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Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
·2 Highfield Road, Saxilby, LINCOLN, LN1 2QP · Lincolnshire
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this early years setting

Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool, established in 2012, is dedicated to providing every child with an optimal start in life, ensuring they develop essential skills and confidence for their future academic journey. Located in a refurbished building in Saxilby since 2017, the nursery fosters a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

They employ an 'In the Moment' planning approach, tailoring learning experiences to children's interests to ensure engagement and development. The nursery is structured into 'Seedlings' for under 2s, 'Saplings' for 2-year-olds, and 'Blossoms' for preschoolers, each designed to encourage exploration and active learning through play.

The highly qualified staff, many holding Level 3 or even Level 7 qualifications, surpass statutory requirements, providing a stimulating and nurturing environment. The nursery’s daily routine is flexible, incorporating morning and afternoon snacks, a midday lunch, and plenty of time for play-based learning and meaningful interactions.

Fleur de Lys focuses on comprehensive child development, aiming to cultivate independence, language skills, early musical appreciation, physical education, and preschool readiness. They also offer early drop-off and late pick-up options to accommodate diverse family needs.

Our ethos

Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool's philosophy is centred on providing an optimal start for every child, fostering essential skills and confidence through an 'In the Moment' planning approach that tailors learning to children's interests. They emphasise active learning through play, comprehensive development including independence and language, and creating a stimulating, family-like atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are encouraged to complete tasks independently, such as pouring drinks or helping with mealtime duties, promoting good hygiene. Staff support children in understanding positive behaviour and how to use toys for play, while older children learn about stories like the Christmas nativity.

Play-based learningIn the Moment planningHighly qualified staffHome-cooked meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Daily food charge for funded hours£4.50 / day
  • Voluntary contribution per funded session£1.20 / session
  • Additional hours (early drop-off/late pick-up)£11.25 / hour
  • Additional hours (early drop-off/late pick-up)£10.10 / hour
  • Additional day (under 2s)£71.25 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Thursday 7.30am-5.30pm; Friday 7.30am-4.45pm

Food

Meals and snacks provided, with a daily charge for funded hours; packed lunches permitted.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 18 December 2024 · 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 are encouraged to complete tasks independently, such as pouring drinks or helping with mealtime duties, promoting good hygiene. Staff support children in understanding positive behaviour and how to use toys for play, while older children learn about stories like the Christmas nativity.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff have made improvements to the nursery since the last inspection, particularly in supporting children's understanding of behavioural expectations.
  • Staff are supported to reflect on their practice through supervision meetings and training to enhance their interaction with children and professional development.
  • Staff offer a nutritious range of snacks and meals, promoting healthy eating habits and understanding of dental care among children.
  • Staff plan activities that align with children's interests, expanding their experiences and understanding of new concepts.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported with individual targets to meet their needs, including the use of gestures and sign language.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to fully implement the curriculum for very young children more effectively
  • 2offer all parents ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to support their children's individual learning at home.
Inspection #10331844 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. Individual targets are identified for children, and staff implement these to meet children's needs. These include children using gestures and sign language to communicate their needs and wishes.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: January 2024

  • December 2024Good
  • January 2024Requires improvement

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