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Little Achievers Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Chatburn Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6BJ · Lancashire
Number of places
89 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Little Achievers Day Nursery, a Rosy Apple Childcare facility located in Preston, has established a strong reputation within the local community for providing high-quality early years learning and childcare. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering full day care services.

It is registered for eighty-two children and boasts purposely designed outdoor spaces. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm daily, excluding bank holidays.

Little Achievers Day Nursery embraces the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Childcare and Education, focusing on a child-centred philosophy where learning is meaningful and driven by natural development. Each child is assigned a key carer to ensure their early years potential is met.

The nursery is divided into three age ranges, with rooms designed for easy transition between groups. A key feature is the opportunity for pre-school children to access Forest School at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery as part of their timetable, promoting accelerated learning through outdoor experiences, development of new skills, improved communication, and personal development.

The setting also emphasises the value of outdoor learning, cherishing and learning from nature in its amazing outdoor areas, which are crafted using recycled materials to encourage curiosity through various environments.

Our ethos

Little Achievers Day Nursery embraces the Reggio Emilia Approach, focusing on a child-centred philosophy where learning is meaningful and driven by natural development. They also incorporate the Forest School approach, promoting accelerated learning through outdoor experiences and development of new skills. Outdoor learning and curiosity are highly valued, and environments are crafted using recycled materials.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe in the nursery, welcomed by caring staff who know them well. They understand routines and behave well, learning to take turns and make choices about their activities. Staff engage children in learning by incorporating their interests, motivating them to learn.

Reggio Emilia ApproachForest School LearningPurposely designed outdoor spacesExperienced and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, 51 weeks per year (excluding Bank Holidays)

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Achievers Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 July 2023

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 happy and safe in the nursery, welcomed by caring staff who know them well. They understand routines and behave well, learning to take turns and make choices about their activities. Staff engage children in learning by incorporating their interests, motivating them to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including visits to local schools.
  • Staff encourage healthy eating by promoting healthier options in lunch boxes and sharing information with parents.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to practise physical skills, including outdoor play, climbing, wheeled vehicles, and swimming lessons.
  • Staff build strong relationships with families, sharing daily information verbally and online, and providing home-learning packs.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment procedures, regular staff training, and clear protocols for welfare concerns and accident reporting.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff knowledge and practice of how children learn language so that children can build on their vocabulary
  • 2provide opportunities to encourage children's independence
  • 3support staff to have a clearer understanding of the curriculum intent, so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn.
Inspection #10289390 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the nursery is like 'one big family'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children run around outside and improve their coordination as they balance on the climbing equipment and ride wheeled vehicles. Children are also encouraged to fasten each other's coats ready for outdoor play, and older children spontaneously go on bug hunts, using magnifying glasses and pots to examine what they find.

Parent Reviews of Little Achievers Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Rachel Seedall
11 months ago

I am absolutely over the moon with the care that my little boy has had, since starting nursery at Little Achievers. The staff show their extensive experience and knowledge by the standard of care they provide the children with and I feel at ease leaving him in their care. The meals are nutritious and he finishes every plate and snack! He has lots of fun every day with various activities and is always smiling when I collect him. Thank you everyone!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2011

  • July 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • September 2013Good
  • August 2011Good

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