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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 6. · 7. Lakeview Children's Nursery # Lakeview Children's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating Purpose-built facility Lake views Age-specific rooms Outdoor play access ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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. ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lakeview Children's Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280754 Lead inspector Alice Apel Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219273)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366674) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.lakeviewchildrensnursery.co.uk/) Lakeview Childrens Nursery, Skipton Road, Colne, BB8 7NN ## Explore day nurseries near Colne - [Day nurseries in Colne](/search?q=Colne) - [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=lakeview-children-s-nursery-bb8-7nn-ey366674) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219273) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUEw6lWarJgkyxFFwXMw7vS_kOeEVA-7p7KShTvL7MK3t3fjuA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwamZfWHVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b923f16becc45:0xb841c79f84fa9186) Reviews from Google for Lakeview Children's Nursery. 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