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Mayfield Pre-School # Mayfield Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · Mayfield County Primary, St. Leonards Road East, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2HQ · Lancashire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Mayfield Pre-School, located in Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2HQ, was registered with Ofsted in 2004 and operates on non-domestic premises. This highly-regarded setting, which received an Outstanding rating at its latest inspection on April 21, 2022, prides itself on a personalised curriculum that fosters excellent progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those receiving additional funding. The pre-school employs four dedicated childcare staff, with three holding Level 3 and one holding Level 4 qualifications. Children benefit from a rich learning environment where staff meticulously plan and implement the curriculum, ensuring every opportunity is a learning experience. The pre-school also places a strong emphasis on emotional well-being, utilising a "feelings den" and "feeling bears" to help children understand and express their emotions. Mayfield Pre-School offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, operating during term time only with sessions from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. What it's like Children are articulate and communicate extremely well, learning new vocabulary through sharply focused interactions. They develop a love of reading through inspiring and engaging storytelling from staff. Children thrive in this exceptional pre-school, with their learning needs and well-being at the centre of everything the staff do. Children are confident, talkative and clearly love attending the pre-school. Personalised curriculum Emotional well-being focus Exceptional staff Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mayfield Pre-School Last inspected 21 April 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are articulate and communicate extremely well, learning new vocabulary through sharply focused interactions. They develop a love of reading through inspiring and engaging storytelling from staff. Children thrive in this exceptional pre-school, with their learning needs and well-being at the centre of everything the staff do. Children are confident, talkative and clearly love attending the pre-school. Inspector highlights - Children are articulate and communicate extremely well, learning new vocabulary through sharply focused interactions planned by staff. - Children develop a love of reading through staff's inspiring and engaging storytelling. - Staff offer abundant praise and encourage children skilfully, building very high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. - Children have a can-do attitude and show extremely high levels of concentration. - Children thrive at this exceptional pre-school, with their learning needs and well-being at the centre of everything the staff do. - Highly skilled, well-qualified, and experienced staff work together exceptionally well as a team, meticulously planning and implementing the curriculum. - Staff help children to understand and appreciate the world beyond their immediate family and community, promoting inclusion and avoiding gender stereotyping. - Staff all work tirelessly in their roles, focusing on doing what is best for each child and their family, significantly increasing children's progress. - Parents value the close bonds their children have with staff and share information to support learning, particularly for those living overseas. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with children's safety and well-being highly prioritised and staff trained to identify and act on signs of risk. - The manager implements robust and comprehensive recruitment procedures, including stringent background checks and a thorough induction process. - Three members of staff hold a level 3 qualification and one holds a level 4 qualification. - Mayfield Pre-School offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. - The pre-school supports children's emotional well-being through "feelings den" and "feeling bears," helping them to talk about and manage their emotions. - Children learn ways to deal with their feelings, including "stretching them off" during yoga or "having a hug" with the feeling bears. - The manager ensures the environment is free from risk, safe and secure, and children learn road safety. - The pre-school uses shared photos and information from parents to support children, especially those from overseas, ensuring unique and swift support for all families. - The staff effectively integrate indoor and outdoor learning, with children developing balance and coordination on outdoor equipment and strengthening fingers through activities like "dough disco." - Staff use children's interests, like a bug hunt, to explore literacy and mathematical concepts, such as identifying a bug in a book or understanding "under" and "over." Inspection #10109881 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185559) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mayfield Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10109881 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185559)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281724) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Mayfield County Primary, St. Leonards Road East, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2HQ ## Explore day nurseries near Lytham St. Annes - [Day nurseries in Lytham St. Annes](/search?q=Lytham+St.+Annes) - [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=mayfield-pre-school-fy8-2hq-ey281724) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with SEND receive excellent support from the manager and SENDCo, who quickly identifies learning gaps and implements strategies, working with parents and external professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning. Outdoor space Children at Mayfield Pre-School engage in excellent outdoor learning opportunities, including climbing on equipment to develop balance and coordination, 'dough disco' to strengthen fine motor skills, and visits to the on-site school field and beach for physical education and creative art. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - April 2022 Outstanding - January 2015 Outstanding - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Mayfield Pre-School ### How is Mayfield Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What outdoor learning space does Mayfield Pre-School have? ### What stands out about the quality of provision at Mayfield Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare hours does Mayfield Pre-School accept? ### When is Mayfield Pre-School open? ### Which area does Mayfield Pre-School serve? ### How does Mayfield Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lytham St. Annes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mayfield Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### The Kinderhouse Nursery Lytham St Annes · FY8 2JF 4.1(16 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-kinderhouse-nursery-fy8-2jf-2670916) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Summerfield Day Nursery Lytham St. Annes · FY8 1UX 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/summerfield-day-nursery-fy8-1ux-ey351972) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Heyhouses C of E Nursery School Lytham St Annes · FY8 3EE ](/nursery/heyhouses-c-of-e-nursery-school-fy8-3ee-ey480419) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge Lytham St. Annes · FY8 3HP ](/nursery/kids-planet-shepherd-lodge-fy8-3hp-2671015) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### St Patrick's Road South St Annes · FY8 1JN 5.0(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/st-thomas-nursery-fy8-1jn-309787) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Lytham St. Annes · FY8 1HY ](/nursery/kids-planet-clifton-lodge-fy8-1hy-2669529) [See all nurseries in Lytham St. Annes →](/search?q=Lytham+St.+Annes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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