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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House # Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Abbeyfield House, 7 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX · Lancashire Number of places 68 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 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 Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House, located in Ormskirk, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm. The nursery provides a nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel happy, secure and ready to learn. Staff plan engaging spaces that spark children's curiosity and support their learning, with a well-defined curriculum. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported by skilled staff who know them well. Staff provide effective support and work in collaboration with other professionals. Staff are trained to identify children with delayed language skills and offer targeted support to help children to bridge any gaps in their language development. Outdoors, older children ride tricycles and practise their balancing skills to develop coordination and control. Babies take cautious steps to navigate crossing an indoor bridge, developing their large muscle control, and are supported by attentive staff. Staff are caring and form warm, trusting relationships with children, understanding their individual needs and interests. The nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 24/04/2025. What it's like The nursery provides a nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel happy, secure and ready to learn. Staff plan engaging spaces that spark children's curiosity and support their learning, with a well-defined curriculum. Staff are caring and form warm, trusting relationships with children, understanding their individual needs and interests. Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships SEND support Communication and language skills Independence and life skills Cultural awareness ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10380689 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278109)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474248) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Abbeyfield House, 7 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX [© 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#/-2.87731/53.56439/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ormskirk - [Day nurseries in Ormskirk](/search?q=Ormskirk) - [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=ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-l39-4qx-ey474248) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Last inspected 24 April 2025 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 The nursery provides a nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel happy, secure and ready to learn. Staff plan engaging spaces that spark children's curiosity and support their learning, with a well-defined curriculum. Staff are caring and form warm, trusting relationships with children, understanding their individual needs and interests. Inspector highlights - The nursery builds strong partnerships through effective communication with parents. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by skilled staff. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills. - Children learn to be more independent and develop essential life skills, including self-care and physical skills. - Staff successfully promote children's learning about cultural awareness and the community around them. Areas to develop - 1 evaluate practice further and provide targeted professional development to extend staff's teaching, for example, in the area of mathematics. Inspection #10380689 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278109) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported by skilled staff who know them well. Staff provide effective support and work in collaboration with other professionals. Staff are trained to identify children with delayed language skills. They offer targeted support to help children to bridge any gaps in their language development. Outdoor space Outdoors, older children ride tricycles and practise their balancing skills to develop coordination and control. Babies take cautious steps to navigate crossing an indoor bridge, developing their large muscle control, and are supported by attentive staff. ## Parent Reviews of Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWuh6WK-k7KgJL9HxEeCCpb3gpwngEsMx7JFUCSSlsgqbf7eUo0EA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Mark 5 years ago Fantastic nursery with fantastic staff. Couldn't recommend enough to anyone looking for a nursery in this area. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14460513634662998829&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2016 - April 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House ### What is Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House working on improving? ### How does Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House support children with SEND? ### What is the capacity at Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ormskirk Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Munchkins Childcare Ormskirk · L39 4RY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/munchkins-childcare-l39-4ry-ey560239) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Portico at West End Ormskirk · L39 1PA ](/nursery/portico-at-west-end-l39-1pa-ey446381) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Asmall Nursery Ormskirk · L39 3PJ ](/nursery/asmall-nursery-l39-3pj-309219) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Learning Curves Nursery Ormskirk · L39 5AS ](/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-l39-5as-ey310801) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### First Chapter Day Nursery Ormskirk · L40 7SN 4.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-l40-7sn-ey272250) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Portico Kindergarten Ormskirk · L39 6SF ](/nursery/portico-kindergarten-l39-6sf-ey361854) [See all nurseries in Ormskirk →](/search?q=Ormskirk) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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