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Farington Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·
5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Farington Cp School, Rose Street, LEYLAND, PR25 4GH · Lancashire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Farington Nursery is a highly-regarded childcare provider located in Farington, offering exceptional care and early education for children aged 2 to 4 years old. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm, stimulating, and safe environment where every child feels valued and confident to explore and learn.

Their dedicated and qualified staff focus on individualised learning through play-based activities, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to build strong foundations for development. Farington Nursery aims to be an ideal choice for parents seeking reliable day care and a supportive setting for their child's emotional and educational growth, fostering positive parent partnerships and clear communication.

The nursery is committed to providing outstanding care, employing passionate professionals, offering engaging indoor and outdoor play spaces, and serving healthy meals and snacks daily. They provide flexible sessions designed to meet diverse family needs, with a strong emphasis on early learning, social skill development, and school readiness.

Farington Nursery encourages prospective parents to book a visit to experience firsthand their dedication to giving children a bright start in life.

Our ethos

Farington Nursery is committed to providing a warm, stimulating, and safe environment that fosters exploration and learning. Their approach is play-based and individualised, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to ensure strong developmental foundations and school readiness. They prioritise parent partnerships and aim to give children a bright start in life.

What it's like

Children confidently separate from their parents and carers to enter a buzz of excitement in the nursery. Caring staff form warm, trusting and supportive relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate they feel safe and happy.

High-quality childcareEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) frameworkPlay-based learningFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

This term-time only nursery offers full-day, short-day, and morning sessions for children aged two and over, with Fridays reserved for pre-schoolers. Fees are charged monthly or termly in advance. Additional hourly rates apply for extra hours, and parents can choose to purchase school meals or bring packed lunches.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Full Day session (7:30am - 5:30pm)£52.50 / session
  • Short Day session (8:00am - 3:30pm)£42.50 / session
  • Non-funded 2-year-old session (8:30am - 11:30am)£18.00 / session
  • Additional hours£6.00 / hour
  • School Meals£3.10 / day

Good to know

  • A £20 refundable deposit is required to secure a nursery place.
  • Fees must be paid in full monthly or termly in advance.
  • Four weeks' notice is required to cancel a child's place.
  • Full fees remain payable for child illness or holiday absences.
  • Parents can opt for school meals at an extra charge or send a packed lunch from home for free.
  • Additional hours outside standard sessions are charged at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm (for pre-school children only)

Food

Healthy meals and snacks provided daily (packed lunches also allowed)

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full Day, Short Day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Farington Nursery

Last inspected 10 July 2025 · Lisa Bellam-Brown

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 confidently separate from their parents and carers to enter a buzz of excitement in the nursery. Caring staff form warm, trusting and supportive relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate they feel safe and happy.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers support staff to create individualised curriculums for their key children.
  • Effective systems are in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff plan a range of activities to develop children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff prioritise children's physical development.
  • Staff expertly weave mathematics into children's play.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend arrangements for support for staff to enhance their practice and teaching across all areas of learning.
Inspection #10398566 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state they receive regular updates.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are effective systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff collaborate with parents and professionals to provide children with timely and appropriate support plans. They set realistic and challenging next steps, so children achieve success in their learning. Staff use funding well to help children with SEND to make good progress from their starting points in development.

Outdoor space

Children enhance their gross motor skills, such as when balancing on beams, engaging in large mark making and digging in the garden. Staff ensure that children have many opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise.

Parent Reviews of Farington Nursery

5.0
(3)
Louise Pennington
2 years ago

Friendly staff. Amazing facilities.

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Natalie Denby
a month ago

Brilliant and friendly staff, both my children loved going. Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Date: July 2011

  • July 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • July 2014Good
  • July 2011Good

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