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Learning Curves Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Christ Church C of E Primary School, Long Lane, Ormskirk, L39 5AS · Lancashire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Learning Curves Nursery, established in 2005 and privately operated, offers high-quality full-day care for up to 28 children aged 2 to 4 years. E.

Primary School, the nursery prides itself on a strong partnership with the school, participating in events such as Christmas celebrations, sports days, and school assemblies. In addition to nursery provision, Learning Curves provides wraparound care for primary school-aged children through a Breakfast Club and After School Club during term time.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year, closing only for the Christmas to New Year break and bank holidays. It aims to foster a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment, focused on supporting each child's individual learning journey.

The nursery was last inspected by Ofsted in January 2025 and received a "GOOD" grading. Their ethos is centred around the five British Values, promoting respect, diversity, well-being, active listening, politeness, and encouraging children's independence and choices in a fun environment.

Our ethos

At Learning Curves Nursery, our ethos is centred around the five British Values. Treating everyone with respect and valuing everyones opinions, celebrating diversity, promoting and protecting the well being of everyone, listening to others, being polite and allowing children to make choices and be independent whilst having fun and enjoying themselves. We strive to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a fun and nurturing environment.

What it's like

All children progress well at this nursery. Staff provide an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that is bespoke to the needs of the children who attend. Children demonstrate that they are happy as they eagerly enter, excited to see what is set out for them. Staff provide interesting and challenging activities that capture children's interests.

Full day care for 2-4 year oldsWraparound care for school-aged childrenPartnership with local primary schoolOfsted "GOOD" rating

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged privately for hours outside of government funding hours, which are allocated between 8:00am and 3:30pm. Private sessions include all meals, snacks, and consumables. An optional meals and consumables service is available for funded sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Minimum attendance of two days per week.
  • Government-funded hours are allocated between 8:00am and 3:30pm.
  • Hours attended outside funding times are privately charged.
  • Privately paid sessions include all meals, snacks, and consumable charges.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

2 to 4 years (nursery); primary school-aged (wraparound care)

Session types

Full day, School day, Extended session, Breakfast club, After school club

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Learning Curves Nursery

Last inspected 9 January 2025 · Jade Patten

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

All children progress well at this nursery. Staff provide an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that is bespoke to the needs of the children who attend. Children demonstrate that they are happy as they eagerly enter, excited to see what is set out for them. Staff provide interesting and challenging activities that capture children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • All children progress well at this nursery.
  • Staff provide an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that is bespoke to the needs of the children.
  • Developing children's communication and language skills is at the heart of the curriculum.
  • Parent partnership is a real strength of this nursery.
  • Staff morale is high due to support from leaders and flexibility offered.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help children build their independence skills and sense of responsibility.
Inspection #10364058 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children observe change in how water turns to ice when left outside in the freezing temperatures. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Learning Curves Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: June 2012

  • January 2025Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • June 2012Outstanding

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