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Little G's Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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1.0(1 parent reviews) ·Unit 6, Chorley West Business Park, Chorley, PR7 1NL · Lancashire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Little G’s Pre-school is a family-run nursery in Chorley, operating 51 weeks a year and closing for roughly one week over Christmas and on all bank holidays. The nursery is consistently rated "Good" by Ofsted, with several "Outstanding" features highlighted in their inspections since 2013, including the most recent in November 2021.

Little G’s believes that "play is work" and focuses on providing natural learning through stimulating activities that encourage exploration and imagination. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to guide children's development and learning, using the Tapestry online journal for parents to monitor their child's progress.

They aim to create a nurturing and secure "home from home" environment, with an emphasis on flexibility for parents, particularly those who work shifts. They also participate in government funding schemes for childcare.

Our ethos

Little G’s Pre-school's philosophy centres on the belief that "play is work," fostering natural learning through stimulating activities that ignite children's exploration and imagination. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and strive to create a nurturing, secure "home from home" environment.

What it's like

Leaders and staff place children at the heart of everything they do, creating a welcoming and inclusive pre-school where children are very happy. They inspire babies and children to engage in pretend play and demonstrate good physical skills. Children are kind and considerate to others, sharing and interacting positively.

Family-run nurseryOfsted "Good" ratingPlay-based learningFlexible for shift workersAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around half day, full day, and weekly sessions. Standard rates include breakfast and snacks, while funded sessions incur a supplementary food charge. Extended hours are available in the morning and evening.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Standard fees include breakfast, mid-morning snack, and mid-afternoon snack.
  • Government-funded sessions are subject to a supplementary charge for food and snacks.
  • A handling fee applies if parents choose to provide their own breakfast or snacks.
  • Extended hours are available before the morning session and after the afternoon session.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with early starts from 7:30 AM and late pick-ups until 6:30 PM. Open 51 weeks a year.

Session types

Half Day Session (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), Full Day Session (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Early Start (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM), Late Pick Up (6:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Food

Breakfast and snacks provided; children bring their own lunch and evening meal.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little G's Pre-school

Last inspected 10 November 2021

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

Leaders and staff place children at the heart of everything they do, creating a welcoming and inclusive pre-school where children are very happy. They inspire babies and children to engage in pretend play and demonstrate good physical skills. Children are kind and considerate to others, sharing and interacting positively.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff place children at the heart of everything they do and strive to create a 'world of imagination and wonder'.
  • Children are motivated to exercise during weekly football sessions, developing positive team building skills.
  • Staff teach children that 'a book is a dream that you hold in your hands' and foster a love for books and reading through experiences like library van visits.
  • Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive early help and support.
  • The caring and kind staff introduce rewarding systems, such as the 'wow garden', to applaud children for acts of kindness.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to present more precise levels of challenge to younger children during small group experiences, to help them to become more deeply involved and build on their knowledge and skills gradually
  • 2strengthen the current arrangements for staff supervision and provide all staff with more frequent and targeted support, to help to extend on their good knowledge, skills and practice.
Inspection #10174627 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the pre-school has a very family, friendly feel

children's all-round needs are very well met

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the early help and support that they need.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the responsibility of becoming the 'garden detective' for the day and show confidence to highlight any potential hazards, to help to keep themselves and others safe.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

10 November 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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