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Free hours are also offered all year round." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Nature Trail Nursery # Nature Trail Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 1 Botany Brow, CHORLEY, PR6 0JN · Lancashire Number of places 69 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nature Trail Nursery, established in 2016 in Chorley, PR6 0JN, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on March 7, 2024, it operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery prides itself on placing children's needs at the heart of its practice, with staff who are highly attuned to individual requirements. The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supports children's interests through engaging play and imaginative experiences, ensuring a happy and settled environment. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs early and thoughtfully using additional funding to maximise each child's benefit. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication and care, highlighting their peace of mind when leaving their children. Nature Trail Nursery is also proactive in building strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, fostering a consistent and supportive care provision. What it's like Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends. Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well. Children choose their own resources and happily play with their peers. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled. Happy children Individual needs met Play-based learning Strong partnerships Dedicated staff ## 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nature Trail Nursery Last inspected 7 March 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends. Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well. Children choose their own resources and happily play with their peers. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled. Inspector highlights - Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends. - Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well. - The curriculum is well thought out and is based on supporting children's interests through play and imaginative experiences. - Children who are in receipt of additional funding are supported well. - Established parent partnerships are in place. - The setting is proactive in making partnerships with other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance group activity organisation to ensure all children are actively engaged and benefit from learning experiences. - 2 Ensure staff consistently model correct vocabulary for children to support their communication and language skills at the highest level. Inspection #10317155 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244511) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nature Trail Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10317155 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244511)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497039) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nature-trail-nursery-pr6-0jn-ey497039) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff quickly identify when children need additional support and ensure they achieve their very best. Additional funding is used thoughtfully to maximise benefit for each child. Inspection history Date: May 2018 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Nature Trail Nursery ### How did Nature Trail Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Nature Trail Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Nature Trail Nursery? ### What type of nursery is Nature Trail Nursery? ### Is Nature Trail Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded hours does Nature Trail Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in CHORLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nature Trail Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School Chorley · PR6 9BJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-hilltops-day-nursery-pre-school-pr6-9bj-ey551366) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Nature Trail Nursery Park Road Chorley · PR7 1HE ](/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-park-road-pr7-1he-2591444) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Playdor Nursery School Chorley · PR7 1RJ ](/nursery/playdor-nursery-school-pr7-1rj-ey490124) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Nature Trail Nursery Old School House Chorley · PR7 1ES ](/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-old-school-house-pr7-1es-2510238) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Strawberry Fields Nursery and Preschool Chorley · PR7 1PS ](/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-and-preschool-limited-pr7-1ps-2659514) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chorley Brooke Street Chorley · PR7 3BS 4.0(19 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chorley-brooke-street-pr7-3bs-310276) [See all nurseries in CHORLEY →](/search?q=CHORLEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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