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Cliff House Nursery # Cliff House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 1990 Large outdoor space Age-specific indoor areas Highly qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 →](https://www.cliffhousenursery.net/funded-hours) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cliff House Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10306722 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229138)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487021) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cliff-house-nursery-pr2-6yq-ey487021) 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 - 1 improve consistency in staff's practice by having a clearer oversight of the impact of training on the quality of education - 2 check staff's understanding and implementation of key policies and procedures to support the consistent implementation of these throughout the setting. Inspection #10306722 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229138) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVDOK2ocu8AV1-XHbKO0edoGL7sco9EM7-3xWXmzWZRmb6L-1oiig=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aVlZ6UlZUblZ1Y1dWcGRFWXdYMWswTFU5eU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b72341a93e90b:0x5f0cc83888ad0ab6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXwtPWUjwkM1o2lN1lZnlN3ReyO-SgCKh3R8dzjOdH7Iivipw4V=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Dudek 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMTh6R3RnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b72341a93e90b:0x5f0cc83888ad0ab6) Reviews from Google for Cliff House Nursery. 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