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New Longton Under 5's # New Longton Under 5's Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Community-focused Nature-based learning Affordable childcare ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.newlongtonunder5s.com/contact-us) ## 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 - 1 support staff to consistently model the correct pronunciation of words and the sounds that letters make to help enhance children's communication skills further - 2 enhance the organisation of transitions between different activities and routines of the day so that children remain focused and engaged. Inspection #10408064 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290021) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of New Longton Under 5's Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10408064 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290021)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309402) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=new-longton-under-5-s-pr4-4bd-309402) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFKDUvcM_VQkk6LXnl8A7I1kL4asZ3GqV1ftrqPJCArhAp3b4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSYVlqTndUVWt4ZW01d2MyRXdSbkZmZG1wWlIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b6d1604bb147f:0xc9eb5b36e78f16c0) Reviews from Google for New Longton Under 5's. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14549823312521795264&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2012 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - March 2016 Outstanding - March 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about New Longton Under 5's ### How many places does New Longton Under 5's have? ### What does New Longton Under 5's do well? ### What is the staff team like at New Longton Under 5's? ### How does New Longton Under 5's support children with SEND? ### Is New Longton Under 5's Ofsted registered? ## 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. 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