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Nature Trail Nursery Park Road

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·7 Trafalgar Street, Chorley, PR7 1HE · Lancashire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Nature Trail Nursery Park Road, situated in Chorley, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, providing convenient childcare options for families.

Boasting an "Ofsted rated GOOD" status, the facility features four spacious and well-equipped rooms, designed to foster optimal learning and development. The dedicated team focuses on delivering high-quality early years education, encouraging curiosity and growth in every child.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor play and community engagement, children spend ample time exploring the natural surroundings, including the nearby Astley Park. The nursery's accessible location, close to main motorways and public transport, makes it a convenient choice for parents in and around Chorley.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happy, settled and ready for their day, eagerly seeking out enjoyable and well-planned learning opportunities. Babies build bonds with their key person and explore their surroundings with interest, while pre-school children engage in a wide variety of opportunities based on their interests and next steps in learning. Staff have high expectations and plan engaging experiences that help children make good progress.

Ofsted rated GOODOutdoor play focusCommunity linksNew-built facility

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:45 AM to 5:30 PM

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nature Trail Nursery Park Road

Last inspected 25 October 2022 · Suzy Marsh

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

Children enter the nursery happy, settled and ready for their day, eagerly seeking out enjoyable and well-planned learning opportunities. Babies build bonds with their key person and explore their surroundings with interest, while pre-school children engage in a wide variety of opportunities based on their interests and next steps in learning. Staff have high expectations and plan engaging experiences that help children make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enter the nursery happy, settled and ready for their day.
  • Staff have high expectations and plan experiences that children find engaging, and which help to ensure they make good progress.
  • Children behave well and develop a positive attitude to learning.
  • Leaders and management are knowledgeable about early years education and deliver a curriculum that is informed by their understanding of the needs of the community and the children in their care.
  • Children develop a strong sense of their local community and partnerships with parents are good.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the programme of professional development to support staff in further developing their knowledge and skills
  • 2strengthen curriculum implementation to consistently meet children's next steps, with particular focus on communication and language development.
Inspection #10251249 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and management have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager works closely with other professionals to ensure all families receive the support they need, so that children can achieve their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children access a curriculum that builds on their prior knowledge and interests. For example, staff follow children's interest in nature by going on walks to the local park. They look at the natural world together, singing and spotting animals to match to a picture.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

25 October 2022

Good

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

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