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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Pipers Day Nursery # Pipers Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 11 Southport Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1LB · Lancashire Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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 Pipers Day Nursery, located in Chorley town centre, operates from a historic Victorian building, offering a warm and familiar environment. As the longest-standing nursery in the area, it prides itself on a highly qualified and experienced team dedicated to early years education. The nursery is committed to delivering excellent care and education, fostering children's development in a positive, relaxed, safe, and secure setting. Understanding children as individuals, movement between their age-grouped rooms—Rainbows (under 2s), Sunflowers (2-3 years), and Honeybees (3-5 years)—is based on developmental progress rather than strict age. Pipers is actively working towards Curiosity Approach accreditation, highlighting its commitment to inspiring natural curiosity in children, fostering wonder every day, and helping them learn using natural authentic resources. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on healthy eating, providing freshly prepared, home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks, with menus rotating every four weeks and all dietary requirements catered for, evidenced by a 5-star food hygiene rating. Mealtimes are viewed as social occasions that encourage communication and language development, with children actively participating. Our ethos Pipers Day Nursery is working towards Curiosity Approach accreditation, aiming to inspire natural curiosity, foster wonder, and utilise natural, authentic resources in children's learning. They view children as individuals and base room transitions on developmental progress. Mealtimes are also seen as opportunities for communication and language development. What it's like Children are happy, safe and settled at this friendly setting. They have a key person who supports them as they adapt to nursery life. Children settle and build attachments with staff. Longest-standing nursery in Chorley Highly qualified and experienced team Victorian property with home-like feel Focus on individualised developmental progress Working towards Curiosity Approach accreditation Strong emphasis on healthy eating with 5-star hygiene rating ## Pricing & funding Fees include all meals and snacks with no additional charges, and are reviewed annually every April. Funded hours are offered term-time only over three or more days as morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. An optional half-hour extension can be added to morning or full-day sessions for an extra fee. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees include all meals and snacks with no additional charges. - Funded hours are term-time only and must be spread across 3 days or more. - Funded sessions are available as half-day or full-day options. - Optional 30-minute session extensions can be booked for morning or full-day sessions. - Fees are reviewed annually every April. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pipers Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10236058 Lead inspector Kate Martin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202854)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457828) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://ellanday-nurseries.co.uk/pipers-nursery/) 11 Southport Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1LB [© 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#/-2.63873/53.65328/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CHORLEY - [Day nurseries in CHORLEY](/search?q=CHORLEY) - [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=pipers-day-nursery-pr7-1lb-ey457828) ## Key facts Food All meals and snacks included; freshly prepared, home-cooked, healthy, and nutritious meals, rotating every four weeks. All dietary requirements catered for. 5-star food hygiene rating. Session types Full day, Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions Opening hours 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday Age range 0-5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pipers Day Nursery Last inspected 15 November 2022 · Kate Martin 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 are happy, safe and settled at this friendly setting. They have a key person who supports them as they adapt to nursery life. Children settle and build attachments with staff. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have devised and implemented a curriculum that takes children's interests into account. - Parents are being welcomed back into the nursery following the COVID-19 pandemic. - The manager provides inductions for all new staff, which lead into regular supervision meetings. - Children learn about the world in which they live by celebrating festivals. - Staff model language for children and are positive role models to them. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's knowledge and understanding of how to adapt teaching in the moment, so that all staff are consistently building on what children know and can do - 2 provide even more opportunities for children to learn about equality and diversity and develop their awareness of what makes them unique. Inspection #10236058 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202854) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents give the staff 'thank you' cards to express their appreciation for the care and education their children received during their time at the nursery. > They feel the care their children receive is excellent. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use a communication toolkit to monitor children's speech and language. This helps them provide early intervention should a child need it. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities to play outside. Staff promote children's physical skills in a variety of ways. For example, babies enjoy using tools to scoop soil and fill containers, and older children love using the slide and splashing in puddles. ## Parent Reviews of Pipers Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKD8b8fLgFsluoZE0WNo4v0tnjv0L6rYsctI0e5B0dxj9x6zQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Andrew Phillips 6 years ago Our Granddaughter attends this nursery. Very secure premises and access procedures. Excellent staff and facilities. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNa05TVUxnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b0c4fe44522a1:0xb98174f75c09a6a6) Reviews from Google for Pipers Day Nursery. 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