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Hornby Day Nursery # Hornby Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 1 Station Road, Hornby, LANCASTER, LA2 8JP · Lancashire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 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 Hornby Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment situated in the picturesque Lune Valley, first opened its doors in January 2004. Housed in a beautifully refurbished building that served as the village primary school until the early 1960s, the day nursery offers a stimulating environment for children. It is registered with Ofsted to care for up to 60 children, including dedicated spaces for babies and toddlers. The nursery is thoughtfully laid out over two floors, with the ground floor dedicated to pre-schoolers and a separate area for a holiday club. The first floor provides distinct sections for babies and toddlers while maintaining an open-plan design that encourages interaction and smooth transitions between age groups. An all-weather playground at the rear of the property ensures that children of all ages can enjoy outdoor activities. The nursery prides itself on its committed and qualified staff who strive to provide exceptional care. What it's like Staff instil children with confidence and help them thrive by finding their talents and providing enriching activities. Children form close bonds with staff, feel secure, and are confident to approach visitors. Staff respect children, teaching them to make good decisions and fostering an environment where children reciprocate respect, behave well, and care for their peers and the nursery. Family-run Refurbished historic building All-weather playground Dedicated baby and toddler areas Stimulating environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Session types Morning session (08:30 – 12:30), Lunch session (12:30 – 13:30), Afternoon session (13:30 – 17:30), Early Start (07:30 – 08:30), Late Finish (17:30 – 18:00) Age range 9 months up to children leaving us to go to school Opening hours 07:30 to 18:00 Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hornby Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10308313 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232338)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411888) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.hornbydaynursery.co.uk/a-day/) 1 Station Road, Hornby, LANCASTER, LA2 8JP ## 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=hornby-day-nursery-limited-la2-8jp-ey411888) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hornby Day Nursery Last inspected 4 October 2023 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 Staff instil children with confidence and help them thrive by finding their talents and providing enriching activities. Children form close bonds with staff, feel secure, and are confident to approach visitors. Staff respect children, teaching them to make good decisions and fostering an environment where children reciprocate respect, behave well, and care for their peers and the nursery. Inspector highlights - The manager is passionate about ongoing development, consistently delivering high standards of care and learning, and is highly valued by families. - Staff work well as a team, are dedicated, and involve parents in children's learning through fun learning packs. - Staff support children's physical development well, with babies having space to practice skills and older children learning to manage risk outdoors. - Children happily spend time independently looking at books, enjoy the outdoor library, and are confident communicators due to staff's continuous narration. - Staff weave the mathematics curriculum throughout all areas, helping children count with confidence and develop a sound understanding of early mathematical concepts. - The nursery offers additional activities, such as dance and sensory play, to enhance children's range of experiences. - Skilled staff help to embed children's learning through interesting discussions and activities that build on prior knowledge. - Staff plan a broad range of activities to link children's learning, such as using fruits to paint with as they learn about colour and texture. - Staff help children develop their personal skills, learn about their feelings, and how their behaviour affects others. - Bilingual staff read to children in their home language, helping children learn about life in our diverse world. Inspection #10308313 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232338) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders work tirelessly to access support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Additional funding is used to allow more focused attention from staff. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator support staff well so that children with SEND have a skilled team around them, and with additional input from external agencies, this helps children with SEND to make the best possible progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Staff support children's physical development well. Babies have plenty of space and support to practise their new physical skills. Older children learn to manage risk and develop core strength as they negotiate the steep slope of the field outside. Daily access to outdoor play and learning helps enhance children's overall well-being. Children happily spend time independently looking at books, and they enjoy the outdoor library area. ## Google Reviews of Hornby Day Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUi-efqdoPHmZ_1kECWY6_a3_sEQaimcWboarvoO59MjGxLW77ODA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie Breckner 5 years ago Fantastic nursery, so well organised and brilliant feedback from the staff. We are so happy with this setting and our children love it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5ak5DOXNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487c817c60451eed:0x9eaa33f9d0dd7b84) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI0a5KZYJM_ow78okzoIuDtXonNO3rz8IQGMsKzZnwWUbJdyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Andrew Barton 2 years ago Great staff and a professional, organised Nursery. 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