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St Wilfrid's Nursery # St Wilfrid's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · St. Wilfrids School, St. Wilfrids Terrace, PRESTON, PR3 3WQ · Lancashire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 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 St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd, a 'Good'-rated childcare setting in Longridge, Preston, registered in 2010. They nurture children's personal and social development, encouraging them to be confident and responsible learners through kind interactions and engaging activities such as tidying away equipment and displaying their drawings. They prioritise teaching kindness and consideration, with staff serving as excellent role models. Children learn to be gentle with creatures in the garden and understand the needs of others through discussions about dietary differences. The nursery celebrates diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering an environment of respect among children. Significant improvements have been made in leadership and management since the last inspection, with a well-planned training programme supporting staff development. The curriculum focuses on school readiness, incorporating mathematical concepts like counting and an appropriate literacy approach with a 'book of the week'. Children enjoy extended periods for free play, choosing their own activities, which helps build problem-solving skills and self-confidence. They also gain physical skills through outdoor play, maneuvering tyres and building obstacle courses. What it's like Children are safe and well cared for in this small and supportive nursery. They play and learn happily together under the care of kind staff. The provider has developed good oversight of the nursery and works alongside staff to ensure that the quality of care and education continues to improve. Since the last inspection leaders have worked hard to make the necessary improvements. Good overall effectiveness Emphasis on personal and social skills Strong SEND support Outdoor play encouraged Focus on school readiness ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.45pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Wilfrid's Nursery Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10352117 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258835)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419431) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-wilfrid-s-nursery-ltd-pr3-3wq-ey419431) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Wilfrid's Nursery Last inspected 10 September 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are safe and well cared for in this small and supportive nursery. They play and learn happily together under the care of kind staff. The provider has developed good oversight of the nursery and works alongside staff to ensure that the quality of care and education continues to improve. Since the last inspection leaders have worked hard to make the necessary improvements. Inspector highlights - Children are safe and well cared for, playing and learning happily with kind staff. - The provider has good oversight of the nursery and works to maintain quality of care and education. - Staff sensitively interact with children, fostering personal and social skills, hygiene, and responsibility. - Staff are excellent role models, teaching kindness and consideration, and promoting cultural awareness. - Significant improvements in leadership and management, with a well-planned staff training programme. - Leaders emphasise children's knowledge of their community and the wider world, offering 'Walk Out Wednesdays' and 'Forest Fridays'. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. - Leaders have devised a broad curriculum focused on developing school readiness skills, including mathematical concepts and literacy. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to further develop their understanding of the small components of the curriculum that children should learn and when. - 2 Review the implementation of the literacy curriculum to ensure that all children benefit from uninterrupted time to share books. Inspection #10352117 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258835) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff developing professional relationships with other agencies to ensure early identification of needs. Staff assess children's speech and language development and deliver targeted activities to support those with delays. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy spending time in the outdoor area, developing gross-motor skills and spatial awareness by maneuvering large tyres and building obstacle courses, which supports their physical development and education. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: March 2014 - September 2024 Good - April 2024 Inadequate - June 2018 Good - March 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about St Wilfrid's Nursery ### What is St Wilfrid's Nursery working on improving? ### When is St Wilfrid's Nursery open? ### Is St Wilfrid's Nursery a private nursery? ### What outdoor space does St Wilfrid's Nursery have? ### How does St Wilfrid's Nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is St Wilfrid's Nursery? ### Does St Wilfrid's Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in PRESTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Wilfrid's Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little People At The Limes Preston · PR3 3JA ](/nursery/little-people-at-the-limes-pr3-3ja-ey439661) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Longridge Nursery Preston · PR3 3SY ](/nursery/the-longridge-nursery-pr3-3sy-2717530) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Discovery Vine at Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary School Preston · PR2 5SD ](/nursery/discovery-vine-at-grimsargh-st-michael-s-c-of-e-primary-school-pr2-5sd-2665229) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Rainbow Wood Day Nursery Preston · PR2 5BE ](/nursery/rainbow-wood-day-nursery-pr2-5be-ey536975) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup Whitechapel · PR3 2EP ](/nursery/whitechapel-preschool-playgroup-pr3-2ep-309527) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Evergreen Early Years - Ladyewell Preston · PR2 5ST ](/nursery/evergreen-early-years-ladyewell-pr2-5st-2643835) [See all nurseries in PRESTON →](/search?q=PRESTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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