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Fairy Bridge Nursery # Fairy Bridge Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2024) · Isle Of Man Farm, Meadow Lane, Leyland, PR26 9JP · Lancashire Number of places 54 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 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 Fairy Bridge Nursery, a family-operated establishment, is nestled within a charming converted barn on the Isle of Man Farm in Croston, offering a picturesque rural backdrop. The nursery's ethos centres on fostering creativity and imagination through engaging learning experiences, ensuring every child achieves their full potential. They pride themselves on providing a magical childhood experience, encouraging extensive outdoor play and exploration in their woodland area and orchard, accessible via a 'secret garden door' leading across the Fairy Bridge. The nursery operates with a 'free-flow continuous provision' model, allowing children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments for most of the day, rain or shine. This approach aims to connect children with nature, providing firsthand experiences with weather, habitats, and natural life cycles, mirroring the joyful, muddy adventures of traditional childhood. Our ethos Fairy Bridge Nursery\\'s ethos centres on fostering creativity and imagination through engaging learning experiences, aiming to help every child achieve their full potential. They pride themselves on providing a magical childhood experience, encouraging extensive outdoor play and exploration in nature. The nursery operates with a \\'free-flow continuous provision\\' model, enabling children to move between indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day to connect with nature. What it's like The nursery offers unique and inspirational experiences, skilfully linked to the curriculum, to promote exploration and play. They provide a warm, encouraging welcome to all children, helping even new starters to settle quickly and happily. Staff interactions are exceptional and show sensitivity to the needs of individual children. Family-run Rural Location Outdoor Focused Forest School Ethos ## Pricing & funding Charges are calculated on an hourly basis, with care available in structured bookable sessions ranging from 30 minutes to three hours. Funding is offered on both a term-time and stretched basis over 50 weeks. Additional charges apply for snacks and forest school clothing, though alternatives are permitted. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Additional hours (Under 2s) £5.50 / hour - Additional hours (2 Year Olds) £5.50 / hour - Additional hours (3 & 4 Year Olds) £5.50 / hour - Morning snack £0.50 / session - Afternoon snack £0.50 / session See 1 more Good to know - Invoices are issued through the Famly app and are payable in advance on or before the 1st of each month. - Childcare places will be suspended if monthly fees are not paid on time. - Full fees are still required for absences and family holidays to reserve your child's place. - Funding can be claimed as term-time only (38 weeks) or stretched over 50 weeks of the year. - Parents can choose to pay for morning and afternoon snacks or provide their own healthy alternatives. - One term's notice is required if you wish to opt out of extra chargeable activities or services. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fairy Bridge Nursery Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10350718 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259589)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674249) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fairy-bridge-nursery-pr26-9jp-2674249) ## Key facts Session types 7.30am-8am, 8am-9am, 9am-12pm, 12pm-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 1pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, 5pm-5.30pm Opening hours Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:30 Age range 12 months – 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fairy Bridge Nursery Last inspected 6 September 2024 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 The nursery offers unique and inspirational experiences, skilfully linked to the curriculum, to promote exploration and play. They provide a warm, encouraging welcome to all children, helping even new starters to settle quickly and happily. Staff interactions are exceptional and show sensitivity to the needs of individual children. Inspector highlights - The provider has established a bespoke, well-sequenced curriculum, which expertly builds on children's interests and next steps. - The staff encourage children to take the lead in their play, resulting in children developing a wealth of skills and deep thinking. - The staff promote an exceptional understanding of, and respect for, people, families and communities beyond children's own experiences. - Children gain a deep understanding about where food comes from as they fully participate in each part of the process from growing to eating. - Partnership with parents is exemplary, with excellent communication and well-supported transitions. Inspection #10350718 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259589) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that communication is excellent. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well. Needs are identified early and interventions or referrals put in place to quickly close gaps and help children to quickly make progress. The staff share concerns with parents and other professionals involved with children to ensure the best support is provided. Outdoor space Children excitedly venture through the 'secret door' and over the 'fairy bridge'. They eagerly explore the forest, picking fruit from the orchard and making slides in the mud. The staff provide endless opportunities for children to develop their independence, including putting on and taking off their waterproofs for outdoor play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 September 2024 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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