Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare in Preston Since 1990
Established in 1990, Cliff House Nursery has been providing exceptional childcare and early education in Preston for over three decades. Our purpose-built facility in Ribbleton offers a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4 years, combining structured learning with creative play. With highly qualified staff and a curriculum aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage, we prioritise individual development through tailored activities. Our expansive outdoor spaces feature unique play equipment and educational gardens, fostering exploration and physical growth. We maintain transparent communication with parents through daily updates and online learning journeys, ensuring continuity between home and nursery.Specialising in inclusive care, we support children with special educational needs through trained staff and adaptable environments. Nutritious home-cooked meals are prepared daily, incorporating produce grown on-site to teach healthy eating habits. Flexible session options accommodate diverse family needs, operating 8am-6pm, 51 weeks a year. Our commitment to quality has made us a trusted choice for generations of families in Preston and surrounding areas.
Services
Daycare
Preschool
Meals Provision
Special Needs Support
Outdoor Curriculum
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in early childhood education
- Our staff include qualified nursery nurses with specialist SEND training
- Unique outdoor spaces feature all-weather playgrounds and educational gardens
- We provide individually tailored learning journeys tracked through online systems
- Fully inclusive environment with wheelchair accessibility and adaptive resources
What people say
Outstanding outdoor spaces
Caring staff
Excellent special needs support
Healthy home-cooked meals
Well-structured learning
Services
Daycare
Cliff House Nursery provides full-time and part-time daycare for children aged 0-4 years. Our qualified staff deliver age-appropriate care across three dedicated spaces with tailored resources. Each child receives individual attention through key worker systems that track development and communication with families.
Preschool
Our preschool programme prepares 3-4 year olds for school transition through structured learning activities. Qualified educators implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum covering literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Daily phonics and independence training support educational readiness in a supportive environment.
Special Needs Support
We offer specialist support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Trained staff implement individualised learning plans while adapting physical spaces for accessibility. Visual timetables, sensory resources, and collaborative planning with external agencies ensure comprehensive support for each child's development.
Outdoor Curriculum
Children access extensive outdoor facilities including all-weather playgrounds, adventure castles, and organic gardens. Structured outdoor learning promotes physical development through climbing frames, gardening activities, and sensory play equipment. Separate secure spaces cater for different age groups' safety requirements.
Meals Provision
We provide three nutritious meals daily prepared in our on-site kitchen. Menus feature home-cooked dishes incorporating vegetables grown in our garden. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with individual meal planning, while weaning support ensures appropriate nutrition for babies.
People
Sarah McGladrigan
Manager - SENCO / ENCO
With over 30 years leading Cliff House Nursery, Sarah holds Early Years Teacher Status and has extensive experience supporting children with diverse needs including autism and sensory impairments.
Kayleigh Field
Deputy Manager
Kayleigh has served as Deputy Manager since 2005, bringing specialist training in special educational needs and first aid to her leadership role in early years education.
Gemma Masheter
Deputy Manager
Gemma has progressed from apprentice to Deputy Manager over 18 years, specialising in child development and holding advanced qualifications in nursery management.
Dean Vella
Assistant SENCO
As qualified nursery nurse since 2008, Dean combines preschool leadership with specialist training in special educational needs support and child safeguarding.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 0 to 4 years across three dedicated age-specific rooms.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide fully funded places for qualifying 2, 3 and 4 year olds as per government schemes.
How do you support children with special needs?
Our trained SENCO team creates individualised learning plans with specialist resources and environmental adaptations for children with SEND.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, 51 weeks a year excluding major holidays.
Can parents visit the nursery?
Yes, we welcome prospective parents to visit during operating hours without appointment.
Do you provide meals?
We offer three nutritious meals daily including breakfast, two-course lunches and afternoon snacks prepared on-site.
