Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, 51 weeks per year
Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
62 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery, located near Preston city centre, operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, catering to children from birth. The nursery embraces the Reggio Emilia Approach, a child-centred educational philosophy that encourages natural development through a focus on key skills like numeracy, creativity, literacy, and curiosity.
Children aged 2, 3, and 4 are eligible for funded places, including 30 hours, which can be utilised during term-time or spread throughout the year. The facility is split over two levels, with preschool rooms on the first floor.
A distinctive feature is the access to a dedicated forest school, where children benefit from accelerated learning in an outdoor environment, fostering resilience, communication skills, and personal development. The experienced and qualified team of childcare specialists includes trained Forest School practitioners and Lead Professionals who support and nurture children's growth.
The nursery holds the NDNA E-Quality award for providing high-quality childcare and education.
Our ethos
Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach, fostering child-centred learning that encourages natural development and cultivates key skills such as numeracy, creativity, literacy, and curiosity. They strongly believe in the benefits of outdoor learning, with a dedicated forest school enabling children to develop resilience, communication, and personal growth in an natural environment.
What it's like
Children arrive at nursery excited and are greeted by friendly staff, making them feel safe and secure. They understand expectations and routines, demonstrating positive behaviour, sharing, and taking turns in various activities. Staff provide activities based on children's interests, allowing them to explore and learn about the world.
Reggio Emilia ApproachForest SchoolNDNA E-Quality award
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)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
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2006
Waitlist
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
Last inspected 27 September 2022 · Kate Martin
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 arrive at nursery excited and are greeted by friendly staff, making them feel safe and secure. They understand expectations and routines, demonstrating positive behaviour, sharing, and taking turns in various activities. Staff provide activities based on children's interests, allowing them to explore and learn about the world.
Inspector highlights
- Children arrive at nursery excited and feel safe and secure.
- Positive behaviour is encouraged; children share and take turns.
- Activities are based on children's interests, promoting knowledge and understanding of the world.
- Communication and language are well supported, with staff introducing new vocabulary.
- Parent partnerships are good, and children learn about similarities and differences.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to consistently use opportunities to build on what children know and can do as they arise during children's self-chosen play.
Inspection #10235033 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents talk about how settled their children are and about the support they receive from the nursery."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify where children might need additional support and put plans in place to help them to achieve. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals in order to ensure each child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, makes good progress from their starting point.
Outdoor space
The curriculum encourages children to explore environments, and they enjoy physical play outdoors, such as digging in the sand.
Parent Reviews of Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
4.5
(4)
J
a year ago
The staff are always so friendly and welcoming – it’s like being greeted by old friends every time! Lot's of activities for the children, both indoors and outdoors, which keeps things exciting. Being a forest school is an added bonus. We’re regularly updated on our child's progress with plenty of photos and videos, so it feels like we’re right there with them, even while they’re at nursery. The leadership is fantastic, and the whole team works incredibly hard, always going above and beyond to help. Couldn’t ask for a better place for our little one!
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Penny Pepperpot
3 years ago
The children are very busy and lots of staff. Good provisions.
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Ali Salman
7 years ago
Lovely staff
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I P
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: November 2010
- September 2022Good
- December 2016Good
- March 2016Good
- October 2015Inadequate
- August 2013Requires improvement
- November 2010Good
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