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Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Whalley Road, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9NT · Lancashire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th December 2023.

Children thrive in the nurturing environment provided by staff, who communicate with warmth and enthusiasm, regularly praising children to build their self-esteem. New children settle extremely quickly and form close bonds with staff, who expertly use information from parents and their own observations to precisely plan experiences.

The curriculum is designed to provide children with the cultural capital they need, fostering a genuine thirst for learning. Staff have exceptionally high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

What it's like

Children thrive in the care of nurturing staff within this calm and welcoming nursery. Staff communicate with children with warmth and enthusiasm. They regularly praise children to build their self-esteem. New children settle extremely quickly and form close bonds with staff.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingNurturing environmentAmbitious curriculumExcellent SEND supportStrong communication focusImpeccable behaviour

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

Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington

Last inspected 15 December 2023

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 thrive in the care of nurturing staff within this calm and welcoming nursery. Staff communicate with children with warmth and enthusiasm. They regularly praise children to build their self-esteem. New children settle extremely quickly and form close bonds with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The passionate and dedicated manager creates a unique and highly ambitious curriculum that is implemented extremely well by staff.
  • Children with SEND receive excellent support.
  • The manager is highly committed to the continued professional development and training of all staff.
  • Staff support children's communication exceptionally well.
  • Children behave impeccably.
Inspection #10301447 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are unanimous in their high praise of the outstanding levels of care and attention that their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have exceptionally high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND receive excellent support. The experienced special educational needs coordinator and each child's key person, work in partnership with parents and other professionals to develop individual support plans to further enhance children's learning and development.

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 Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington

5.0
(2)
Jessica Logan
2 years ago

Had a lovely show around, lovely nursery and warm feeling from the staff. Immediately felt welcomed and loved the curriculum and ideology of the nursery's future goals and what they've already achieved. I loved how open the rooms felt and how focused they are on learning and development. Crossing my fingers and toes Adelyn gets in soon 🤣. Thank you for all your time!

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Natasha C
3 years ago

First class nursery setting for my little boy. He has come on leaps and bounds in terms of development and that's all down to the amazing and caring staff. We looked around a few nurseries before commiting and it was a no brainer after visiting this one. Communication between staff and parents is excellent and we wouldn't recommend any other nursery in the Ribble Valley. Thanks to the team for everything.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 December 2023

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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