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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Furnace Barn Day Nursery # Furnace Barn Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Lancaster, LA2 6LU · Lancashire Number of places 39 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Lancashire 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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery, located in Halton, near Lancaster, provides high-quality care and education for children aged 0-3 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery focuses on children's attachments and well-being, acknowledging the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emotional development. Children quickly form strong bonds with their key persons and confidently seek comfort and reassurance from staff. The nursery provides a "zen garden," a calming space with books and resources to encourage children to express their feelings. Children settle well, feel safe, and are happy, understanding routines and embracing activities such as yoga and singing. The setting was rated "Good" by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 4th October 2022. The nursery has a designated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who works closely with children and parents, adapting the curriculum and monitoring intervention plans to ensure children make good progress. Children learn to care for their environment by accessing a large garden area with fruit trees and vegetable patches, where they grow healthy snacks. This outdoor learning supports their understanding of where food comes from and fosters healthy lifestyles. Staff weave numbers and counting into daily activities, supporting children's mathematical development. Children's curiosity is ignited through the discovery of unfamiliar creatures, enhancing their vocabulary and appreciation of the natural world. Leaders are dedicated to providing excellent care and education, ensuring effective learning sequencing and aiming for all children to reach their full potential. Partnership with parents is strong, with daily communication and online learning journals providing consistent care and support. What it's like Children settle well, feel safe and are happy in this nursery. Leaders and staff focus on children's attachments and well-being, recognising the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional development. As a result, children form strong attachments with their key persons and confidently approach staff for comfort and reassurance. Strong attachments with key persons Secret library for reading Outdoor learning and growing food Mathematical development Curiosity and natural world appreciation Good SEND provision for SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Furnace Barn Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10235988 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198016)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454577) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Lancaster, LA2 6LU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.76984/54.07933/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lancaster - [Day nurseries in Lancaster](/search?q=Lancaster) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=furnace-barn-day-nursery-la2-6lu-ey454577) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Furnace Barn Day Nursery Last inspected 4 October 2022 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 settle well, feel safe and are happy in this nursery. Leaders and staff focus on children's attachments and well-being, recognising the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional development. As a result, children form strong attachments with their key persons and confidently approach staff for comfort and reassurance. Inspector highlights - Children develop a love of books through regular story time and a 'secret library' where they can borrow mystery books. - Children are taught how to care for their environment and where food comes from by accessing a large garden area with fruit trees and vegetable patches. - Children's mathematical development is supported well by staff weaving numbers and counting into activities and routines. - Children's curiosity and sense of wonder is ignited when they discover unfamiliar creatures, and staff enhance their vocabulary and appreciation of the natural world. - Leaders have a clear intent to provide high-quality care and education for all children, ensuring effective sequencing of learning and aiming for all children to reach their full potential. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's independence skills, particularly when they are capable of carrying out tasks themselves. Inspection #10235988 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198016) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery has a designated special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) who works alongside children and has positive relationships with parents. The SENCo helps staff to make plans to adapt the curriculum to meet children's learning needs, and intervention plans are regularly monitored with targeted support for learning gaps. Children make good progress. Outdoor space Children have access to a large garden area that includes fruit trees and vegetable patches where they grow their own healthy snack foods and care for their crops. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Furnace Barn Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVRNvsBOqUBsEWm3R_aGunS-W9vQTvxMvLgmnK0tSzL-HZA3Eo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Amy Bowers 4 months ago Amazing place! staff are so genuine and my son has developed so much more snce starting here .I would highly recommend the pre school ! X [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOTFFVeFNYMG94VDNoelEwWmxZMTlEVTFZeGMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487c9d3e8ec86a3d:0x76dbe263199c541a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVVsYXlQbmJnkb-Nlbvi6ndTCPVAvE9iKYE_JkqHZKcXklh3HCH=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andy Cruxton 6 years ago Fabulous setting, dedicated and approachable staff. Two very happy kids thriving in their care. 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