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Nursery @ Whitefield # Nursery @ Whitefield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · Whitefield Primary School, Whitefield Road, PRESTON, PR1 0RH · Lancashire Number of places 70 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 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 Nursery at Whitefield, an independently owned establishment, operates within the premises of Whitefield Primary School, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery aims to provide a space where children can freely explore, learn, and have fun, with a strong emphasis on self-discovery and memorable activities. The setting boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor play areas, including a world area, home corner, maths area, sand and water play, construction zones, and creative arts spaces. There are plans to incorporate a willow den for forest school activities, encouraging children to engage with the outdoors in all weather conditions. The dedicated staff are qualified in childcare, trained in paediatric first aid, food hygiene, and safeguarding, ensuring a high standard of care and education. The nursery prioritises parent partnership, offering an online system called Famly to keep parents updated on their child's learning journey and progress. Admission is organised by the Manager, utilising a waiting list system with priority for siblings, and each child is assigned a key person to ensure personalised care and a smooth settling-in process. Our ethos Nursery @ Whitefield aims to provide a space where children can freely explore, learn, and have fun, with a strong emphasis on self-discovery. They are incorporating a willow den for forest school activities, encouraging children to engage with the outdoors in all weather conditions. They prioritise parent partnership, keeping them updated on their child's learning journey and progress. What it's like Children at this homely nursery are safe and happy. Staff help children to feel relaxed and form secure attachments. Children behave well, follow routines, and enjoy exploring various activities, such as making scented dough to create ice creams and using dough for hand actions with music. Forest school activities Online learning journeys Parent partnership Qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Fees must be paid on the first session your child attends, with payment options available weekly or monthly. Full fees remain applicable for any absences, and after-school club bookings require advance payment onto the account. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees must be paid weekly or monthly on the child's first session. - Full fees apply for all absences. - Fees for after-school clubs must be pre-paid before booking. - A late collection fee is charged if children are not collected on time, waived for one-off instances. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nursery @ Whitefield Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10289093 Lead inspector Susie Millward Sampson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227916)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631790) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://schoolsoutatstteresas.co.uk/downloads/schools-out-prospectus-2022-23.pdf) Whitefield Primary School, Whitefield Road, PRESTON, PR1 0RH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.73911/53.74222/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PRESTON - [Day nurseries in PRESTON](/search?q=PRESTON) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nursery-whitefield-pr1-0rh-2631790) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6:00pm Age range 2-4 years Session types Full sessions, Funded hours only Waitlist Waiting list system in place Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 2 August 2023 · Susie Millward Sampson 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 at this homely nursery are safe and happy. Staff help children to feel relaxed and form secure attachments. Children behave well, follow routines, and enjoy exploring various activities, such as making scented dough to create ice creams and using dough for hand actions with music. Inspector highlights - Children know the learning environment well and use it with purpose to play and learn. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff monitor children's progress and use this information to identify gaps in learning. - Children learn about similarities and differences through valuing pictures parents send in and using the nursery bear's diary. - Staff model a range of vocabulary with the children. Areas to develop - 1 use accurate mathematical vocabulary consistently to help children learn the language of measure - 2 continue to build on staff's ability to identify and share the intended learning for activities that they lead. Inspection #10289093 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227916) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Many parents say their children grow in confidence as a result of attending this nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work with them in small groups, focusing on their targets, for example, playing games to practise speech sounds, ensuring all children make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space The report mentions that children ask to look at a dinosaur book to identify a toy dinosaur hidden in the garden, indicating the presence and use of an outdoor area for exploration related to learning. Inspection history Date: August 2023 - September 2023 Good - August 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Nursery @ Whitefield ### What is the age range at Nursery @ Whitefield? ### What are the fees at Nursery @ Whitefield? ### Which approach guides learning at Nursery @ Whitefield? ### How did Nursery @ Whitefield do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Whereabouts is Nursery @ Whitefield? ## Nearby day nurseries in PRESTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nursery @ Whitefield. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ashbridge Nursery Hutton Preston · PR4 4AQ 4.6(35 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbridge-nursery-hutton-pr4-4aq-ey286886) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Preston · PR1 9XH ](/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-pr1-9xh-ey490668) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kensington Nursery Preston · PR1 0EE ](/nursery/kensington-nursery-pr1-0ee-2691126) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Penwortham Preston · PR1 9DE 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-penwortham-pr1-9de-2860956) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Tinkerbells Day Nursery (The Bridgeinn) Preston · PR1 9XR 4.2(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tinkerbells-pr1-9xr-ey426381) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### New Longton Under 5's Preston · PR4 4BD ](/nursery/new-longton-under-5-s-pr4-4bd-309402) [See all nurseries in PRESTON →](/search?q=PRESTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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