Opening hours
Monday to Friday during term time from 7.30am to 5.45pm. The out-of-school club opens during term time only, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3.20pm to 5.45pm.
Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club is a childcare setting located in Chorley, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. 45pm.
45pm. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 30th November 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas.
Children at Yarrow Valley Nursery enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where staff build secure bonds, greeting them with warm smiles. The children are excited to engage with staff and peers, demonstrating that they feel safe within the setting.
Staff act as positive role models, upholding high expectations for all children and praising their caring behaviour to foster self-esteem. The nursery provides an ambitious curriculum that introduces children to diverse cultures, celebrating festivals and learning words from different languages spoken by children attending.
This approach helps children understand diversity and the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The curriculum is enhanced by planning activities based on children's interests, such as learning about dinosaurs.
The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; children independently put on their coats and wellington boots before going outside, where they have ample opportunities to ride tricycles and balance bicycles, promoting their physical development. Parents commend the 'home-from-home' environment and praise the staff for their approachable nature and regular communication regarding their children's development.
What it's like
Children enjoy spending time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. Staff have created secure bonds with children, greeting them with warm smiles and hugs. Children are excited to see staff and their peers and demonstrate that they feel safe here. Staff are positive role models and they have high expectations of all children, praising them for caring behaviour to build self-esteem.
Friendly and welcomingGood Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumPromotes independenceOutdoor playStrong parent partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club
Last inspected 30 November 2023
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 enjoy spending time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. Staff have created secure bonds with children, greeting them with warm smiles and hugs. Children are excited to see staff and their peers and demonstrate that they feel safe here. Staff are positive role models and they have high expectations of all children, praising them for caring behaviour to build self-esteem.
Inspector highlights
- Children are excited to take part in activities and they gain a thirst for learning from a young age.
- Staff promote a love for books among children, offering them a diverse collection of stories to take home.
- Children put their own coats and wellington boots on before they go outside, learning to manage their own personal hygiene and gaining skills for the next stage in their learning.
- Children play harmoniously together as they make play dough cakes and praise each other when they beat the drum the correct number of times.
- Children's physical development is promoted well. They confidently climb up the steps on the slide and ride around the outdoor area on tricycles and balance bicycles.
Areas to develop
- 1embed supervision arrangements, so that staff receive support, coaching and appropriate training in order to further develop their personal effectiveness
- 2support staff with planning learning experiences that help children build on their prior knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10305377 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are complimentary about the 'home-from-home' environment staff provide.
They comment on how approachable they are if they have any questions.
Parents praise staff for the regular communication they receive.
They feel well updated about children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children put their own coats and wellington boots on before they go outside. They ride around the outdoor area on tricycles and balance bicycles, with lots of opportunities to balance and run around.
Inspection history
Date: February 2018
- November 2023Good
- February 2018Good
Frequently asked about Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club
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