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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup # Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · The Old Church, Carlingford Road, Hucknall, NG15 7AE · Nottinghamshire Number of places 60 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup, established in 1986, is a nurturing and caring setting in Hucknall, operating from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, all year round. The setting provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Based on its latest Ofsted inspection on 13 August 2024, it received an overall rating of "Good". The curriculum, designed by leaders with an excellent understanding of families and the local community, focuses on providing a wealth of opportunities to enhance children's experiences, building a strong foundation for their move to school. Physical development is well-planned, including sessions with a specialist yoga teacher. The recently developed outdoor area is well-designed, offering opportunities for water-play, and staff ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress from their starting points. Children who speak English as an additional language are also well-supported, with a focus on vocabulary development by dedicated staff. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing and caring setting. Leaders have created a curriculum that ensures that children have a wealth of opportunities that enhance their own experience. This means that children have a strong foundation before they move on to school. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Strong SEND support Outdoor learning Love of books ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1986 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup Last inspected 13 August 2024 · Helen Lakey 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 Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing and caring setting. Leaders have created a curriculum that ensures that children have a wealth of opportunities that enhance their own experience. This means that children have a strong foundation before they move on to school. Inspector highlights - The manager has a clear intent of what she would like children to know and to learn, resulting in an ambitious and well-planned curriculum. - Children have a love of books and enjoy creating their own stories and songs based on what they have read. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, leading to very good progress. - Children are kind to each other and play well together, with older children helping younger ones. - Staff feel well supported by leaders, benefiting from in-depth training, well-being support, and effective mentoring. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of group activities to ensure that they meet the needs of all children - 2 give children time to try things for themselves before stepping in to support them. Inspection #10351688 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257282) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10351688 Lead inspector Helen Lakey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257282)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253045) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Old Church, Carlingford Road, Hucknall, NG15 7AE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.20486/53.04154/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hucknall - [Day nurseries in Hucknall](/search?q=Hucknall) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=leen-mills-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ae-253045) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. As a result of this strong teaching, children make very good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space The recently developed outdoor area has been well-designed to meet the needs of the children at the setting. Children enjoy being outside and taking part in water-play. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are also well supported. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff ensure that vocabulary development is well planned for. Inspection history Date: September 2003 - September 2024 Good - August 2024 Good - October 2018 Outstanding - November 2015 Good - October 2015 Good - July 2011 Outstanding - May 2011 Outstanding - July 2007 Good - September 2003 Good ## Frequently asked about Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup ### What is Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup? ### How many places does Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup have? ### How does Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hucknall Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Happy Days Childcare Services Nottingham · NG15 7AH ](/nursery/happy-days-childcare-services-ng15-7ah-ey499668) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Oceans Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 7BZ 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/oceans-day-nursery-ltd-ng15-7bz-ey389292) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup Nottingham · NG15 7LD ](/nursery/hucknall-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ld-253051) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall Nottingham · NG15 7JU ](/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-hucknall-ng15-7ju-2826520) - [ Provider closed 0.5 mi ### St George's Nursery Nottingham · NG15 8AA 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/st-george-s-nursery-ng15-8aa-2869869) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Broomhill Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 6AJ ](/nursery/broomhill-day-nursery-limited-ng15-6aj-2831014) [See all nurseries in Hucknall →](/search?q=Hucknall) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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