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The Parish Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Lower Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5RA · Lancashire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The Parish Nursery, a family-run establishment with over 25 years of experience, has been serving the community since 1999, offering quality childcare and education. The nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing, welcoming, and secure setting where every child feels cherished, valued, and encouraged to learn.

It boasts four large, purpose-built areas tailored to different developmental stages: a Baby Unit for infants up to 24 months, Lower Tweenies for 2-3 year olds focusing on exploration and social skills, and Upper Tweenies for 3-4 year olds preparing for school through play. Additionally, the nursery features a sensory room for calm and curiosity, and a physical room to support movement.

An expansive outdoor area with an adventure trail, greenhouse, and forest ensures outdoor learning in all weather. The Parish Nursery also provides Before and After School Care and a Holiday Club for children up to 11 years old.

The nursery follows an ‘In the Moment’ curriculum, responding to children's individual interests and needs, fostering curiosity, and promoting learning through everyday experiences. They aim to help each child reach their full potential in a homely, secure, and nurturing environment, with a child-centred approach in each room and a free-flow environment for indoor and outdoor exploration.

Highly qualified staff are committed to valuing every child as an individual.

Our ethos

The Parish Nursery is committed to a child-centred, 'In the Moment' curriculum that responds to children's individual interests and needs, fostering curiosity and promoting learning through everyday experiences. They aim for children to reach their full potential in a homely, secure, and nurturing environment, with a free-flow approach to indoor and outdoor exploration.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at the homely nursery, entering with confidence and motivation to learn. They behave positively, understanding rules and boundaries well, and are developing good social skills. Staff are responsive to individual needs, fostering strong bonds with children, which helps them feel safe and secure.

Family-runOutdoor learningSensory roomBefore and After School CareHoliday Club

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

Babies up to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Parish Nursery

Last inspected 22 March 2022

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 at the homely nursery, entering with confidence and motivation to learn. They behave positively, understanding rules and boundaries well, and are developing good social skills. Staff are responsive to individual needs, fostering strong bonds with children, which helps them feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and enter full of confidence and motivation to learn.
  • Children have good communication skills and staff have high expectations of what they can achieve.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.
  • Children's literacy skills are well promoted, and staff skilfully adapt story time to meet individual needs.
  • Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong, and parents are incredibly happy.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider children's next steps more carefully when planning and implementing activities
  • 2support staff in the baby room to follow good hygiene practices consistently, such as handwashing, and teach children why this is important
  • 3strengthen the feedback staff receive to raise the quality of education to the highest level.
Inspection #10109704 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Robust systems help staff identify learning gaps quickly, and the special educational needs coordinator ensures timely support from outside professionals for children at risk of falling behind, preparing them for the next stage of learning.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors and evaluated the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Parish Nursery

5.0
(8)
Annaliese Nolan
6 years ago

Lovely nursery, all the staff are amazing and I have peace of mind knowing that my little boy is well looked after when I'm at work. My little boy loves going and is always learning new things and doing different activities. I would definitely recommend The Parish Nursery.

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Rachel Haworth
6 years ago

Would highly recommend Parish nursery. My 3 year old boy has been going since he was 11 month old and he loves going and throughly enjoys his time there. The staff are lovely and care for the children like they were there own.

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Georgina Mills
6 years ago

I love The Parish Nursery for my little boy. He has been going since he was 11 months old and has grown into such a happy , confident and caring little man. I would 100% recommend this nursery

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Shona Campbell
6 years ago

Fantastic nursery! The staff are exceptional they care about every child and their individual needs. My daughter is so excited to go into nursery in the morning and never wants to leave when I come to collect her. You're kept up to date about what they've been doing and learning. I can’t wait for my son to start attending.

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Carys Ford
6 years ago

Fabulous nursery, my 2 year old son goes and they are brilliant with him, and he loves it there. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. So glad we chose Parish Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2014Outstanding
  • March 2009Good

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