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Dowry House Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.0(4 Google reviews) ·St. Marys Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TE · Lancashire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Dowry House Nursery School in Preston, Lancashire, provides care for children aged two to four. The day nursery operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm for 51 weeks of the year and accepts government funding for eligible children. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in December 2023 and judged its overall effectiveness to be Good. The inspector found that children arrive confident, happy and eager to learn, settling quickly into the wide range of activities available.

The curriculum is planned to be ambitious for all children. Children are encouraged to choose between playing inside or outdoors, where they can develop large motor skills by running in an open space or playing hopscotch. The inspector observed that older children look after younger ones and show acts of kindness. Partnerships with parents are good, and the manager acts as the special educational needs coordinator, proactively seeking early help and working with external agencies to support children.

What it's like

Children arrive confident, happy and eager to learn because staff create a welcoming and inviting environment. Children settle quickly and take part in the wide range of activities and learning experiences on offer. Staff plan and deliver a curriculum that is ambitious for all children.

Good Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumStrong leadershipEffective SEND supportGood parent partnershipsOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dowry House Nursery School

Last inspected 12 December 2023 · Emma Barrow

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 confident, happy and eager to learn because staff create a welcoming and inviting environment. Children settle quickly and take part in the wide range of activities and learning experiences on offer. Staff plan and deliver a curriculum that is ambitious for all children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have good opportunities to role play and use their imagination well.
  • Older children look out for and look after younger ones, showing acts of kindness.
  • Staff help children to develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • The manager provides strong leadership and has incredible knowledge of every child.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and staff have developed close relationships with families.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the consistency of how staff enhance language opportunities when engaging and interacting with children, to fully support and extend each child's learning.
Inspection #10305333 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents say that staff are very supportive and help them to understand how they can extend their children's learning at home."

"They are happy with the progress their children make at the nursery."

"Parents compliment staff on supporting their children to become more confident."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

In his role as the special educational needs coordinator, the manager is extremely proactive in seeking early help for children, when needed. The manager and staff have built highly effective partnerships with other professionals and external agencies. This ensures that all children receive the help they require to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage children to choose to play inside or outdoors. Children learn to put on their coats and hats before going out to play. Children play outside freely and enjoy the time to develop their large motor skills. For example, they run smiling in a large open space and play hopscotch with their friends.

Google Reviews of Dowry House Nursery School

4.0
(4 Google reviews)
Leanne Richardson
2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery! The level of care and education they provide for the children there can not be competed with.. all staff are trained to an exceptionally high level. The atmosphere they create is nurturing and supportive to each individual child's needs. my child has blossomed at this nursery

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Kathryn Forbes
a year ago

Fantastic nursery, both my children have thrived from being there. Lovely staff, lovely setting. Wouldn't send my children anywhere else.

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danielle louise
2 years ago

Old guy with glasses is aggressive and threatening, disgusting behaviour from a nursery

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • December 2023Good
  • February 2018Outstanding
  • August 2014Good
  • May 2011Outstanding

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