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Wonderland Day Nursery # Wonderland Day Nursery in Preston Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Wonderland, 70a Waterloo Road, PRESTON, PR2 1EN · Lancashire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 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 Wonderland Day Nursery, established in Preston in 2009, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery is celebrated by Ofsted for its nurturing and calm environment where children thrive. Staff meticulously plan individual learning journeys, creating unique 'play diets' to offer new experiences and embed understanding. The curriculum focuses strongly on promoting language skills, with staff using stories to link learning across subjects and foster a love of books. Children develop independence and self-care skills through innovative teaching. The provision for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is superb, with tailored in-house support and collaborative working with professionals ensuring excellent progress. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children developing physical skills and understanding, such as earning a balance bike 'licence,' which also enhances language and risk management. Children become confident and competent learners, well-prepared for their transition to school. Leaders are passionate and committed to continually raising the quality of learning, seeking new ideas to provide the best possible experience for all children. Our ethos Wonderland Day care Nursery focuses on "meaningful learning through play, exploration, and supportive guidance" to foster confidence and curiosity in a safe and nurturing environment. They emphasise strong partnerships with families and provide age-specific rooms with tailored developmental goals. What it's like Children thrive in the nurturing and calm environment. Staff plan meticulously for each child's individual learning journey and create a 'play diet' to offer new experiences and embed understanding. Staff's skilled teaching means that all children develop their knowledge and skills extremely well and make rapid progress in their learning. Nurturing and calm environment Meticulous individual planning Superb SEND support Confidence and perseverance Strong parental involvement Promoting language skills ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around age-banded daily rates for non-funded children, alongside a standard hourly rate. Additional separate charges apply for lunch and tea, which are also priced based on the child's age band. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. - Lunch and tea are charged as additional extras based on age. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wonderland Day Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380420 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278571)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715755) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery Wonderland, 70a Waterloo Road, PRESTON, PR2 1EN [© 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#/-2.72836/53.76846/14) [](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=wonderland-day-nursery-pr2-1en-2715755) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 08:30 – 17:30 (Term Time Only) Food Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals provided daily, with option for parents to provide packed lunch. Waitlist Waiting list available; no payment required to be added. Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wonderland Day Nursery Last inspected 6 May 2025 · Amy Johnson 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 Children thrive in the nurturing and calm environment. Staff plan meticulously for each child's individual learning journey and create a 'play diet' to offer new experiences and embed understanding. Staff's skilled teaching means that all children develop their knowledge and skills extremely well and make rapid progress in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a nurturing and calm environment. - Staff know children very well and plan meticulously for individual learning journeys. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive superb support. - Staff instil in children the confidence to rise to a challenge and to persevere. - Support for parents and carers is strong, and they are fully involved in nursery life. Inspection #10380420 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278571) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive superb support. Staff are diligent in working collaboratively with other professionals, and children with SEND benefit from tailored in-house support, which helps to rapidly narrow and close gaps in their learning and development. Consequently, children with SEND make excellent progress. Outdoor space Staff teach children specific physical skills and embed their related understanding. For example, children achieve their balance bike 'licence' when they know how to handle and look after the equipment, can use the correct vocabulary for the activity and ride proficiently and safely. This also promotes children's language skills and helps them to manage risk. ## Parent Reviews of Wonderland Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW89n4mKn_kWUZO98QAgtdNTnZjwn01poF6j6Eh1TdxnuRYo_pM3Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Daniella 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5OF95eHlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b6d8d78c547fd:0x372928600f4ebcc3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUPavuA_KxEENcoiZeLBtGPbsXksVpBev25cZyBls0vG3khVQxHdw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Megan Taylor 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1WE5XcEljbFZvZUMxQlgycE9VMHg0VW5GSGNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b6d8d78c547fd:0x372928600f4ebcc3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4Z5i1dbIWux9uggOXUu-bRPImyO0QVLoC43yZ_IHYWqCZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) emma cain 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3OEozVzdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b6d8d78c547fd:0x372928600f4ebcc3) Reviews from Google for Wonderland Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3974752539169963203&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2025 - June 2025 Outstanding - May 2025 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Wonderland Day Nursery ### What is Wonderland Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Does Wonderland Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What is the age range for children at Wonderland Day Nursery? ### How does Wonderland Day Nursery support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)? ### When was Wonderland Day Nursery established? ### How does Wonderland Day Nursery use outdoor learning? ### Does Wonderland Day Nursery focus on language development? ### How can I contact Wonderland Day Nursery? ## About the setting Wonderland Day Nursery originally registered in 2009 and is located in Preston, Lancashire. The nursery employs 15 members of staff, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including the manager who holds a qualification at level 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm and provides government funded childcare. 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