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First Timers Pre School Day Nursery # First Timers Pre School Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Heath, Lincoln, LN5 0DA · Lincolnshire Number of places 74 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Timers Pre School Day Nursery, established in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery (rated Good by Ofsted on 23/09/2022) focuses on creating a safe and secure environment where children form positive relationships with both peers and adults. The curriculum is designed to challenge children's learning and strongly supports communication and language development. Children are encouraged to love books and stories, with activities tailored to different age groups, from following stories with toy animals in the baby room to imaginative play for pre-schoolers. The staff also promote independence, starting with simple tasks like getting tissues in the baby room and progressing to self-serving at mealtimes for older children. Physical development is supported through outdoor play, where staff assist children in navigating wooden beams to improve balance and coordination, while also allowing others to manage independently. The nursery also introduces children to technology and fosters an understanding of safety, including internet safety for pre-schoolers and moving safely within the nursery. The manager regularly reflects on and improves practices, such as introducing engaging activities after mealtimes, ensuring continuous learning and engagement for all children. What it's like Children at this early years setting feel safe and secure, forming positive relationships with peers and adults. They are encouraged to develop a love of books, learn to take turns, and begin to understand technology. Staff support children's physical development, providing a helping hand when needed, and celebrate their achievements. Safe and secure Positive relationships Challenging curriculum Communication and language Promoting independence Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Timers Pre School Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10233087 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196447)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487067) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-timers-pre-school-day-nursery-ln5-0da-ey487067) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Timers Pre School Day Nursery Last inspected 23 September 2022 · Hayley Ruane 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 at this early years setting feel safe and secure, forming positive relationships with peers and adults. They are encouraged to develop a love of books, learn to take turns, and begin to understand technology. Staff support children's physical development, providing a helping hand when needed, and celebrate their achievements. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff offer children a curriculum to challenge their learning, supporting communication and language skills well. - Staff encourage children to learn skills for the future, such as completing tasks on their own, starting in the baby room. - Staff praise children for their achievements and use sand timers to help them understand sharing. - Staff help children understand how to keep themselves safe, including internet safety and moving safely around the nursery. - The manager reflects on aspects of practice to improve outcomes for children, such as introducing activities after mealtimes. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's abilities in the baby room to further promote children's early speaking skills and understanding of words - 2 support staff to find out about children's experiences and abilities at home and to use this information to help enhance opportunities for children to learn. Inspection #10233087 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196447) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space When children play outside, some are offered a helping hand by staff to develop their balance and coordination when they walk across wooden beams. Others manage this task on their own without any support. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of First Timers Pre School Day Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ3w13eIk6JXNKAtlvM1NluFXH9Uus_CpxnIsw1zwfsOerpqw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie O'boyle 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURza3Y2QS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x487846d5950255f5:0x97f89de93c10dd2e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVj5RbHimYwKOnGndDEFaug7gtNypXLQa0-gx2_gdTO59w0VYIp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelly hards 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwNy1lMTJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487846d5950255f5:0x97f89de93c10dd2e) Reviews from Google for First Timers Pre School Day Nursery. 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