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We are very grateful for the well-rounded education and wish to thank everyone at Whitefriars for inspiring our children and making such a positive impact on their lives.", "datePublished": "2024-08-27T21:11:19.511228Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "David Falkingham" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent nursery, couldn't be happier", "datePublished": "2021-02-01T17:32:48.827457Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria Carthy" }, "reviewBody": "Went to look round this place and the member of staff who did the tour was incredibly rude! Our experience was reported to the manager and no one got back to us for months. 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Whitefriars Childrens Nursery # Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Whitefriars Nursery, 1 Hill Road, Preston, PR1 9XH · Lancashire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd in Preston provides a welcoming and supportive environment where children thrive, with their safety and happiness paramount. 45pm all year round, offers a well-sequenced curriculum tailored to individual needs, with particular support for transitions between rooms. Staff have high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring every child gets a strong start to their education. The outdoor learning curriculum is particularly strong, with children excitedly investigating the natural environment, refining physical skills in the digging area, and engaging in imaginative play in the mud kitchen, creating potions or imaginary meals with herbs. Parents consistently praise the high quality of care and education, feeling well-informed through an online system and discussions with staff. Children are keen to explore the appealing and accessible learning environment, reflecting the management team's clear vision for the curriculum and well-targeted staff support. What it's like Children thrive in this welcoming and supportive nursery, where their safety and happiness are a priority. They benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum, individually tailored for each child, with particular support during transitions between rooms. Experienced and consistent staff have high aspirations for all children and provide support and encouragement to ensure a good start in their education. Welcoming and supportive Strong outdoor learning Tailored curriculum Experienced staff Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 5.45pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Last inspected 5 July 2023 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 Children thrive in this welcoming and supportive nursery, where their safety and happiness are a priority. They benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum, individually tailored for each child, with particular support during transitions between rooms. Experienced and consistent staff have high aspirations for all children and provide support and encouragement to ensure a good start in their education. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a welcoming and supportive nursery environment. - The curriculum for outdoor learning is very strong, and children engage in imaginative play and develop physical skills. - Children are keen to explore the appealing and accessible learning environment. - The management team has a clear vision for the curriculum and provides well-targeted support to staff. - Parents are positive about the care and quality of education their children receive and feel well informed. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the educational programme to deepen children's understanding of the diversity of life in modern Britain - 2 refine the programme of professional development to develop staff's skills in promoting early literacy Inspection #10262416 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225673) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10262416 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225673)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490668) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Whitefriars Nursery, 1 Hill Road, Preston, PR1 9XH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.72538/53.74882/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Preston - [Day nurseries in Preston](/search?q=Preston) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-pr1-9xh-ey490668) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment very positively on the care and quality of education that their children receive. > They feel well informed about their child's time and talk positively about the online system and the discussions that they have with staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They provide support and encouragement to help to ensure that every child gets a good start in their education. Outdoor space The curriculum for outdoor learning is very strong, and children excitedly investigate the natural environment. Children practise and refine their physical skills in the digging area and play imaginatively in the mud kitchen, selecting herbs to add to their potions or imaginary meals. ## Parent Reviews of Whitefriars Childrens Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_QzhNCRBgqREYi7ZZ9912GyQFfxC0zdHLqubFyQLxk8YALw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jonathan Forshaw a year ago We have found Whitefriars to be outstanding in every aspect. It is a happy, safe and secure nursery within a beautiful environment that includes a forest school. My children are confident and enquiring and this is testament to the stimulating environment. They have lots of friends and take part in visits to the park, swimming lessons and music sessions. The staff are passionate about their work and so welcoming and professional. We are very grateful for the well-rounded education and wish to thank everyone at Whitefriars for inspiring our children and making such a positive impact on their lives. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3dzVIblNREAE!2m1!1s0x487b6d780db1dc3f:0x2f7df81f33cb1096) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKFev1NZXH2JG0BzdkcuZfpSZ5qo3oXy5zjyP7kN16RM1qgrg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) David Falkingham 5 years ago Excellent nursery, couldn't be happier [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5Z2R5SE93EAE!2m1!1s0x487b6d780db1dc3f:0x2f7df81f33cb1096) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJgXGigtrrAHlyEewwPWBZfb2PweM_FskcTfckOdS33jt32Kw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Maria Carthy a month ago Went to look round this place and the member of staff who did the tour was incredibly rude! Our experience was reported to the manager and no one got back to us for months. They claimed they never saw the email yet when someone else I know emailed them they responded the same day... 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3422164104768065686&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: August 2016 - July 2023 Good - July 2022 Requires improvement - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Whitefriars Childrens Nursery ### What is the capacity at Whitefriars Childrens Nursery? ### Which funding entitlements does Whitefriars Childrens Nursery accept? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How does Whitefriars Childrens Nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Whitefriars Childrens Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Preston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Whitefriars Childrens Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Tinkerbells Day Nursery (The Bridgeinn) Preston · PR1 9XR 4.2(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tinkerbells-pr1-9xr-ey426381) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kensington Nursery Preston · PR1 0EE ](/nursery/kensington-nursery-pr1-0ee-2691126) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Nursery @ Whitefield Preston · PR1 0RH ](/nursery/nursery-whitefield-pr1-0rh-2631790) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Preston · PR1 8UY 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-creche-pr1-8uy-ey367690) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Mini's Daycare Preston · PR1 8XE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/mini-s-daycare-pr1-8xe-ey439115) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Preston · PR1 9JE ](/nursery/silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-pr1-9je-2754473) [See all nurseries in Preston →](/search?q=Preston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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