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Small Wonders Nursery in Preston

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews)
·Arkwright Mill, Hawkins Street, Preston, PR1 7HR · Lancashire
Number of places
74 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Located in Preston, PR1 7HR, Small Wonders Nursery, registered in 2012, is a welcoming "Good"-rated early years setting that operates all year round, closing only for one week at Christmas. The nursery accommodates children from birth to four years old, with sessions running from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

With a team of 12 dedicated childcare staff, 10 of whom hold qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6, Small Wonders provides a nurturing environment where children are greeted by warm and friendly staff who understand and cater to their individual needs. The nursery prides itself on its ambitious curriculum, carefully planned by leaders to ensure children continuously build on their skills and make good progress.

" Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive thoughtful and timely support, including access to a sensory room, and external referrals are made when necessary, ensuring every child receives the tailored assistance they need to flourish.

What it's like

Children are greeted by warm and friendly staff who understand their unique needs and help them settle and feel secure. Older children are encouraged to choose their own pictures to display, supporting their self-esteem and confidence. Staff have high expectations and promote positive behaviour well, praising children and giving older children chances to collect points for small rewards. Staff encourage children to engage in play by showing them what to do and joining in.

Ambitious CurriculumStrong Parent PartnershipsTailored SEND SupportPromotes Self-EsteemPositive Role Models

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Nursery

Last inspected 10 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted by warm and friendly staff who understand their unique needs and help them settle and feel secure. Older children are encouraged to choose their own pictures to display, supporting their self-esteem and confidence. Staff have high expectations and promote positive behaviour well, praising children and giving older children chances to collect points for small rewards. Staff encourage children to engage in play by showing them what to do and joining in.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted by warm and friendly staff as they enter this setting. Staff understand children's unique needs and do all they can to help children settle and feel secure.
  • Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is sequenced to help all children develop skills as they move through the nursery.
  • The curriculum allows children to explore new activities, build on their skills and recap on their learning.
  • Staff promote children's literacy skills well, encouraging children to choose books from the designated library and take them home to read with parents.
  • Parent partnerships are a key strength of the setting, with staff working hard to forge partnerships with parents through stay-and-play sessions or coffee mornings.
  • Staff promote positive behaviour well by considering how the environment impacts behaviour and ensuring children have multiple opportunities for physical play.
  • Leadership and management are strong, with leaders working directly in the nursery with children and supporting staff through coaching and mentoring.
  • There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support all staff to offer consistent opportunities to develop and extend children's language, in order to develop children's communication to the highest level.
Inspection #10305063 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff quickly identify those children who may need additional support and carefully consider how they can help them. For example, children access a sensory room, in which they explore and use their imaginations. Referrals to external professionals are made in a timely manner. This ensures that children receive the support they need and are ready for the next stage in their learning.

Parent Reviews of Small Wonders Nursery

5.0
(6)
A MM
9 months ago

I’ve had the pleasure of delivering Bloom Preston baby classes at Small Wonders nursery for the past few months, and I’ve seen first-hand the incredible love and care given to every single baby. The team are attentive, nurturing, and full of fun, always ensuring each child feels calm, happy, and safe. Over the weeks, I’ve watched them speak to every baby with genuine love and respect, and it’s truly heartwarming. I only wish they were closer to home so my own daughter could attend! If your little one is lucky enough to be here, know that they are cherished and cared for by truly wonderful people

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JYD RECORDS INC
2 years ago

Small Wonders Nursery School is an absolute gem that has brought endless joy and remarkable growth to my son, Johnny. As a proud parent, I am delighted to share my fantastic experience with this extraordinary preschool and wholeheartedly recommend it to other parents seeking a nurturing and stimulating environment for their children. From the moment we stepped foot into Small Wonders Nursery School, we were greeted with warmth, enthusiasm, and an overwhelming sense of dedication from the staff. The teachers at Small Wonders possess an incredible passion for early childhood education, and their commitment to fostering each child's individual development is evident in every interaction. One of the most remarkable aspects of Small Wonders is their ability to create a safe and loving atmosphere where children can flourish. They understand that each child is unique and tailor their approach to meet the diverse needs and interests of every student. Under their expert guidance, Johnny has thrived, both academically and emotionally. The teachers have an innate ability to strike the perfect balance between structured learning and free play, encouraging creativity and imagination to flourish. The curriculum at Small Wonders Nursery School is nothing short of exceptional. It is designed to ignite a passion for learning and exploration in young minds. Through a variety of engaging activities, hands-on experiences, and play-based learning, I highly recommend this great school. Martin Nduaguibe.

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Andi Ibrams
2 years ago

My four year old daughter had her final day at this nursery today, so thought it was time for a review. She has been there six months. Prior to this, she had a very unsettled upbringing. She was born three months prematurely, is autistic, and spent her life from her second birthday with her, her brother and I isolated in a domestic abuse refuge during covid and afterwards, leading to severe developmental delays. The progress she has made is astounding. Utterly mind-blowing. In her six months here she has progressed more than in the two years previously, picked up a whole range of new skills, no longer requires social services intervention or assistance and will be heading to a mainstream school next week, something I never dreamed was possible. The group and one to one care she has received have brought her out of her shell, talking and socialising in ways I've never seen, and transformed her development. The staff here have gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to help both my daughter AND myself through difficult times, they have been adaptable, understanding, helpful and caring every time I have spoken to them or required help. Shannon and Grace, in particular, worked directly with my daughter, and have been absolute angels. The nursery is clean, safe, well staffed, spacious, has a wide range of sensory toys and activities, a dedicated electronic sensory room which is better than any Surestart facility I have seen, a safe and expansive outdoor area, a great staff to child ratio, excellent management and impeccable security. No matter if you're looking for full time care or 15 hours government funded places, this nursery is second to none.

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Christopher Willoughby
2 years ago

Fantastic nursery and cannot praise them enough. My daughters been going for over 2 years and never had a problem, she loves going and loves all of the staff. Staff are brilliant and always give feedback on development. Definitely recommend !

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kayleigh canavan
5 years ago

I have sent all three of my children here, its not just a nursery it is a loving caring family. All staff are fantastic and know each child inside out. It is a clean, safe environment in which any child will thrive. I will miss here when my youngest goes to school!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • January 2024Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2013Good

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