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Kensington Nursery # Kensington Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Kensington Nursery School, 44-46 Kensington Avenue, PRESTON, PR1 0EE · Lancashire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kensington Nursery is an intimate and homely setting located in Penwortham, Preston, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop a strong sense of belonging. The dedicated team, led by Manager Becky, strives to foster intellectual, physical, spiritual, and moral growth, preparing children for future life. They encourage positive relationships, confidence in communication, and respect for others, promoting self-esteem and acknowledging effort across all learning areas. The nursery prioritises strong partnerships with parents, offering pre-start visits and open communication about a child's progress. Kensington Nursery believes in the profound importance of early years and offers a personalised approach to ensure each child receives the care and interaction needed for smooth development within its small, nurturing environment. Our ethos Kensington Nursery is dedicated to fostering intellectual, physical, spiritual, and moral growth in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. They emphasise building positive relationships, confident communication, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging, with a personalised approach to ensure each child's smooth development. What it's like Children eagerly enter this homely nursery and are welcomed by staff who motivate their learning. Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate high levels of engagement. Children are confident in their own abilities and make good progress in all areas of their learning. Intimate and homely setting Focus on holistic child development Strong parent partnerships Dedicated and experienced team ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.kensingtonnurseryschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fundamental-British-Values-Policy.pdf) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kensington Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10291172 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220788)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691126) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kensington-nursery-pr1-0ee-2691126) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kensington Nursery Last inspected 18 May 2023 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 eagerly enter this homely nursery and are welcomed by staff who motivate their learning. Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate high levels of engagement. Children are confident in their own abilities and make good progress in all areas of their learning. Inspector highlights - Children have many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. - Staff are confident in how to develop children's physical skills. - Babies flock around staff as they see them pick up a book, and older children have access to non-fiction texts. - Staff enrich children's knowledge and sense of the world. - Staff support children's health well. Areas to develop - 1 monitor the effectiveness of staff's professional development to raise the quality of teaching and practice to the highest level. Inspection #10291172 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220788) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state that the nursery is 'like an extended family'. > Parents state that their children settled quickly when they started at the nursery and feel that this is because of the supportive staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children benefit from spending a lot of time in the fresh air and engaging in daily physical exercise. Older children learn how to assess risk for their own environment as they check for hazards before they go outside to play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 18 May 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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