Opening hours
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Portico Lodge
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
St Helens
About this day nursery
The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 17th October 2022. The curriculum is broad and effectively sequenced, fostering good progress across the seven areas of learning and development.
Staff have high expectations for all children, understanding that each child is unique and requires individual support. The key person system ensures close collaboration with parents and carers to meet each child's specific needs, including those with SEND.
Children are encouraged to be physically active, with outdoor play stimulating their curiosity, such as observing the moon and discussing its phases. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff using songs, stories, and narration to enrich children's vocabulary.
Mathematical concepts are introduced through play, and children learn to manage their emotions and behave well through various strategies. The setting also promotes good health and personal care.
Parents have expressed confidence in the nursery, praising staff communication and the notable learning their children achieve.
What it's like
Children thrive in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Babies happily explore the spacious rooms, knowing their caring key person is nearby. Children enjoy being physically active, and staff provide a broad curriculum, with all children making good progress.
Welcoming and nurturingBroad curriculumGood progressStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningGood behaviourHealth promotion
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-4
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
N/A
Staff
N/A
Waitlist
N/A
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Portico Lodge
Last inspected 17 October 2022
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 thrive in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Babies happily explore the spacious rooms, knowing their caring key person is nearby. Children enjoy being physically active, and staff provide a broad curriculum, with all children making good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children thrive in this welcoming and nurturing nursery.
- Staff provide a broad curriculum, and all children make good progress.
- Children learn about mathematical concepts through play.
- Children learn to behave well and manage their own emotions through a range of strategies.
- The setting promotes the importance of good health.
Areas to develop
- 1provide focused feedback after observing practice in order to develop teaching even further.
Inspection #10234646 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents and carers praise staff communication and are amazed at what their children learn.
Parents feel confident that their children will be safe at the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff understand that all children are unique and need different support to reach their goals. The key person works closely with the child's parents and carers to meet each child's individual needs.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy being physically active. When children playing outdoors spot the half moon, staff ask, "When it's a full moon what shape is it? How much of the moon can we see now?"
Inspection history
Date: March 2011
- October 2022Good
- February 2017Good
- November 2013Good
- March 2011Good
Frequently asked about Portico Lodge
About the setting
Portico Lodge registered in 2002. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY222717
- Registered person
- Portico Day Nurseries Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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