted by enthusiastic staff. They form close attachments with staff, who are caring and help them feel safe and secure. Staff nurture children to understand and follow expectations, promoting cooperative play and a love of learning.

Established 1990Large outdoor spaceAge-specific indoor areasHighly qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to pre-school

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

half day, Full Time

Established

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cliff House Nursery

Last inspected 23 August 2023

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 arrive eagerly and are warmly greeted by enthusiastic staff. They form close attachments with staff, who are caring and help them feel safe and secure. Staff nurture children to understand and follow expectations, promoting cooperative play and a love of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff use assessments to plan effectively and identify when children need extra help, supported by knowledgeable SEND coordinators who work with other agencies to provide interventions.
  • Children learn about nature by planting, nurturing and harvesting fruits and vegetables in the nursery's allotment.
  • Staff provide stimulating activities for physical development, encouraging babies to climb and older children to engage in active play outdoors.
  • Staff help children learn early mathematical concepts through play, introducing language to describe size and count objects.
  • Staff regularly read aloud to children with enthusiasm, promoting early literacy skills and encouraging children to retell familiar stories through play.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular updates on learning and development, and parents are highly complimentary about the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve consistency in staff's practice by having a clearer oversight of the impact of training on the quality of education
  • 2check staff's understanding and implementation of key policies and procedures to support the consistent implementation of these throughout the setting.
Inspection #10306722 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use assessments to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning and to identify when children may benefit from extra help. They are supported by knowledgeable special educational needs coordinators, who have formed excellent relationships with other agencies. This enables staff to provide interventions and modified activities that help all children to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy lots of time outdoors to support their physical skills and well-being. Staff also encourage older children to act out stories like "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" as they go outside.

Parent Reviews of Cliff House Nursery

5.0
(2)
Katie Riddoch
2 months ago

My 7 month old recently started in the baby room here and I have been very pleased with the experience so far. The staff are friendly and helpful - adapting to the needs of different children. I love how I get a summary of my child’s day, and can use an app to see pictures of them sometimes. The management are also very friendly and organised, behind the scenes.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2015

  • August 2023Good
  • September 2018Good
  • June 2015Good

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