Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands
Longsands CP School, Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
54 children
Key details
Capacity
54 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Discovery Vine Childcare Centre - Longsands was inspected by Ofsted on 7 August 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children thrive in this warm, welcoming setting, which has a distinctive family feel and strong community ethos. The mixed-age groupings and holiday club provision create a unique environment where children form close relationships across age groups. This helps children feel secure, valued and part of a wider pre-school family."
Key strengths
- Staff build children's communication and language through effective use of open-ended questions and rich vocabulary across all activities.
- The curriculum is implemented effectively to develop early mathematics through purposeful, hands-on experiences.
- Generally, children develop a strong sense of personal responsibility and independence through daily routines.
- Behaviour and attitudes are positive throughout the setting.
- Staff actively teach safety and help children understand how to respond in emergencies.
Areas for improvement
- improve the organisation of children's self-care to support them to manage their personal needs.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Longsands CP School, Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS
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