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New Longton Under 5's

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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1.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Village Hall, Boundary Close, Preston, PR4 4BD · Lancashire
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

New Longton Under 5's, established in January 1966, is a community-focused nursery located in Preston, PR4 4BD. As a charitable organisation, it aims to provide affordable childcare while maintaining high educational standards.

The nursery is situated in New Longton village, surrounded by fields and woodland, and actively utilises this environment for exploration and learning, including trips to local parks and neighbouring villages. They offer provisions for babies in their dedicated Baby Room, two- and three-year-olds in the Tweenies room, and a Pre-School programme.

Their approach centres on investing in staff training to ensure the best outcomes for children, fostering their development through exploration of the natural world and enriching experiences that build cultural capital.

Our ethos

Our Ethos is simple, provide the best childcare for ALL children in our community. As a charity we make little profit so we can provide affordable childcare for our parents who need us most and those who want our unique outlook on educating the youngest members of the community. Keeping our fees low, yet maintaining high standards of education. We invest in our staff, training and teaching them to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and nurturing welcome for children and their families, using gathered information to meet care and learning needs from the start. Children form close bonds with their key person and feel safe and secure. Staff offer an ambitious curriculum, tailored to children's interests and next steps, leading to good progress.

Charity-runCommunity-focusedNature-based learningAffordable childcare

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for New Longton Under 5's

Last inspected 30 September 2025

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 warm and nurturing welcome for children and their families, using gathered information to meet care and learning needs from the start. Children form close bonds with their key person and feel safe and secure. Staff offer an ambitious curriculum, tailored to children's interests and next steps, leading to good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a focus on developing children's social and communication skills, immersing them in stories and building a love of literacy.
  • Children are enthusiastic mathematicians, exploring concepts through play and daily routines.
  • Staff promote children's independence well, encouraging them to try things for themselves and make decisions.
  • Children enjoy a wealth of positive learning experiences outdoors, enhancing physical skills and enriching experiences.
  • Leaders are passionate about their role, offering coaching and support for staff well-being and professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently model the correct pronunciation of words and the sounds that letters make to help enhance children's communication skills further
  • 2enhance the organisation of transitions between different activities and routines of the day so that children remain focused and engaged.
Inspection #10408064 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

would not send our child anywhere else

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Information gathered from parents before children start is used effectively to ensure that the care and learning needs of all children are met from the start.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a wealth of positive learning experiences outdoors. Trips to the woods to walk among wild garlic and navigate woodland paths, and opportunities to play on the large field and in the nursery garden, are plentiful. These opportunities not only enhance children's physical skills in the fresh air, but also enrich their experiences enormously.

Parent Reviews of New Longton Under 5's

1.0
(1)
Shannon allsopp
7 months ago

Alison is an incredibly rude, condescending, person. Talks down to people and addresses children as an ‘IT’! Should be ashamed of herself! Avoid.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2012

  • September 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • March 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about New Longton Under 5's

About the setting

New Longton Under 5's registered in 1997. The setting employs 14 members of childcare staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including three at level 6. It opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, with sessions from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
309402
Registered person
New Longton Under Fives Pre-School Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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