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Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School # Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Dob Bridge Cottage, Brick Croft Lane, LEYLAND, PR26 9AA · Lancashire Number of places 49 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 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 30pm, Monday to Friday, catering to children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted on its latest inspection on 17th October 2022. Children excitedly arrive and are greeted by a vastly experienced and enthusiastic staff team. The nursery places a strong emphasis on encouraging independence, with children eagerly choosing 'jobs' for the day. A highly effective key-person system ensures that children settle quickly, feel safe, secure, and are eager to learn. The curriculum is inspiring, challenging, and extremely well-sequenced, ensuring children build purposefully on their existing knowledge. Staff demonstrate skill in consolidating learning and capturing children's imaginations, leading to excellent progress. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with the quality of education delivered both indoors and outdoors being observed and assessed for its impact on children's learning. The nursery provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. What it's like Children excitedly arrive at nursery and are greeted by the vastly experienced and enthusiastic staff team. Their independence is encouraged, and they eagerly choose 'jobs' for the day. A highly effective key-person system ensures children settle quickly, feel safe, secure, and are eager to learn. Inspiring and challenging curriculum Skilful staff Strong sense of self Outstanding literacy promotion Ethos of continual reflection ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School Last inspected 17 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children excitedly arrive at nursery and are greeted by the vastly experienced and enthusiastic staff team. Their independence is encouraged, and they eagerly choose 'jobs' for the day. A highly effective key-person system ensures children settle quickly, feel safe, secure, and are eager to learn. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff devise an inspiring and challenging curriculum that is extremely well-sequenced. - Staff are skilful in consolidating learning and capturing children's imaginations. - Children develop a strong sense of self as staff find out about their experiences from home. - Staff promote children's literacy skills outstandingly well. - Leaders ensure that staff understand their exceedingly high expectations and create an ethos of continual reflection. Inspection #10235853 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200435) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10235853 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200435)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449320) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-pr26-9aa-ey449320) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the friendly, warm care that the nursery provides. > They are overjoyed with the excellent progress their children make at nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbhQWFITyTvFGZFmHaF3RDhbx_XW8Hwx_a3aYRQaomtwSqzA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anna 8 months ago Many happy years at acorns for our family. Wonderful nursery and fabulous staff! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKWVVuQlVNR1ZaWlhWU1luUmpNRkIxYmtSR2FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b13092fec8095:0x5a3efd8f8b7b9b99) Reviews from Google for Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6502913704931859353&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: January 2013 - October 2022 Outstanding - November 2016 Good - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School ### How many children are on roll at Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School? ### Which funded childcare places does Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School accept? ### What are the opening hours at Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School? ### How is SEND support organised at Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School? ### Does Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School have an Ofsted rating? ### What outdoor learning space does Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School use? ### Is Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEYLAND Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery Leyland · PR26 9RJ ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-pr26-9rj-ey488592) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Fairy Bridge Nursery Leyland · PR26 9JP ](/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-pr26-9jp-2674249) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Bank Hall Kindergarten Leyland · PR26 9AT ](/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-pr26-9at-309225) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery Preston · PR4 6AQ ](/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-pr4-6aq-2802130) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups Leyland · PR26 7SH ](/nursery/leyland-st-james-wrap-around-care-groups-pr26-7sh-ey490973) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Poplars Nursery Leyland · PR26 7SN ](/nursery/poplars-nursery-pr26-7sn-ey499417) [See all nurseries in LEYLAND →](/search?q=LEYLAND) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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