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The Enchanted Forest Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·
1.0(1 parent reviews) ·Emmanuel Church, Lofthouse Way, Fleetwood, FY7 6ST · Lancashire
Number of places
77 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The Enchanted Forest Nursery in Fleetwood, established in 2023, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The setting operates year-round from Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 18:00, and received a "Strong Standard" rating in its January 2026 Ofsted inspection.

The nursery prioritises individual needs, using baseline assessments and language screening to identify developmental gaps and guide targeted interventions. Strong multi-agency partnerships are in place to support children with complex needs, and an accessible environment ensures all children fully participate in daily routines.

Children benefit from daily outdoor play, developing strength, balance, and coordination, and even attend "beach school" to explore the coastline and learn water safety. Staff actively promote language and mathematical development through modelling, commentary during play, and repetition, ensuring children are confident communicators.

The nursery fosters a nurturing, respectful atmosphere where children are encouraged to make independent choices, build strong friendships, and approach learning with confidence and enthusiasm.

What it's like

Children flourish at this warm and welcoming nursery. Every space, routine and interaction is shaped with children's happiness, curiosity and development. They are nurtured through experiences that build security, confidence and enjoyment, and are greeted by staff who know them exceptionally well, helping them feel safe and ready to explore. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, allowing children to build skills step by step, with learning made fun and meaningful to help them grow in confidence.

Warm, responsive careExcellent communication skillsConfident learnersNurturing atmospherePositive role modelsResilient in tasks

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Enchanted Forest Nursery

Last inspected 16 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children flourish at this warm and welcoming nursery. Every space, routine and interaction is shaped with children's happiness, curiosity and development. They are nurtured through experiences that build security, confidence and enjoyment, and are greeted by staff who know them exceptionally well, helping them feel safe and ready to explore. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, allowing children to build skills step by step, with learning made fun and meaningful to help them grow in confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in this nursery because they experience warm and responsive care that helps them to feel secure and valued.
  • A broad range of learning experiences are available for every child, enabling excellent progress across the curriculum, particularly in their communication and language skills.
  • Children display confidence, enthusiasm and a consistently positive approach to their learning.
  • Leaders and staff create a nurturing and respectful atmosphere and act as very positive role models.
  • Children follow daily routines with ease and respond calmly and appropriately to guidance.
  • Children show impressive resilience when persisting in tasks.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should enhance daily routines for children to learn how to keep themselves healthy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify children's unique needs through baseline assessments, language screening, and detailed analysis of developmental gaps. Leaders closely monitor progress and use assessment to adapt provision and plan targeted interventions. Strong multi-agency partnerships exist to enhance support for children with more complex needs and those known to social care. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, and staff work closely with families and professionals to tailor experiences for participation.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children eagerly collect sticks and mud, mixing ingredients to create a 'reaction' and developing an awareness of new language. Children enjoy nutritious food and drink and benefit from daily outdoor play that supports their strength, balance, and coordination. They also attend 'beach school' to explore the coastline and learn about water safety.

EAL / language support

Staff support children's language and mathematical development with a clear purpose, using language modelling, running commentaries during play, and repetition to reinforce vocabulary. They model precise colour names and descriptive language, and support children in counting and comparing quantities.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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