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Puddle Ducks Pre-School # Puddle Ducks Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Abbey Farm, Church Lane, Louth, LN11 0QD · Lincolnshire Number of places 64 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Puddle Ducks Pre-School, established in 2001 by Victoria and Jacqueline Stratford, offers comprehensive childcare services for children aged 0 to 12+. Located on a farm's edge, it provides care for 49 weeks a year, including before and after school, and holiday clubs. The preschool prioritises a high-quality, secure, and stimulating environment, fostering emotional, physical, intellectual, creative, and social development. They work in close partnership with parents, carers, and the local community, offering diverse activities like sports, music, and multicultural experiences. Committed to affordability, Puddle Ducks aims to enable parents to return to employment. The curriculum integrates elements of the Montessori and Reggio approaches, emphasising learning with real materials and engaging indoor and outdoor environments. The preschool also features a dedicated Forest School programme, utilising a woodland area for daily sessions for children preparing to start school, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Developmental Matters. Puddle Ducks is dedicated to continuous staff training and provides employment opportunities within the community, all while upholding an Equal Opportunities framework. The family-centred approach ensures that each child's unique development is nurtured at their own pace. Our ethos Puddle Ducks Pre-School integrates elements of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, emphasising hands-on learning and the use of real materials. They also have a dedicated Forest School programme for daily sessions, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Their approach is family-centred, nurturing each child's unique development at their own pace. What it's like The growth in children's confidence and independence is accelerated through their access to the outdoors, where they are supported by attentive staff to take risks, develop secure physical skills and learn about the world around them. Children quickly immerse themselves in well-thought-out activities, which staff have planned to develop their skills and knowledge ready for school. Forest School Montessori Approach Reggio Approach Before and After School Care Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddle Ducks Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10354753 Lead inspector Charlotte Whalley [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260599)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318294) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddle-ducks-pre-school-ln11-0qd-ey318294) ## Key facts Session types Hourly charges, Daily charges, Morning charges, Afternoon charges, Term-time only, All-year-round Opening hours Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5pm Age range 0-12+ Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddle Ducks Pre-School Last inspected 7 October 2024 · Charlotte Whalley Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The growth in children's confidence and independence is accelerated through their access to the outdoors, where they are supported by attentive staff to take risks, develop secure physical skills and learn about the world around them. Children quickly immerse themselves in well-thought-out activities, which staff have planned to develop their skills and knowledge ready for school. Inspector highlights - The management team has developed a curriculum that promotes children's individual development. - The management team and staff want children to understand what makes themselves and their community unique. - Staff and children take care of a pet ferret. - Staff use effective strategies to ensure children's safety and shape their positive behaviour. - Staff quickly build secure relationships with new children. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the induction process for new staff so that they swiftly gain secure knowledge of all aspects of their role - 2 review and reorganise the deployment of staff who are caring for groups of children, including those who are new to the setting, so that all children receive the support they require to remain engaged in meaningful activity throughout their day. Inspection #10354753 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260599) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents confirm that their children have made progress in their learning and development since attending. > Some parents, who have received extra support from the management team and staff, have described how this has had a significantly positive impact on their lives. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from a tailored approach. For instance, staff spend time one-to-one with some children with SEND during welcome time because these children find group social time too overwhelming. Outdoor space The growth in children's confidence and independence is accelerated through their access to the outdoors, where they are supported by attentive staff to take risks, develop secure physical skills and learn about the world around them. Each day, older children sensibly walk through a working farm and churchyard to arrive at the setting's forest school. Inspection history Date: November 2009 - October 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - November 2015 Good - May 2012 Good - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Puddle Ducks Pre-School ### What outdoor space does Puddle Ducks Pre-School use? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Puddle Ducks Pre-School? ### What is the address of Puddle Ducks Pre-School? ### How many places does Puddle Ducks Pre-School have? ### How can Puddle Ducks Pre-School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Louth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puddle Ducks Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Riverside Playgroup Louth · LN11 0HG ](/nursery/riverside-playgroup-ln11-0hg-ey427422) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Greenwich House Independent School, Kindergarten and Creche Louth · LN11 0HE ](/nursery/greenwich-house-independent-school-kindergarten-and-creche-ln11-0he-2661290) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Town & Country Kiddies Louth · LN11 0JW ](/nursery/town-country-kiddies-ln11-0jw-ey551547) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Limes Play And Learn Louth · LN11 9AR ](/nursery/limes-play-and-learn-ln11-9ar-ey496886) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Little Lambs Preschool Louth · LN11 8UT ](/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-ln11-8ut-2647867) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Red Hen Day Nursery Louth · LN11 8LS ](/nursery/red-hen-day-nursery-ln11-8ls-ey279807) [See all nurseries in Louth →](/search?q=Louth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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