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The Longridge Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·104 Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY · Lancashire
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The Longridge Nursery, also known as 2toSchool Pre-School, is a non-profit organisation that has been serving the Longridge, Preston community for over 15 years. The nursery provides a stimulating environment with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including phonics, crafts, music, story time, and walks in the local area, all aimed at supporting children's development.

They prioritise the welfare and happiness of children and build strong relationships with parents and carers. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, focusing on personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, mathematics, literacy, understanding the world, and expressive art and design.

With a focus on affordability, they strive to deliver high-quality childcare and work closely with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to reception. The committed, experienced, and qualified staff are all trained in paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and food hygiene, and the nursery provides nutritious snacks.

Our ethos

The Longridge Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, focusing on children's personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, mathematics, literacy, understanding the world, and expressive art and design. They are committed to providing a stimulating environment with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to support children's development, while also ensuring affordability and high-quality childcare.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this calm, positive nursery. They have built trusting relationships with staff and are eager to invite them into their play. Staff frequently praise children and celebrate their achievements. Children understand and independently follow the well-established routines, and feel safe and secure.

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Pricing & funding

This term-time only nursery offers sessions structured into early, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, and late sessions, alongside full-day care. Fees are split into two age brackets: 2-year-olds and 3 to 4-year-olds. Sessions include snacks, while parents must provide a packed lunch for the lunchtime session.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Operates during term time only.
  • Early session includes breakfast.
  • Each session includes healthy snacks and professional care.
  • Please bring a packed lunch for your child for the lunchtime session.

Key facts

Opening hours

Term Time Only: 8:00am – 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Food

Nutritional snacks are provided; parents are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Longridge Nursery

Last inspected 18 May 2023 · Liz Dayton

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 are happy and settled in this calm, positive nursery. They have built trusting relationships with staff and are eager to invite them into their play. Staff frequently praise children and celebrate their achievements. Children understand and independently follow the well-established routines, and feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are fully engaged in purposeful learning experiences throughout the day.
  • Promoting a love of reading is at the heart of this nursery.
  • Leaders have designed and implemented a curriculum that considers the needs of all children.
  • An effective key-person system is in place.
  • Parent partnership is a strength of this nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently promote children's communication and language skills to the highest level.
Inspection #10291849 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the nursery as 'warm and inviting'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff observe children carefully to find out what they know and adapt in the moment to meet children's personal needs.

Outdoor space

Children are encouraged to be physically active indoors as well as outdoors. They enjoy learning how to throw and catch a ball and develop their strength and coordination as they use ride-on toys.

Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good

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