--- title: "Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-nursery-garstang-ltd-pr3-1wl-ey485716 description: "Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Holme Garth Farm, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 1WL · Lancashire Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang Ltd, located in Cabus, Preston, offers a warm and engaging environment where children from birth to four years old thrive. Registered with Ofsted in 2015, this family-run nursery benefits from a dedicated team of 13 childcare staff, with eight holding Level 3 or above qualifications, including three at Level 6. Children are happy and confident, separating from parents with ease and forming strong bonds with the friendly staff. The day nursery provides exciting activities that support children's development across all learning areas, fostering progress through creative play like making glittery potions and pumpkin-themed experiments. The team effectively monitors each child's progress, intervening early when needed to close any learning gaps and ensure all children, including those requiring additional support, make good strides in their development. The day nursery is open Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, with sessions from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, providing consistency for families in Garstang and the surrounding areas. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy their time in the bright nursery where staff welcome them warmly. They separate from their parents with ease, feeling safe in the care of the friendly staff. Staff plan a wide range of enticing activities which support children to make good progress in all areas of their learning. Staff focus on supporting children to discuss their emotions and to recognise how their behaviour affects others. Consequently, behaviour is generally good, and children are keen to help each other. Happy children Engaging activities Effective support Strong community links Family-run ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am until 6pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang Last inspected 29 October 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy and enjoy their time in the bright nursery where staff welcome them warmly. - Staff plan a wide range of enticing activities which support children to make good progress in all areas of their learning. - Staff focus on supporting children to discuss their emotions and to recognise how their behaviour affects others. - Children benefit from links with the local community, visiting elderly neighbours and enjoying visits from a local police officer. - The provider has a clear vision for the family-run nursery, and their enthusiasm is shared by staff. - Effective procedures to monitor and assess children's progress help staff to intervene early where gaps emerge. - Specific sessions for older children help them to learn the skills they will need when they move on to school. - Staff demonstrate commitment to children who require additional support for their individual needs and work with healthcare professionals. - Children's physical development is well supported by staff and daily outdoor play. - Staff read and sing with children, using signs to help develop language skills, and books are well loved at nursery. - Routines of the day support children's independence skills and help older children to understand staff's expectations. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to deliver the curriculum in a consistently ambitious manner. - 2 Support staff to help younger children understand expectations of them through everyday routines and activities. Inspection #10360018 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261905) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff demonstrate commitment to children who require additional support for their individual needs by making adjustments to the nursery environment and activities. They work with health care professionals to gain a good understanding of how to support children's specific needs, ensuring all children make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Babies enjoy climbing on low play equipment, and children pedal bicycles proficiently, with staff helping them balance and jump on obstacle courses. Daily outdoor play ensures children get plenty of fresh air, promoting their overall well-being and physical development. Inspection history Date: June 2015 - October 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - June 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang ### How was Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang rated by Ofsted? ### What stands out about the nursery's provision? ### What type of nursery is Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang? ### How is outdoor play organised at the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Garstang Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Ducklings Nursery Garstang. - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Oak Tree Nursery School Garstang Garstang · PR3 1EB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-nursery-school-garstang-pr3-1eb-2825223 - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Baby Blossoms Nursery Preston · PR3 1EL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/baby-blossoms-nursery-pr3-1el-2705164 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.5 mi ### Evergreen Early Years - Garstang Preston · PR3 1RB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-early-years-garstang-pr3-1rb-2816622 - Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Little Lambs Cockerham · LA2 0EF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-la2-0ef-ey490818 - Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### The Fledglings Preston · PR3 0RY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-pr3-0ry-ey544893 - Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Leaps & Bounds Ellel Lancaster · LA2 0LQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leaps-bounds-ellel-la2-0lq-2519567 See all nurseries in Garstang →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Garstang ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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