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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham # Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 4 New Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9JE · Lancashire Number of places 63 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham offers exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment, dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for every child. With a strong emphasis on family values, the nursery strives to create a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere where children can learn, grow, and develop. The dedicated team focuses on providing high-quality care, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met through engaging activities and personalised attention. The nursery is committed to building strong relationships with families, believing that a collaborative approach is key to a child's successful early years journey. Prospective parents are encouraged to book a show-around to experience the welcoming atmosphere firsthand and learn more about the comprehensive programmes offered. The nursery also maintains an active online presence, readily available for inquiries and communication. What it's like Children arrive full of smiles and eager to start their day, welcomed by cheery staff who create purposeful indoor and outdoor environments. These spaces are designed to encourage independent choices and sensory exploration, such as babies exploring chalk texture and toddlers burying their hands in sand. The curriculum is ambitious, preparing all children, including those with SEND, for their next stage of learning. Family-focused childcare Nurturing environment Personalised attention Engaging activities Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.silvercloudnurseries.com/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Last inspected 3 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive full of smiles and eager to start their day, welcomed by cheery staff who create purposeful indoor and outdoor environments. These spaces are designed to encourage independent choices and sensory exploration, such as babies exploring chalk texture and toddlers burying their hands in sand. The curriculum is ambitious, preparing all children, including those with SEND, for their next stage of learning. Inspector highlights - Staff implement the curriculum for communication and language well, with tailored plans for children at risk of falling behind. - Staff weave mathematical concepts through children's play and during routine times. - Staff support children's physical development well, helping them develop large and small physical skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. - Leaders value staff and ensure their welfare and well-being are supported, resulting in high staff morale and positive relationships. - Leaders and staff collaborate diligently with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure children receive tailored support and care. Areas to develop - 1 provide staff with incisive feedback on the quality of their education practice, so that they are better equipped to deliver all aspects of the intended curriculum and meet all children's learning needs - 2 support staff to consistently implement the setting's expectations for behaviour so that children receive consistent messages that help them understand what is expected of them. Inspection #10383123 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269804) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10383123 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269804)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754473) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.silvercloudnurseries.com/) 4 New Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9JE [© 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#/-2.70846/53.73907/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Preston - [Day nurseries in Preston](/search?q=Preston) - [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=silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-pr1-9je-2754473) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The enthusiastic provider ensures that all children get the help and support they need, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. From the start of placement, leaders and staff collaborate diligently with parents, carers and other professionals involved in children's care and education to ensure children receive the support and tailored care they need. Outdoor space Staff create purposeful environments, indoors and outdoors. These are designed to help children make independent choices and enable them to explore using all their senses. Staff support children's physical development well, with activities like babies rolling objects, toddlers throwing and catching balls, and older children pedalling bicycles. Inspection history Most recent inspection 3 February 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269804) ## Frequently asked about Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham ### Does Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham take babies? ### What outdoor space does the nursery use? ### When is Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham open? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Whereabouts is Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ### Is Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Penwortham Preston · PR1 9DE 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-penwortham-pr1-9de-2860956) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Tinkerbells Day Nursery (The Bridgeinn) Preston · PR1 9XR 4.2(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tinkerbells-pr1-9xr-ey426381) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Townley House Nursery Preston · PR5 5UA 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/townley-house-nursery-pr5-5ua-2691127) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Preston · PR1 9XH ](/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-pr1-9xh-ey490668) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Shining Stars Nursery Preston · PR1 3TH ](/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-pr1-3th-2828129) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Oxford Gems Nursery Preston · PR1 3YN 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-pr1-3yn-ey555571) [See all nurseries in Preston →](/search?q=Preston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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