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Preschool in Loughborough, Leicestershire
Charnwood Forest Nursery is located on Thorpe Hill behind the school. We offer places for 2-4 year old children term time only both funded and non-funded with the option of breakfast club and after school club. We are a friendly experienced staff team of 7 who have all been at the nursery for a very long time! Our team have a great knowledge of child development and meeting each child's needs including those with SEND. Free- flow environment with a huge forest school area and an experienced forest school leader. Indoors has both free-flow and a focus activity area we also have a quiet room for children who require a sleep. Strong links with the local primary school to ensure children have a smooth transition.
Everything you need to know at a glance
Type of Care
Preschool
Age Range
2 years to 4 years
Registered Places
28
Ofsted Rating
Good
Daily Rate
£18.00–£42.50
Funded Hours
Accepted
Curriculum
EYFS, Forest School
What this nursery offers your child
Preschool
Preparing children aged 3–5 for school
Outdoor play area
Secure outdoor space for activities
On-site parking
Convenient parking for drop-off and pick-up
Ofsted inspection results
Overall Rating
Good
Inspected 22 November 2022
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Charnwood College, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
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Garden
Outdoor garden area for nature play
Secure entry
Controlled access to the premises
SEN support
Support for special educational needs
Parent app
Daily updates and photos via app
Wheelchair accessible
Full accessibility for all children
Flexible pick-up
Choose your own collection time
Cooking activities
Children learn through hands-on cooking
Music & drama
Creative expression through performing arts
from £18.00–£42.50
Government funded hours accepted
Free, no obligation — takes about 2 minutes
Funded Hours
Accepted