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Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands # Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Longsands CP School, Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS · Lancashire Number of places 54 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Discovery Vine Childcare Centre, led by degree-qualified directors Jane Shepherd and Lynda Garbutt, offers high-quality childcare and out-of-school care in Preston, North West England. The centre prioritises children's safety and well-being by ensuring all staff are highly qualified, experienced, and undergo enhanced criminal record checks. Discovery Vine operates several settings, including Pre-Schools, Before & After School Clubs, and Holiday Clubs across various primary school locations such as Longsands, Lordsgate, Cottam, Fulwood St Peter's, Grimsargh St Michael's, and Garstang Community Primary School. The centre provides a rich and diverse range of activities designed to foster holistic development in children. These activities encompass arts and crafts, messy play, quiet time activities like reading and simple crafts, and extensive outdoor play to promote physical and sensory development. Children also engage in games, puzzles, problem-solving, role play, small world play, and construction to enhance their cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Furthermore, the curriculum incorporates science investigations to spark curiosity and critical thinking, alongside music, drama, and dance to support creative expression and self-esteem. Our ethos Discovery Vine Childcare Centre is committed to fostering children's holistic development through a rich and diverse range of activities. Their approach integrates creative expression, cognitive skill-building through play and problem-solving, and scientific exploration to spark curiosity and critical thinking, all within a safe and nurturing environment. What it's like Children thrive in this warm, welcoming setting, which has a distinctive family feel and strong community ethos. The mixed-age groupings and holiday club provision create a unique environment where children form close relationships across age groups. This helps children feel secure, valued and part of a wider pre-school family. High-quality childcare Ofsted registered Experienced, qualified staff Variety of stimulating activities Multiple locations ## Pricing & funding 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://discoveryvine.co.uk/portfolios/woman-with-coffee) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 5.45pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10398604 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286646)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479191) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=discovery-vine-childcare-centre-longsands-pr2-9ps-ey479191) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands Last inspected 7 August 2025 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 thrive in this warm, welcoming setting, which has a distinctive family feel and strong community ethos. The mixed-age groupings and holiday club provision create a unique environment where children form close relationships across age groups. This helps children feel secure, valued and part of a wider pre-school family. Inspector highlights - The pre-school provides an ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make progress across the seven areas of learning. - Staff build children's communication and language through effective use of open-ended questions and rich vocabulary. - The curriculum is implemented effectively to develop early mathematics through purposeful, hands-on experiences. - Behaviour and attitudes are positive throughout the setting. - Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of children's self-care to support them to manage their personal needs. Inspection #10398604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286646) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they are well informed through daily updates, reports and meetings, and that they value the key-person system. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There are high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are supported through personalised approaches, external partnerships and strong parental involvement. The pre-school works closely with other professionals to support children with SEND. Regular meetings, tailored plans and gradual transitions are used to meet individual needs. Outdoor space Staff actively teach safety and help children understand how to respond in emergencies. Children develop a sense of responsibility and are well prepared to manage risks both inside and outside the pre-school. Inspection history Date: February 2016 - August 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - May 2019 Inadequate - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands ### Does Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands run holiday club or wraparound care? ### Whereabouts is Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands? ### How is Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands classified by Ofsted? ### What is known about the staff team at Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands? ### What are the opening hours at Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School Preston · PR2 9PS ](/nursery/partou-bluebells-day-nursery-pre-school-pr2-9ps-ey500662) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Rainbow Nursery Preston · PR2 6TU ](/nursery/the-rainbow-nursery-pr2-6tu-ey495242) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Holme from Home Pre-school Preston · PR1 6HP ](/nursery/holme-from-home-pre-school-pr1-6hp-ey302337) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Happy Minds at St Maria Goretti Preston · PR2 6SJ ](/nursery/happy-minds-at-st-maria-goretti-pr2-6sj-2872702) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cliff House Nursery Preston · PR2 6YQ ](/nursery/cliff-house-nursery-pr2-6yq-ey487021) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Achievers Day Nursery Preston · PR2 6BJ ](/nursery/little-achievers-day-nursery-pr2-6bj-ey272198) [See all nurseries in Preston →](/search?q=Preston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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