--- title: "Townley House Independent Nursery School, Preston | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-independent-nursery-school-pr5-6ed-2691129 description: "Townley House Independent Nursery School in Preston — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Townley House Independent Nursery School Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Cuerden Church School, Station Road, Preston, PR5 6ED · Lancashire Number of places 16 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Townley House Independent Nursery School, re-registered in 2022, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 3 years. The day nursery operates during term-time, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. The latest Ofsted inspection, carried out on 13th December 2024, rated the day nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting positively on the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are reported to arrive happy and eager to join their friends, participating in a morning circle time exploring emotions and sharing experiences. The curriculum is well-planned, with a strong focus on personal and social development, helping children to settle and form secure bonds. Staff effectively support children's mathematical skills through engaging activities, such as using language related to size and length during play. High expectations for behaviour are upheld, encouraging positive conduct and collaborative play. The nursery also promotes healthy eating habits by providing healthy snacks and encouraging children to try new fruits and vegetables. The newly appointed team is described as having strong ambitions for all children and fostering supportive relationships with families. Parents have highlighted the staff as a 'close-knit family' who play vital roles in their children's development. The nursery provides opportunities for outdoor learning, with inspectors observing the quality of education both indoors and outdoors. A lending library is also available, encouraging a love for reading at home. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to join their friends, participating in a morning circle time to explore emotions and share experiences. Staff effectively support children's mathematical skills by engaging them with language related to size and length during play. High expectations for behaviour are upheld, fostering positive conduct and encouraging children to work together. Arrive happy and eager Support mathematical skills High expectations for behaviour Strong parent partnerships Newly appointed team has high ambitions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Townley House Independent Nursery School Last inspected 13 December 2024 · Remi Stennett 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 Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and are eager to join their friends. - Staff effectively support children's mathematical skills through engaging activities. - High expectations for behaviour foster positive conduct among children. - The new team has high ambitions for all children and supportive relationships with families. - Parent partnerships are thriving, with families appreciating the setting and the lending library. Areas to develop - 1 provide staff with individual targets to improve their teaching and continue to raise the quality of teaching - 2 strengthen procedures to check staff's understanding of key policies and procedures, particularly during induction. Inspection #10363654 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266809) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe the staff as a 'close-knit family' and emphasise the vital roles they play in their children's development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Townley House Independent Nursery School 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Leah Dootson a year ago I can’t thank the staff at Cuerden nursery enough for how they have gone above and beyond to help my child these past 2 years. The communication is amazing, the one to one support they give has enabled my sons speaking to come on leaps and bounds. He absolutely loves his days at nursery. The team are approachable and helpful, Thankyou very much!😁 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzNmZiei1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b749a1d87524f:0xcd952bd95c46f1c) Ann Walmsley 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4bXAyN2dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b749a1d87524f:0xcd952bd95c46f1c) Reviews from Google for Townley House Independent Nursery School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=925862172616322844&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2024 - January 2025 Good - December 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Townley House Independent Nursery School ### What is the capacity at Townley House Independent Nursery School? ### What are the opening hours at Townley House Independent Nursery School? ### How was Townley House Independent Nursery School rated by Ofsted? ### Is Townley House Independent Nursery School suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Townley House Independent Nursery School. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Dowry House Nursery School Preston · PR5 6TE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dowry-house-nursery-school-pr5-6te-309291 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Bamber Bridge Preston · PR5 6QE 4.7(24 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-bamber-bridge-pr5-6qe-503750 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Footprints Child Care Preston · PR5 6RQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footprints-child-care-ltd-pr5-6rq-ey435809 - Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Oakmount Day Nursery Preston · PR5 6AN 5.0(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oakmount-day-nursery-ltd-pr5-6an-2835610 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Absolute Angels Nursery Preston · PR5 4QN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-nursery-pr5-4qn - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Townley House Nursery Preston · PR5 5UA 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-nursery-pr5-5ua-2691127 See all nurseries in Preston →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Preston ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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