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West Park Kindergarten in Blackpool

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Nursery, West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9EQ · Blackpool
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Blackpool

About this day nursery

West Park Kindergarten, located in Blackpool, has been an integral part of the community for over 40 years, operating under its current name since 2012. The nursery has significantly expanded, now accommodating 15 babies, 24 toddlers, and 40 preschool children.

Overseen by Manager Kim Barnes, who boasts over 12 years of experience and full Early Years qualifications, West Park Kindergarten prioritises the individual interests and needs of each child. The staff are described as caring and compassionate, treating the children as their own.

The nursery believes in providing all children with diverse life experiences, organising a range of activities including visits to the library, beach, zoo, local care homes, and regular trips to the nearby Stanley Park. Situated on Westpark Drive, close to Blackpool Sports Centre and Stanley Park, the location offers convenient access and ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and play, emphasising the benefits of fresh air for children's well-being.

Our ethos

West Park Kindergarten believes in following the individual interests and needs of each child and providing them with diverse life experiences through various activities and trips. They emphasise the importance of outdoor exploration and fresh air for children's well-being.

What it's like

Children grow in confidence as they enjoy their time at the busy, well-organised nursery. They gain a broad scope of experience through the well-considered curriculum. Children make good progress towards their onward education.

Established over 40 yearsHighly trained staffFocus on child-led interestsOutdoor play emphasisedCompetitive prices

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children under three and those aged three to five. The nursery offers full-day and half-day sessions, both of which are subject to an additional daily or half-daily consumable charge. Payments are due weekly or monthly in advance.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration fee may apply.
  • Sibling discounts may be available upon enquiry.
  • Fees are reviewed annually.
  • Payments are invoiced weekly or monthly up front.
  • Late payments incur a 10% weekly surcharge of outstanding fees.

Key facts

Staff

15 babies, 24 toddlers and 40 preschool children

Opening hours

7:45 am – 5:45 pm

Age range

Babies to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for West Park Kindergarten

Last inspected 11 February 2025

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

What it's like to attend

Children grow in confidence as they enjoy their time at the busy, well-organised nursery. They gain a broad scope of experience through the well-considered curriculum. Children make good progress towards their onward education.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn and practise their personal and social skills.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language skills through skilful teaching, interesting discussions and specific strategies.
  • Children's physical development is considered well.
  • Staff support all children well including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff work hard to engage parents in their children's learning in a variety of interesting ways.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus professional development more incisively to raise the quality of education and teaching further in areas identified through leaders' reflection on the provision.
Inspection #10376704 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support all children well including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They monitor children's progress closely, identify and narrow gaps in a timely manner. Staff work closely with other agencies to ensure that children have appropriate support when it is needed. Staff have a strong network for advice and ideas to support the range of children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children access outdoor areas and go on outings to parks frequently where they engage in activities to support their learning.

Parent Reviews of West Park Kindergarten

4.0
(4)
brian fossett
9 years ago

My grandson Jacob Lane has been at this nursery since he was 2 (I think). It has been a great experience for him and I can heartily recommend this nursery to all other granddads out there. Thank you, he has left today for his 'big school' and has had a great start and much help from all his 'aunties'. Best wishes for the future from Jacobs Granddad Brian.

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Billiejo Dooley
6 years ago

My son went to this nursery for 2 years and they was amazing Charlotte who works there went out off her way for my son

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 February 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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