Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm
Mini's Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Mini's Daycare, located in Preston, Lancashire, was registered in 2012 and operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. This childcare on non-domestic premises currently serves 32 children aged 0 to 3, with a capacity for 31.
The nursery prides itself on developing children's language and early mathematics skills, supported by a manager who has undertaken extensive training in these areas. Staff build strong relationships with children and parents, helping new children settle quickly into a calm environment.
The current inspection, dated 18 October 2023, assesses the nursery as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The previous inspection also recognised overall effectiveness as 'Good'.
The setting benefits from 10 childcare staff members, seven of whom, including the manager, hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. Initiatives such as weekly swimming sessions for pre-school children further enhance their development and independence skills.
What it's like
Leaders and staff at Mini's Daycare prioritise developing children's language and early mathematics skills. Children are confident communicators and enjoy solving number-based problems. Staff build close relationships with all children, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. Children behave well, understand expectations, and engage in a broad range of activities, including weekly swimming sessions for pre-schoolers.
Strong foundations in language and mathsStrong parent partnershipsEffective safeguardingGood progressOutdoor playSwimming sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Mini's Daycare
Last inspected 18 October 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff at Mini's Daycare prioritise developing children's language and early mathematics skills. Children are confident communicators and enjoy solving number-based problems. Staff build close relationships with all children, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. Children behave well, understand expectations, and engage in a broad range of activities, including weekly swimming sessions for pre-schoolers.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff prioritise developing children's language and early mathematics skills to build strong foundations for future learning.
- Staff build close relationships with babies and children from the outset, gathering information from parents to help children settle quickly and feel secure.
- Pre-school children enjoy attending weekly swimming sessions, expanding their scope of experience and developing independence skills.
- Staff monitor and assess children's learning effectively, sharing progress with parents and identifying emerging gaps quickly.
- Children embed their understanding and promote positive attitudes towards play and learning.
- Children have daily access to fresh air and enjoy their outside play times, supported by staff to develop physical skills.
- Staff understand how to sequence children's learning well, supporting children's social and self-care skills as they prepare for school.
- Leaders and senior staff have a good understanding of their role in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to develop
- 1Strengthen the focus on individual staff's personal and professional development to have greater impact on children.
Inspection #10308366 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and senior staff have a good understanding of their role in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work with a range of external agencies to ensure children have the support they need. Staff work hard to help children with SEND make progress from their individual starting points.
Outdoor space
Children have daily access to fresh air and enjoy their outside play times. Staff support them to climb large equipment, ride scooters and throw and kick a ball, which helps to support their physical development and overall well-being. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
EAL / language support
Staff provide effective support for children who speak English as an additional language, learning key words in children's home languages and teaching these words to other children. This helps children make good progress across the curriculum and in learning language skills, and they also appreciate the diverse world when parents are invited in to read to children in their home languages.
Parent Reviews of Mini's Daycare
5.0
(6)
minu joy
8 months ago
The nursery provided a wonderful balance of fun, play, and learning. My daughter developed her confidence, independence, and social skills, while also being encouraged to explore and discover new things every day. The teachers paid great attention to her individual needs and celebrated her achievements, big and small. The communication with parents was excellent, and I always felt reassured knowing she was in safe, capable hands. The strong foundation she built at nursery has helped her settle into reception so smoothly, and I’ll always be grateful for the role the team played in her early years. I would highly recommend Minis day care to any parent looking for a nurturing, positive, and inspiring start to their child’s education.
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Vijay Parmar
8 months ago
We've had such a fantastic experience with Mini's day care. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about each child's development. The environment is safe, stimulating, and full of creative activities that keep the little ones engaged and happy. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and involved. Highly recommend!
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Valentine Matabire
7 months ago
My daughter settled in very nice at nursery, she looks forward to go to nursery. There is no other better nursery, than mini day care, l am rest assured my daughter is safe and gets pictures about how she is doing. At the end of the day, l get to know what she ate and what activities she took place in. The staff pay attention to the children’s needs and they are always happy to help, very cheerful faces, this also helps the children.
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Jacqueline Lyon
2 years ago
Amazing nursery, the staff are so welcoming and friendly and are like a 2nd family to my children because of the bonds they have made. My little boy attended from Jan 2020 to July 2023, he loved going, always went in with a smile on his face. The staff always meet his allergy needs and supported his development. My little boy still talks about everyone and loves going to visit them when we pick his sister up. My little girl started in Jan 2023 they helped her settle in with no issues. She loves going in, and waves bye to me with a big smile on her face. They support her development in various ways and give lots of updates of her days at nursery. The nursery offer a extra curriculum activities to allow the lots different opportunities.
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Nicole
7 years ago
One of the greatest Nursery I have ever been to. Fantastic friendly staff, brilliant set up, my child's development is excellent at all times, flexible in terms of arrangements. AND my child loves it too. All thumbs up.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2012
- October 2023Good
- March 2018Good
- November 2017Inadequate
- November 2015Good
- October 2012Requires improvement
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