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University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE · Lancashire
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The University of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre provides a nurturing and professionally managed nursery environment for children aged six months to four years. Located in Preston, Lancashire, the purpose-built centre features a single-story building with a secure outdoor garden.

The Pre-School is dedicated to fostering well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals, emphasising a child-centred approach that promotes independence and a love for learning. The curriculum is designed to be creative, covering seven areas of learning to spark curiosity and develop talents, preparing children for future academic steps and the wider world.

Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure every child reaches their full potential and smoothly transitions between home, pre-school, and school. The Pre-School has a capacity for up to 90 children and aims to provide a positive, safe, and stimulating environment where diversity is celebrated, and all achievements are acknowledged.

Our ethos

The Pre-School is dedicated to fostering well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals, emphasising a child-centred approach that promotes independence and a love for learning. The curriculum is designed to be creative, covering seven areas of learning to spark curiosity and develop talents, preparing children for future academic steps and the wider world.

What it's like

An incredibly warm welcome awaits children as they arrive at this vibrant and friendly nursery. Children have extremely close bonds with staff and happily wave their parents goodbye, demonstrating how safe and secure they feel. Children are highly motivated to explore the supremely well-organised and enchanting environment, eager to learn and fully aware of routines and boundaries.

University-affiliatedNurturing environmentChild-centred approachCreative curriculumExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, separating children into under twos and over twos. Parents can choose from full week, daily, morning (8.30am - 12.00pm), or afternoon (12.00pm - 5.30pm) sessions. Standard rates include snacks, while lunch is available as an optional extra.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Daily and half-day sessions include snacks.
  • Lunch is available as an optional additional fee.
  • Payments must be received by the 7th of each month following the invoice period to avoid a late payment fee.
  • Late collection charges apply for pick-ups after session times have finished.

Key facts

Session types

morning session (8:30am - 12:00pm), afternoon session (12:00pm - 5:30pm)

Opening hours

8:30am - 5:30pm

Age range

6 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre

Last inspected 10 March 2023

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

What it's like to attend

An incredibly warm welcome awaits children as they arrive at this vibrant and friendly nursery. Children have extremely close bonds with staff and happily wave their parents goodbye, demonstrating how safe and secure they feel. Children are highly motivated to explore the supremely well-organised and enchanting environment, eager to learn and fully aware of routines and boundaries.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders of this nursery are inspirational, demonstrating substantial knowledge of child development in every aspect of the provision.
  • The dedicated and highly skilled staff team radiates happiness, is passionate about their roles, and attends regular training to expand their extensive knowledge and skills.
  • Additional funding is used incredibly well, with staff highly competent in using accurate assessment processes to identify and swiftly address gaps in learning.
  • Children demonstrate exceedingly high levels of engagement as they explore enticing resources and activities, with teaching and learning opportunities precisely aligned with their knowledge and abilities.
  • Books are available in abundance for children to explore, and staff provide opportunities for children to meet authors and illustrators, promoting an authentic love of reading.
Inspection #10265189 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff are amazing and the provision is fantastic.

Parents say that their children adore the story jars they borrow from the lending library.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with other professionals to provide highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This inclusive approach helps to ensure that all children make outstanding progress.

Outdoor space

Older children are wonderfully independent and competently put on their wellington boots and fasten their own waterproofs to play outside. Children ask for help to jump off the towers they have built with crates outdoors, learning to manage risks appropriately.

Parent Reviews of University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre

5.0
(1)
Sally Robinson
2 years ago

Lovely place for children to attend. All staff are wonderful and friendly.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • July 2012Good

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