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The Fledglings # The Fledglings Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 3.5 (4 parent reviews) · Myerscough College, St. Michaels Road, PRESTON, PR3 0RY · Lancashire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Fledglings Nursery, situated in rural Bilsborrow at Myerscough Agricultural College, offers a comprehensive early years education for children aged three months to four years. The nursery adopts a holistic approach to childcare, fostering confidence and independence through collaborative play and exploration. Emphasising outdoor learning, children have direct access to outdoor spaces from all classrooms, benefit from outdoor sleeping, and engage with the local countryside and agricultural setting. This unique environment allows for safe risk-taking under the guidance of highly qualified and dedicated practitioners. The Fledglings provides 52-week care, including nutritionally balanced, no-added-sugar meals, and aims to empower young minds through respect and nurture within a calm and stimulating learning environment. The team, led by Nursery Manager Arianna Visani, is committed to creating a trusting relationship with parents and ensuring a high standard of care and development. Our ethos At The Fledglings, we take a whole child approach to early years education that promotes confidence and independence in our children. Our aim is to empowering young minds through respect and nurture, ensuring a high standard of learning, development, and care for all our children within a safe environment. What it's like Children love coming to the nursery to learn and enjoy special occasions like eating meals in the outdoor area. They become confident learners, keen to explore, investigate, and gain new knowledge. Staff are highly trained to support babies and older children, allowing them to develop confidence and skills. Rural Agricultural Setting Outdoor Learning Focus 52-Week Care Forest School Sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 6pm (Before School Care: 7am to 8:45am, School Day: 8:45am to 3:45pm, After School Care: 3:45pm to 6pm, Holiday Care: 7am to 6pm) Food All meals and snacks included; nutritionally balanced, no-added-sugar meals. Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Full week Established 2017 Waitlist Not specified ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Fledglings Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10355274 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261251)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544893) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk/day-nurseries/the-fledglings-myerscough/) Myerscough College, St. Michaels Road, PRESTON, PR3 0RY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.76308/53.85321/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PRESTON - [Day nurseries in PRESTON](/search?q=PRESTON) - [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=the-fledglings-pr3-0ry-ey544893) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Fledglings Last inspected 4 October 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children love coming to the nursery to learn and enjoy special occasions like eating meals in the outdoor area. They become confident learners, keen to explore, investigate, and gain new knowledge. Staff are highly trained to support babies and older children, allowing them to develop confidence and skills. Inspector highlights - Children love coming to the nursery to learn. - Babies benefit from high standard of care and nurture. - Staff support children's communication and language skills ably. - The provider's arrangements for supporting children with SEND are a strength of the nursery. - The nursery's work with parents and carers is effective and respectful. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to understand what the nursery's clear curriculum intent means for their practice. Inspection #10355274 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261251) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), develop positive attitudes to learning. The provider's arrangements for supporting children with SEND are a strength of the nursery. They ensure that staff spot gaps in children's learning and development early and take swift action to address any concerns. Children with SEND experience success in their learning. Outdoor space Children enjoy special occasions, such as when they eat their meals in the nursery's outdoor area. Older children learn to climb trees with confidence. They learn from staff how to dangle on the rope swing and balance on the walking beams outdoors. Staff explain to children the names of the trees, plants and small creatures that live in the nursery's wooded area. ## Parent Reviews of The Fledglings 3.5 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqemB99Fs_84lpMadEcfxS_DkwDAwznlolKRNvnnHo1DgtYJSm=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charley Winfield 2 years ago My son spent some fantastic years at Fledglings. He is now such a social little boy, happy to play and get along with anybody with such a confident little chap! I believe those early foundational years at this nursery helped this a lot. 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