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TicTots Day Nursery & Creche in Preston (PR1)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.1(9 parent reviews) ·Total Fitness, West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UY · Lancashire
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche provides comprehensive childcare services across multiple locations, including Ashton, Bolton, and the Strand in Preston. The nursery focuses on supporting children's educational development, well-being, and safety through good attendance and a nurturing environment.

They actively participate in government funding schemes, offering various options for eligible families to spread childcare hours throughout the year or utilise them during term-time only. TicTots emphasises flexibility in how parents can use their funded hours, acknowledging the diverse needs of families.

The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and support, encouraging consistency for children while also offering adaptable solutions for parents with older children or those who require wraparound care. They also provide clear guidance on how to apply for and utilise government funding, ensuring parents are well-informed about their entitlements.

What it's like

Children arrive excitedly at the nursery, where staff greet them warmly. They are happy and settled, engaging in a variety of activities from playing hide and seek to exploring dough. Staff use clear and consistent reminders to help children understand expectations and learn right from wrong.

Government funding acceptedFlexible session optionsMultiple locations

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied on an hourly basis for any additional hours required outside of standard booked sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Additional hours are billed at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, apart from two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for TicTots Day Nursery & Creche

Last inspected 5 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive excitedly at the nursery, where staff greet them warmly. They are happy and settled, engaging in a variety of activities from playing hide and seek to exploring dough. Staff use clear and consistent reminders to help children understand expectations and learn right from wrong.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff give excellent consideration to nurturing children's emotional literacy, providing activities and discussions to help children learn about and manage their feelings.
  • Children participate in a daily mile walk and weekly swimming lessons, alongside yoga and mindfulness sessions, contributing to their happiness and well-being.
  • Children's uniqueness is celebrated, and they learn about different cultures and ways to communicate, including sign language.
  • Communication and language are taught well through various strategies, including close partnership work with parents and professionals.
  • Staff feel well supported, benefiting from regular meetings, supervision, and training opportunities that positively impact children's outcomes.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to further develop their understanding of the importance of modelling the correct pronunciation of words to aid children's emerging communication and language skills even further
  • 2refine the organisation of some activities so that children are able to engage fully in the learning opportunities provided.
Inspection #10233260 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders recognise the potential impact of the pandemic and have adjusted their curriculum to reflect this, with staff recognising that some children require additional support in further developing their language and physical skills. Staff help children to recognise when their friends may need additional support, for example, children learn new ways to communicate with them, such as using sign language.

Outdoor space

Children participate in walking a daily mile, ensuring that children of all ages engage in physical exercise. Furthermore, children have the opportunity to participate in weekly swimming lessons, where they learn to develop essential life skills.

Parent Reviews of TicTots Day Nursery & Creche

4.1
(9)
Dorcas Olanrewaju
9 months ago

The welcome I got when I went to make enquiry to register my son was amazing. I felt at home and really comfortable and I believe my son will enjoy it too.

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duffy6851
3 years ago

The best nursery in Preston as far as I'm concerned. Our son has special needs and the nursery couldn't have been nicer. All the girls and Deborah have been amazing. Especially with helping us get an EHCP. Ethan has been very happy there and I can't recommend enough to anyone trying to find a nursery for their kids to choose this place. You won't be disappointed. Ethans last day before he starts school this year was a couple of days ago and it was sad we won't be going back. We will miss you guys. Thanks for everything.

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Heather West
4 years ago

As a first time mum this nursery has taught me everything I do not want in my child's nursery. When signing up I was sold this dream of all the activities my child would do, and be taken on walks, play out etc... In the 6 and a half months my child attended she did 2 activities, we were never kept upto date with photos or diaries, like her lovely new nursery does every time she's there. She was never ever taken on a walk, and as far as I'm aware, never played out The communication between the manger and staff is very poor, which has a knock on affect to the communication with the staff and parents. We were always sent from person to person, with miscommunications happening regularly, which then they would handle in a very unprofessional manner I chose to remove my child from this nursery with immediate affect when they point blank went against my wishes, therefore not fulfilling the welfare of my baby by leaving her without milk for her entire session. If your child has dietary needs AVOID!! When signing my baby up I explained she could not have cows milk, she's breastfed, and when she was old enough she would be having plant based milks, which the manager said was absolutely fine. When the time came for my baby to have her plant based milks we were told its weird, asked why we were uncomfortable with cows milk, and asked for permission from the health visitor and gp.... Both my health visitor and gp have been informed and have told me how appalled they are as there is absolutely no reason why my baby would be left without any milk for an entire session This matter will be taken further with ofsted as the lack of dietary and allergen knowledge between staff is dangerous!

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Hasmukhlal Mistry
4 years ago

Water in big, small and hyropool was a lot colder than yesterday. Men's changing room shower were cold.

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Joanne Bamber
6 years ago

Beautiful clean nursery lovely staff, very happy for my 10 month old to start hear :)

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Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • May 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • December 2013Good

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