Skools Inn/Out

About this day nursery

Skools Inn Nursery and Skools Out Club, located in Fleetwood, FY7 8AT, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children from birth up to 11 years old. They offer a comprehensive childcare experience, including exciting learning opportunities, swimming lessons, and outdoor adventures with their Forest School programme.

The nursery also organises minibus trips to local places of interest, ensuring a varied and stimulating experience for the children. Skools Inn is open year-round, from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, accommodating both funded and non-funded sessions.

Dedicated spaces cater to different age groups: "Baby Acorns" for infants from birth to two years, focusing on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) within an inclusive environment that enhances physical development; "Mini Maples" for two-year-olds and upwards, where the emphasis is on individual child development and building relationships; and "Apple Class" for preschool children, offering an enriching learning environment with a full preschool programme delivered by teaching staff for 38 weeks a year. Additionally, they run a Breakfast Club starting at 7:30 am with healthy food and activities, an After School Club until 5:30 pm with themed evenings and high tea, including minibus collection for school children, and a Holiday Club with various exciting activities and trips, all led by qualified and paediatric first aid trained staff.

The nursery prides itself on being an OFSTED Outstanding provider and utilises a digital system called Babys Day’s for parents to view their child’s progress.

Our ethos

Skools Inn / Out's educational approach is explicitly described as a 'Forest School programme' and it shows a strong emphasis on child-led learning and individual development. The nursery also focuses on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) for babies, and provides an enriching learning environment for preschoolers with a full programme delivered by qualified staff. They are an OFSTED Outstanding provider.

What it's like

This unique setting provides a safe and inspirational environment where children make exceptional progress due to the dedicated staff and rich curriculum. The setting offers diverse experiences to promote understanding of communities and the wider world, including trips to the dentist and weekly library visits. Managers and staff prioritise children's well-being by providing essential items like food and warm clothes, ensuring all children feel equal and ready to learn.

Pricing & funding