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Lostock Playschool # Lostock Playschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, BOLTON, BL6 4EL · Bolton Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lostock Preschool, established in 1977 and located in Lostock Parish Centre in Bolton, offers childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years old on a sessional basis. They aim to provide a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment where children can thrive and reach their social, emotional, and physical milestones through structured learning, play, and creative activities. Proudly adhering to high standards of education and care, the preschool is registered and approved by Ofsted and supported by the Bolton Local Authority Early Years team. Their qualified and dedicated staff are passionate about childcare and build close relationships with both children and parents. Lostock Preschool operates Monday to Friday during term time and serves families from various areas of Bolton, including Lostock, Westhoughton, Horwich, Heaton, Deane, Chew Moor, Farnworth, and Little Lever. Free places are available for eligible two and three-year-olds, and they encourage prospective parents to visit. Our ethos At Lostock Preschool, our mission consists of providing a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. Our unique Preschool offers various activities that are specifically designed to encourage each child’s growth. Through cooperative play and creative activities, children reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease. What it's like Staff provide a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters children's current interests and emotional well-being. They form strong bonds with children through positive and warm interactions, helping children feel safe, secure, and a develop a real sense of belonging. Staff set high expectations for all children and offer a curriculum that provides ample opportunities for physical development, leading to good progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Established 1977 Term-time only Play-based learning Ofsted-approved ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.lostockpreschool.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only Age range 2 to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types session ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lostock Playschool Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10355254 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259511)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415290) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.lostockpreschool.co.uk/) Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, BOLTON, BL6 4EL Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.49522/53.57058/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BOLTON - [Day nurseries in BOLTON](/search?q=BOLTON) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lostock-playschool-bl6-4el-ey415290) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lostock Playschool Last inspected 19 September 2024 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 Staff provide a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters children's current interests and emotional well-being. They form strong bonds with children through positive and warm interactions, helping children feel safe, secure, and a develop a real sense of belonging. Staff set high expectations for all children and offer a curriculum that provides ample opportunities for physical development, leading to good progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters children's current interests. - Staff place a high priority on supporting children's emotional well-being. - Staff support children's emerging decision-making skills. - Parent partnerships are a strength of this setting. - Staff support children's communication and language development well. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the implementation of the curriculum at all times to consistently support children's engagement in learning. Inspection #10355254 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259511) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. Staff are passionate about supporting children with SEND and prioritise working together with parents and external professionals to ensure they receive the correct support. Staff provide tailored interventions to support their next steps in learning, which helps close gaps in learning and ensures children with SEND make good progress. Outdoor space The curriculum gives children ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children practise balancing along the stepping stones and climb up the climbing frame safely. Children show good hand-eye coordination as they confidently throw a ball into the air and hit it with the bat. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Lostock Playschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJAz8xjkqoPM5AvoHS_Ukv_lCdGdmidGM5roGWjMEXtdbky9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie Patterson 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBb1pyVk9REAE!2m1!1s0x487b083b80ff5ed5:0xc7833badc565501d) Reviews from Google for Lostock Playschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14376400053023887389&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2011 - September 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - March 2015 Good - November 2011 Good - February 2011 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Lostock Playschool ### What is the staff team like at Lostock Playschool? ### How can Lostock Playschool be contacted? ### What are the opening hours at Lostock Playschool? ### Where is Lostock Playschool located? ### How does Lostock Playschool support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Lostock Playschool accept? ## About the setting Lostock Playschool registered in 2010. The playschool employs seven members of childcare staff, with various qualifications including level 2, level 3, level 6, and qualified teacher status. It operates Monday to Friday during term-time only, from 8:30am to 4pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. URN EY415290 Registered person Hogan, Suzanne Janet Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in BOLTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lostock Playschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Clevelands Nursery Bolton · BL1 5DH 4.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/clevelands-nursery-bl1-5dh-2767189) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery Bolton · BL6 4AQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/meadow-hill-education-and-arts-nursery-bl6-4aq-316022) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Heaton Preschool Nursery Bolton · BL1 5EJ ](/nursery/heaton-preschool-nursery-bl1-5ej-ey535607) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Lilliputs Day Nursery Bolton · BL5 3EF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/lilliputs-day-nursery-bl5-3ef-316017) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Willow Tree Day Nursery Bolton · BL3 4LT 4.5(37 reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-bl3-4lt-2629779) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Rose Cottage Day Nursery Bolton · BL5 3JP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rose-cottage-day-nursery-bl5-3jp-316018) [See all nurseries in BOLTON →](/search?q=BOLTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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