--- title: "Townley House Nursery, Preston | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-nursery-pr5-5ua-2691127 description: "Townley House Nursery 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 Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 4.3 (6 Google reviews) · Townley House Nursery, 60 Wateringpool Lane, Preston, PR5 5UA · Lancashire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Townley House Nursery School, situated in Preston, PR5 5UA, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop their creativity, individuality, and self-confidence. The day nursery focuses on providing a happy, safe, and enriching learning experience, with a philosophy centred on exploration, experimentation, and forming positive relationships. They aim to foster self-esteem and self-confidence through praise and encouragement, teaching children to take responsibility for their actions and interact politely. The dedicated team is committed to high standards, continuous learning, and ongoing professional development, including training in health and safety, safeguarding, first aid, and food hygiene. Townley House values strong partnerships with parents, maintaining open communication to discuss children's progress and any other concerns. The day nursery provides a wide array of appropriate resources and high-quality, stimulating equipment and activities, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure each child's potential is fulfilled. Our ethos Townley House Nursery aims to foster creativity, individuality, and self-confidence in a happy, safe, and enriching environment. Their philosophy centres on exploration, experimentation, and building positive relationships, encouraging children to develop self-esteem, responsibility, and politeness. They are committed to high standards, continuous learning, and strong partnerships with parents. What it's like Children beam from ear to ear as they arrive at this warm and welcoming setting. They consistently demonstrate the loving bonds that they have with the nurturing staff who care for them. Staff offer comforting cuddles and an abundance of praise to children. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy their time at this setting. Stimulating learning environment Strong parent partnership Experienced and trained staff Focus on self-confidence and individuality ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.townleyhousenurseryschool.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Food Food provided is always very healthy with a wide variety of meals. Opening hours Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Townley House Nursery Last inspected 3 July 2024 · 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 Inspector highlights - The setting supports children well to develop their communication skills. - The setting has a particular strength in promoting children's mathematical knowledge. - Children's physical skills are developing well. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well at this inclusive setting. - The health and well-being of children is prioritised. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen staff's understanding of how to identify when quieter, or less confident, children need further support to extend their learning or to remain engaged. Inspection #10342825 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253709) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel that staff go above and beyond to ensure that their children feel safe, secure and understood. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well at this inclusive setting. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual needs are understood and met. Children who need extra support receive targeted help from the skilled, knowledgeable staff. Outdoor space Children enthusiastically recall having newly hatched chicks at the setting and growing vegetables outside. 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 Nursery 4.3 (6 Google reviews) Rhona 9 years ago Amazing nursery, has a great homely feel to it. Staff are great, both my kids love it. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3OGN2TDRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b7294518aebff:0x5616e281ed837223) Adrian Spencer-Taylor 14 years ago Brilliant Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3dGVqb2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b7294518aebff:0x5616e281ed837223) Sarah Moss 8 months ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214amIwSnhZalk1V1c1clNWQTJSVVptUm1Wek1rRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b7294518aebff:0x5616e281ed837223) Atherton Stuart a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbmNqeXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b7294518aebff:0x5616e281ed837223) Paula Hewitt 2 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cDZiUjZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b7294518aebff:0x5616e281ed837223) Reviews from Google for Townley House Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6203394584412910115&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2024 - July 2024 Good - July 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Townley House Nursery ### What is the address of Townley House Nursery? ### What is the nursery team like at Townley House Nursery? ### How does Townley House Nursery support children with SEND? ### From what age does Townley House Nursery accept children? ### How was Townley House Nursery rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Townley House Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Absolute Angels Nursery Preston · PR5 4QN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-nursery-pr5-4qn - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Preston · PR1 9JE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-pr1-9je-2754473 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Dowry House Nursery School Preston · PR5 6TE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dowry-house-nursery-school-pr5-6te-309291 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 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 1.3 mi ### Townley House Independent Nursery School Preston · PR5 6ED https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-independent-nursery-school-pr5-6ed-2691129 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Footprints Child Care Preston · PR5 6RQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footprints-child-care-ltd-pr5-6rq-ey435809 See all nurseries in Preston →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Preston ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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