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Time 4 Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·458 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2BN · Lancashire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Time 4 Nursery, a family-run establishment in Morecambe, offers comprehensive childcare for children aged birth to eleven years. Founded by sisters Sarah and Laura, who bring over two decades of experience, the day nursery is committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and friendly environment.

They focus on fostering development through play, education, and social interaction, aiming to motivate each child to achieve their full potential. The day nursery operates year-round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Additionally, they run Overton Kids Club, an after-school programme during term time. Time 4 Nursery welcomes eligible funded children from 9 months to 4 years old, subject to availability.

The facility is registered with Ofsted, the Pre-School Learning Alliance, and the Early Years Childcare Department, and an Early Years representative has commendably noted their overall planning, themes, and facilities.

What it's like

Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, building positive relationships with children that help them feel safe and secure. Staff act as good role models and have clear expectations for children's behaviour, which they manage skilfully. A well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place, and staff use their understanding of children's progress to prepare them for transitions, resulting in good progress.

Family-runAll-year-round careAfter-school club

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges according to session type and age group, with separate rates for children aged under two and those aged two to five years. Fees are split into morning sessions, afternoon sessions, and full days, with additional fees applying for late finishes and services during funded hours.

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)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Morning sessions include breakfast (served until 8am), cooked lunch, drinks, and snacks.
  • Afternoon sessions include drinks, snacks, and a light tea.
  • Full day bookings include breakfast, cooked lunch, light tea, drinks, and snacks.
  • An additional service charge is applied to all funded sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday to Friday (Nursery); 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Overton Kids Club, term time)

Age range

Birth to eleven years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Time 4 Nursery

Last inspected 6 July 2023 · Kelly Little

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, building positive relationships with children that help them feel safe and secure. Staff act as good role models and have clear expectations for children's behaviour, which they manage skilfully. A well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place, and staff use their understanding of children's progress to prepare them for transitions, resulting in good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, including babies, demonstrate a love for reading and early literacy, with pre-school children enjoying stories and developing an awareness of reading for pleasure.
  • The manager and staff have a good overview of the curriculum with effective systems for monitoring children's progress, identifying gaps early, and providing individualised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children are learning important life skills, such as sharing and taking turns, demonstrating mutual respect for each other.
  • Children enjoy physical exercise in the outdoor area and are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Partnership with parents is good, with parents speaking about the "excellent support" provided and feeling well informed about their children's learning and development through an online portal.
  • Staff feel well supported, leading to a happy and highly motivated team, and promote children's early mathematics skills effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further the curriculum for communication and language to ensure that children receive the best opportunities to extend and enhance their language and speaking skills
  • 2strengthen current systems for staff supervision and coaching to help all staff raise the quality of their educational practice to the highest levels across the team
Inspection #10295221 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

happy, settled and are making good progress

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is good, individualised support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work in partnership with other providers and professionals to share information about children's development. As a result, children with SEND make good progress. The nursery supports children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy physical exercise, such as using hula hoops, climbing and using the balance beam in the outdoor area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Time 4 Nursery

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Emma S
4 years ago

Love sending my girl to this nursery all the woman are so lovely and couldn’t do enough for my daughter. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2009

  • July 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • August 2014Good
  • August 2009Good

Frequently asked about Time 4 Nursery

About the setting

Time 4 Nursery registered in 2001 and is privately owned, located in Heysham, near Morecambe, Lancashire. The nursery employs 18 childcare staff, 17 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
502186
Registered person
Mrs Sarah Louise Rodriguez and Mrs Laura Jane Morgans Partnership
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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