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The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School # The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · c/o Halsall C of E Primary School, New Street, Halsall, Nr Ormskirk, L39 8RR · Lancashire Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 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 The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School, established in 2010, is a term-time childcare setting in Halsall, near Ormskirk, offering a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th September 2025. Children at The Learning Tree thrive in a setting where staff greet them with warm smiles, helping them to settle quickly and form strong bonds. The curriculum focuses on igniting curiosity, with children actively engaging in their learning. A particular highlight is the outdoor curriculum, where children explore plants and wildlife, respecting the natural world, and even care for the nursery's horse, Dobbin. For children requiring additional assistance, staff implement interventions and utilise extra funding to provide one-to-one support, ensuring disadvantaged children can catch up in their learning. The setting effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by following advice from outside professionals. The emphasis on fostering independence is evident, though staff are continually encouraged to allow children more opportunities for self-care. The nursery also promotes a love of books and thoughtfully integrates mathematics into daily activities, developing positive attitudes towards early learning concepts. What it's like Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure at this nurturing setting. They settle well and show they have strong and loving bonds with staff. Staff greet children with a warm and friendly smile, which helps them to settle quickly. Nurturing environment Strong staff bonds Outdoor learning Care for Dobbin SEND support Curiosity-led curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399808 Lead inspector Mehvish Arif [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288854)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407630) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-learning-tree-children-s-nursery-and-pre-school-l39-8rr-ey407630) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 10 September 2025 · Mehvish Arif 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 demonstrate that they feel happy and secure at this nurturing setting. They settle well and show they have strong and loving bonds with staff. Staff greet children with a warm and friendly smile, which helps them to settle quickly. Inspector highlights - Children actively engage in their learning and concentrate as they choose what they would like to do. - Children learn about plants and wildlife, respecting the world around them, and care for the setting's horse, 'Dobbin'. - Staff teach children how to respect living things and care for the world around them. - Staff help children develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe. - Staff support children's behaviour consistently and positively. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff's teaching practice and offer support so that all staff confidently extend children's learning further - 2 support staff to consistently promote children's independence and extend opportunities for developing their self-care skills. Inspection #10399808 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288854) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff put in place interventions to help children who need additional support such as following the advice from outside professionals. Leaders use additional funding well to support disadvantaged children so that they benefit from one-to-one support to help them catch up in their learning. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the outdoors through an outdoor curriculum that ignites their curiosity. They learn about plants and wildlife, respecting the world around them, and care for the setting's horse, 'Dobbin'. Inspection history Date: April 2012 - September 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - June 2015 Outstanding - April 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School ### What stands out in the last inspection findings for The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School? ### Whereabouts is The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School? ### Does The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### How does The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School? ### Which funded hours does The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Halsall, Nr Ormskirk Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Learning Tree Children's Nursery and Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Beautiful Beginnings Day Nursery Scarisbrick · L40 9RQ ](/nursery/beautiful-beginnings-day-nursery-l40-9rq-ey404867) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Asmall Nursery Ormskirk · L39 3PJ ](/nursery/asmall-nursery-l39-3pj-309219) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick Scarisbrick · L40 9QD 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/into-the-ark-forest-school-scarisbrick-l40-9qd-2645484) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Learning Curves Nursery Ormskirk · L39 5AS ](/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-l39-5as-ey310801) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Portico at West End Ormskirk · L39 1PA ](/nursery/portico-at-west-end-l39-1pa-ey446381) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 mi ### Pavilion Preschool Aughton · L39 5DG ](/nursery/pavilion-preschool-l39-5dg-ey428675) [See all nurseries in Halsall, Nr Ormskirk →](/search?q=Halsall%2C+Nr+Ormskirk) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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