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St Bernadette's Pre-School # St Bernadette's Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0AJ · Blackpool Number of places 45 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Blackpool About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting St Bernadette's Pre-School, located in Blackpool, provides full day care for children aged two to four, operating Monday to Friday, 49 weeks a year, from 8am to 5:30pm. The nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2003, focuses on meeting each child's individual needs through a carefully sequenced curriculum that sparks their interests and supports their developmental stages. Staff are dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents and carers, with parents commenting positively on the care and support their children receive. The pre-school encourages independence by giving children choices in activities and resources, allowing them to move freely between indoor and outdoor learning environments. The emphasis on developing self-help skills, communication and language through sign language and rich vocabulary, and the provision of diverse physical activities in an inviting outdoor area all contribute to a dynamic and nurturing learning experience. The pre-school also prioritises supporting healthy lifestyles and works closely with external professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, helping them to thrive. What it's like Leaders and staff have a main focus on meeting children's needs in this nursery. Staff form positive partnerships with parents and carers. Clear routines for drop-off and pick-up times help children to feel comfortable and settled. Children show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they arrive happy and leave their parents with ease to start their day at the nursery. Strong parent partnerships Child-centred curriculum Promotes independence Good communication skills Outdoor learning focus ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 5.30pm. Term time / All Year Mixed Registered with Ofsted 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Bernadette's Pre-School Last inspected 10 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Leaders and staff have a main focus on meeting children's needs in this nursery. Staff form positive partnerships with parents and carers. Clear routines for drop-off and pick-up times help children to feel comfortable and settled. Children show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they arrive happy and leave their parents with ease to start their day at the nursery. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have a main focus on meeting children's needs in this nursery. - Staff form positive partnerships with parents and carers. Clear routines for drop-off and pick-up times help children to feel comfortable and settled. - Staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. - Leaders plan a sequenced curriculum based on children's interests and developmental stages. - Children are empowered to make choices as they flow freely between the indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day, choosing activities and resources based on their interests. - Children make good progress in their communication and language development. - Staff recognise the importance of supporting children's personal and health development, for example around staying safe in the sun. - Children have many opportunities to practise using their large muscles. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. - Leaders and staff show a very good understanding of the needs of families and children that they work with, giving excellent support when required. Areas to develop - 1 consider ways to offer even more support to all staff to help them to implement the curriculum more precisely - 2 review mealtime routines to provide children with more opportunities to practise their independence skills - 3 adapt the organisation of adult-led group times so that all children benefit from the intended learning to support their progress Inspection #10388569 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283218) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Bernadette's Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10388569 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283218)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258888) 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0AJ ## Explore day nurseries near Blackpool - [Day nurseries in Blackpool](/search?q=Blackpool) - [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=st-bernadette-s-pre-school-fy2-0aj-ey258888) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff show a very good understanding of the needs of families and children that they work with, giving excellent support when required. They work closely with external professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the greatest support at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, leaders use additional funding effectively to provide disadvantaged children with the support they need and to enhance children’s learning experiences. As such, children with SEND and those in receipt of additional funding thrive at this nursery. Outdoor space Children have many opportunities to practise using their large muscles. They thoroughly enjoy time in the inviting outdoor areas as they run, climb and work together to build dens in the forest area. Children are empowered to make choices as they flow freely between the indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day, choosing activities and resources based on their interests. Inspection history Date: October 2011 - June 2025 Good - July 2019 Good - December 2015 Good - October 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St Bernadette's Pre-School ### What is the address of St Bernadette's Pre-School? ### What grade did Ofsted give St Bernadette's Pre-School? ### When is St Bernadette's Pre-School open? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blackpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Bernadette's Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Pebbles Day Nursery Blackpool · FY2 9EG ](/nursery/pebbles-day-nursery-fy2-9eg-ey476891) - [ Provider closed 0.6 mi ### Little Giraffes at Bispham Blackpool · FY2 9LF ](/nursery/little-giraffes-at-bispham-fy2-9lf-2855761) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Squirrels Childcare Centre Blackpool · FY2 0PD 3.0(10 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-squirrels-childcare-centre-ltd-fy2-0pd-ey498819) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kincraig Ducklings Nursery Blackpool · FY2 0HN ](/nursery/kincraig-ducklings-nursery-fy2-0hn-ey543069) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Norbreck Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 1NY 4.4(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-norbreck-fy5-1ny-2701540) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Treetops Childrens Nursery Blackpool · FY2 9QU ](/nursery/treetops-childrens-nursery-ltd-fy2-9qu-ey362290) [See all nurseries in Blackpool →](/search?q=Blackpool) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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