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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Pool House Under 5's Nursery # Pool House Under 5's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX · Lancashire Number of places 38 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 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 Pool House Under 5's Nursery, established in 2001 and located in Preston, PR2 7BX, offers childcare for children aged 2-4 years. With an overall 'Good' rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 11 November 2025, the nursery prides itself on fostering warm, mutually respectful relationships among children. The setting provides a rich and varied learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children engage in activities like caring for an outdoor allotment and exploring a woodland area where staff teach about numbers, habitats, and weather. The nursery has a strong focus on personal development, with children consistently described as considerate and calm, thriving in a respectful culture. The curriculum also prioritises physical development from an early age, ensuring children build strength, balance, and coordination. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by involving them in planning their day and adapting teaching strategies with visual aids like pictures, symbols, and photographs. Parents are actively involved in decisions regarding additional funding and understand how targeted support plans aid their children's progress. The nursery's commitment to high-quality education and character development ensures children are well-prepared for their transition to school. What it's like The nursery is a very happy place where children have warm, mutually respectful relationships and learn to manage their feelings well. They are consistently considerate and calm, thriving in a respectful culture embedded by leaders. Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities that develop their character and self-awareness. Warm relationships Respectful culture Outdoor learning Effective SEND support High-quality education ## 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://poolhouse.lancs.sch.uk/Admissions/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:50am - 3:15pm Age range 2 to 5 years Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pool House Under 5's Nursery Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10069483 Lead inspector Sandra Hamilton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50293495)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pool-house-under-5-s-nursery-pr2-7bx-502191) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pool House Under 5's Nursery Last inspected 11 November 2025 · Sandra Hamilton Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend The nursery is a very happy place where children have warm, mutually respectful relationships and learn to manage their feelings well. They are consistently considerate and calm, thriving in a respectful culture embedded by leaders. Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities that develop their character and self-awareness. Inspector highlights - Children have warm, mutually respectful relationships and manage their feelings well. - Children are consistently considerate and calm, thriving in a respectful culture. - Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities that develop their character, such as looking after the outdoor allotment. - Leaders demonstrate consistently high standards to establish and sustain high-quality education. - Children achieve well from their starting points and gain skills for their move to school. Areas to develop - 1 Implement and embed the setting's plans to improve the curriculum, including to promote children's positive oral health so children develop the knowledge and skills they need and lifelong habits for their all-round health and well-being. Inspection #10069483 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50293495) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are involved in planning their day and choice of lunch, practising their communication and decision-making skills. Leaders know and adapt teaching appropriately, and staff use effective strategies such as pictures, symbols, photographs, and signs to support children with communication needs, adapting the teaching and learning environment to meet their needs. Parents are involved in decisions about additional funding and understand how targeted support plans aid their children's progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from looking after the outdoor allotment and enjoy daily outdoor play where staff provide support to help them develop strength, balance, and coordination. They also enjoy learning outdoors in the nursery woodland area, where staff use the environment well to teach about number, habitats, materials, and weather. ## Parent Reviews of Pool House Under 5's Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocInrVz80nx-On1axxZopVcxcxLvVp7m-IlZbexWKt1YLdL2TzkN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelly Davy 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25rdGFYcFVXa2x3TFhaNWNUWXRaMFZLTWpJeFRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b6dde07e39dcd:0x22809d2c7652cdbe) Reviews from Google for Pool House Under 5's Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2486159808597773758&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2020 Good - November 2014 Good - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Pool House Under 5's Nursery ### What staff support is in place at Pool House Under 5's Nursery? ### From what age does Pool House Under 5's Nursery accept children? ### What are the opening hours at Pool House Under 5's Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pool House Under 5's Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol Preston · PR2 7AA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-ingol-pr2-7aa-2783409) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Building Blocks Child Care Preston · PR2 3XE 4.7(24 reviews) ](/nursery/building-blocks-child-care-pr2-3xe-ey477240) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Cottam Nursery School Preston · PR4 0LE 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/cottam-nursery-school-pr4-0le-2665155) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Ashbridge At Maxy Farm Preston · PR4 0LE 4.2(46 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbridge-at-maxy-farm-pr4-0le-ey550926) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cottam Before and After School Club Preston · PR4 0NY 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/cottam-before-and-after-school-club-pr4-0ny-ey290000) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Mericourt Nursery Preston · PR4 0AL 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-mericourt-nursery-pr4-0al-2721541) [See all nurseries in Preston →](/search?q=Preston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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