Opening hours
Morning sessions start at 7:50 AM; After school club runs until 5:45 PM
Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups provides before and after school care for children attending Leyland St James' Nursery. The service aims to offer a smooth transition into and out of the school day, with staff accompanying children to and from classrooms.
The morning session, starting at 7:50 AM, includes a continental breakfast offering a variety of options such as toast, yogurt, cereal, fruit, and pancakes. The after-school club operates until 5:45 PM, providing a range of supervised activities including games, crafts, and free-flow outdoor play in the garden.
A healthy and varied snack is also provided during the after-school session. The club emphasises a structured yet engaging environment where children can choose activities that interest them.
Bookings are on a fixed, permanent basis, and parents are required to give four weeks' notice for cancellations. Ad hoc sessions are not available.
Payments are managed through the Famly App, with a deposit covering the first month's fees. The facility accepts Direct Debit and Tax-Free Childcare Voucher Scheme payments.
Parents can secure a place by completing an enrolment form, submitting a booking form, and paying a deposit.
What it's like
Children thrive in this innovative setting where staff have a secure understanding of each child's needs and plan a bespoke curriculum. Children make rapid progress in an exciting learning environment, exploring the outdoors and participating in forest school activities. Staff are highly skilled communicators, creating a language-rich environment that ignites children's imagination and curiosity.
Wrap-around careContinental breakfast providedHealthy after-school snacksFixed, permanent bookingsAccepts Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
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
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups
Last inspected 3 November 2022 · Chris Scully
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 thrive in this innovative setting where staff have a secure understanding of each child's needs and plan a bespoke curriculum. Children make rapid progress in an exciting learning environment, exploring the outdoors and participating in forest school activities. Staff are highly skilled communicators, creating a language-rich environment that ignites children's imagination and curiosity.
Inspector highlights
- The manager's passion for providing children with the best possible start in life is infectious, with a clear vision and strong focus on continual development.
- An ambitious, well-planned curriculum helps children to make excellent progress across all areas of their development.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive due to staff having a secure understanding of their needs.
- Forest school is an integral part of the setting, offering children opportunities to work alongside staff, making bird feeders and exploring the environment.
- Children become highly skilled communicators, confidently using new language and developing a deep love of reading.
Inspection #10231568 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that the manager and staff 'go above and beyond' to ensure that the children have everything that they need
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. This is because staff have a secure understanding of the children and what they need to learn next and how. They work in partnership with parents and professionals to support children's learning. Staff have used early years pupil premium funding extremely well, to support disadvantaged children and those who are struggling with attachments.
Outdoor space
Children relish the opportunities to explore the outdoors and take part in forest school activities. Forest school is an integral part of the setting; children relish the opportunities to work alongside staff, making bird feeders and exploring the environment.
Inspection history
Date: October 2016
- November 2022Outstanding
- October 2016Outstanding
Frequently asked about Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups
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