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Portico Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 6SF · Lancashire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Portico Kindergarten, part of the Portico Day Nurseries group, provides comprehensive childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years. With six locations across Merseyside, Lancashire, and the North West, including purpose-built facilities in Prescot, St Helens, and Ormskirk, the nursery group focuses on creating a happy and caring environment where children can develop self-confidence, autonomy, and a love for learning.

The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging children to learn through interaction and exploration. Portico aims to alleviate parental stress by offering flexible and affordable childcare options, including full-time and part-time placements to accommodate various working hours.

The nurseries operate from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only during specific holidays. The group prides itself on providing exceptional care and fostering a friendly atmosphere built on trust, respect, and honesty for every child.

Our ethos

Portico Kindergarten follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging children to learn through interaction and exploration. They aim to foster self-confidence, autonomy, and a love for learning in a happy and caring environment, built on trust, respect, and honesty.

What it's like

A passionate and highly committed staff team cares for the children, providing a fun and interesting curriculum and creating a busy, exciting and nurturing environment that ignites children's curiosity. Staff take the time to get to know the children, listening to them and planning activities around their interests, resulting in children being engrossed in activities and using exciting language. They build secure bonds with children, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and effectively support children to gain independence and self-care skills.

Flexible childcare optionsEYFS curriculumAffordable childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full-time, part-time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Portico Kindergarten

Last inspected 15 November 2023 · Chris Scully

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

A passionate and highly committed staff team cares for the children, providing a fun and interesting curriculum and creating a busy, exciting and nurturing environment that ignites children's curiosity. Staff take the time to get to know the children, listening to them and planning activities around their interests, resulting in children being engrossed in activities and using exciting language. They build secure bonds with children, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and effectively support children to gain independence and self-care skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The managers and staff have devised a personalised, well-balanced and carefully sequenced curriculum.
  • Children's communication and language development is a key strength of the nursery.
  • Staff foster children's creativity and imagination.
  • Staff value the importance of children being fit and well.
  • Staff provide highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently implement the nursery's behaviour management strategies.
Inspection #10271506 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are eager to come to nursery to see the staff and their friends.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are tenacious and work tirelessly with professionals and parents to ensure children get the right support. The creation of personalised curriculums means that children are supported to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Portico Kindergarten

3.0
(2)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: October 2008

  • November 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2012Good
  • October 2008Good

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