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Sarah's Ark

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD · Lancashire
Number of places
41 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Sarah's Ark Ltd, a 'Good'-rated childcare on non-domestic premises in Leyland, PR25 5UD, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 0 to 4 thrive. Registered in 2004, the nursery prides itself on its close bonds between staff and children, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging confidence.

Children are keen and enthusiastic learners, participating in a range of activities that promote their development and prepare them for school. The dedicated team, consisting of ten childcare staff with several holding Level 3 qualifications, collaborates effectively.

They work closely with parents to tailor care plans, particularly for those with significant health needs, ensuring each child's well-being is prioritised. The manager and staff are highly reflective, continuously evaluating and enhancing the nursery's provision, such as recent improvements to lunchtime routines.

Strong partnerships with parents are a cornerstone of Sarah's Ark, with regular communication ensuring continuity of care and learning.

What it's like

Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly and easily. They display lots of confidence and engage in activities of their choice. Children show kindness and concern for one another and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

Strong parent partnershipsEnthusiastic learnersEffective leadershipNurturing environmentGood behaviour

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sarah's Ark

Last inspected 25 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly and easily. They display lots of confidence and engage in activities of their choice. Children show kindness and concern for one another and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling quickly in the child-friendly and inviting environment.
  • Children display lots of confidence as they engage in activities of their choice and delight in story time.
  • Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning, showing politeness and very good behaviour.
  • Pre-school children are thoroughly engaged in activities such as finding minibeasts, learning to share, and using magnifying glasses.
  • Parents are kept informed about their child's development through various methods, including regular parents' evenings and daily feedback.
  • Staff promote children's early mathematics skills effectively, providing opportunities to explore and write numbers, as well as count and use mathematical language.
  • Children learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, with daily outdoor access, discussions on healthy eating, and oral hygiene practice.
  • The manager and staff are very reflective and use evaluation effectively to make improvements to the nursery provision.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance targeted professional development opportunities for staff, to further support children's learning.
  • 2Support staff to plan activities that are sharply focused on what they want children to learn.
  • 3Support staff to make the most of their interactions with younger children, to progress their speech and language skills further.
Inspection #10288806 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents right from the start to assess and plan how to meet children's individual needs. This works particularly well for children who have significant health or medical needs. The manager and staff seek information from parents to help them establish specific care plans for their children. This means children's health and well-being are prioritised.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoors daily to be active and gain some fresh air.

Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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