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Lakeview Children's Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Lakeview Childrens Nursery, Skipton Road, Colne, BB8 7NN · Lancashire
Number of places
106 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Lakeview Children's Nursery, nestled in its own expansive grounds and offering views of Lake Burwain, provides exceptional care for children from three months up to school age within a purpose-built, single-storey facility. The day nursery is committed to creating a nurturing and loving atmosphere where every child can flourish.

They aim to ease the transition from home to nursery, ensuring parents feel confident in their child's development and well-being. Lakeview emphasises a fun and stimulating environment, tailoring individual care to each child's age and developmental stage.

The day nursery is divided into four age-specific rooms: "Ducklings" for infants (0-1 year), "Ducks" for toddlers (1-2 years), "Swans" for children aged 2-3 years, and a Pre-School for 3-4 year olds. Each room has direct access to an outdoor play area, promoting continuous outdoor engagement throughout the day.

Lakeview Children's Nursery was rated "Outstanding" in its 2023 Ofsted inspection, reflecting their high standards of care and education.

What it's like

Children have a wonderful time at this nursery, receiving a warm welcome from enthusiastic staff. They are keen and eager to begin their day's learning in a recently extended and inspiring environment, benefiting greatly from innovative changes to the routine and layout. It is a special place that is highly valued by the families it serves.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingPurpose-built facilityLake viewsAge-specific roomsOutdoor play access

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)
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

Opening hours

7:45am - 5:45pm

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Registered with Ofsted

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lakeview Children's Nursery

Last inspected 12 April 2023 · Alice Apel

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

Children have a wonderful time at this nursery, receiving a warm welcome from enthusiastic staff. They are keen and eager to begin their day's learning in a recently extended and inspiring environment, benefiting greatly from innovative changes to the routine and layout. It is a special place that is highly valued by the families it serves.

Inspector highlights

  • Learning and teaching are extremely effective, with expertly planned, rich, varied, and meaningful activities.
  • There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language through sign language, visual prompts, and patient explanations.
  • Provision for children with SEND is excellent, with a knowledgeable coordinator and tailored approaches to meet individual needs.
  • Support for children's emotional well-being is exceptionally strong, nurturing each child and developing emotional literacy.
  • Children display exceptionally high levels of independence, learning about healthy lifestyles and making their own choices.
Inspection #10280754 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Families comment on how staff 'go above and beyond to support the whole family'.

They explain how a deeper understanding of their child's progress has grown from attending training, workshops and stay-and-play sessions alongside staff. This enables them to have more confidence in supporting their child's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Provision for children with SEND is excellent. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. Staff quickly identify any developmental concerns. Staff tailor approaches and targets to best meet the uniqueness of each individual. The manager provides children with additional one-to-one support. This is highly effective in narrowing any gaps in development.

Outdoor space

Managers risk assess to ensure that the nursery premises are safe, indoors and out. The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Lakeview Children's Nursery

5.0
(1 Google review)
Plant Guru
2 years ago

Fantastic, wonderful, perfect. Babies, toddlers, and preschool children are so lucky to go to this nursery. The location and setting, the rooms and facilities, the outdoor areas, and all of the staff members are amazing. After a not-so-great experience with my older child at another nursery a few years ago, I’m so happy with the experience my younger child and all our family have had at Lakeview. The best nursery around by far! No wonder they keep getting ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted reports. 5 stars all day long! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • March 2009Good

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