Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery

23 Herschell Street, Preston PR1 3QU
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9.8 88 Reviews
  • Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery, Preston
Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery is situated close to the heart of Preston city centre. The nursery can welcome up to 72 children. Each child has their own key carer who looks to ensure early years’ potential is achieved.

The nursery is split into 3 age ranges however the rooms can flow easily to aid transition for children when moving to new groups. Along with fully qualified childcare professionals, their nursery also has trained Forest School practitioners.

The aim of the friendly team of staff is to encourage children to confidently learn and develop, benefiting from a focus on key skills, such as numeracy, creativity literacy and curiosity.

Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery uses the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Childcare and Education, a philosophy that uses four key principles to focus on a child's natural development. The approach is both child-centred and directed, taking the philosophy that learning must make sense to the child in order to be effective and meaningful.

All nursery pre-school children are able to access their own forest school, where children experience accelerated learning in a unique environment developing new skills, communication, improved health and personal development through learning outdoors. This time spent in outdoor spaces and reflective practice develops a child's resilience and re-frames a child's own view of risk. Forest school is about a different way of learning, the ever-changing outdoors, the passage of time, the changes in seasons, nature, different sources of smells and textures. The ever-changing environment can stimulate learning in a very different environment.

The nursery holds the coveted NDNA E-Quality award for providing high-quality childcare and education (2016).

Learning journeys for all children are offered both to see the progress their child is making at nursery via photographs, written comments and communica
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gina Brireley (Lead Professional)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the Nursery Lead for their pricing structure.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Lots of on-site parking

Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery Reviews (88)

9.8

Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery has 88 reviews.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery. She talks about her friends and staff at home all the time. Her speech has come on so much with the help of the staff. I also like how it's a child led approach. Brilliant learning opportunities are provided such as dance lessons, swimming and so much more. Thank
you everyone I really appreciate how much effort is put into helping my princess.
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Review from Ryan B (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery. I love listening to stories when she comes home. The staff are amazing with her, and I am amazed at how she has progressed. I would 100% recommend this nursery to all y friends and family!
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Review from Gary C (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since she started nursery, there has been a big improvement in her learning, speaking and eating. She loves going to nursery, and the staff teach her and looks after her. I'm really happy with her development and how the staff treat her.
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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing and always happy to help. My daughter enjoys every day at her nursery and comes home very happy.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the toddler's room staff are extremely friendly and amazing with my twins. Previously most of the staff looked after my 7-year-old and I can't fault them. All events and stuff planned, they remind me as I am forever forgetful. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone. The manager is amazing.
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Review from Beckie W (Aunt of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before my niece started nursery she was a very clingy baby. Since being here I've seen a massive difference in her. She also had a lot of trouble keeping solid food down, in the first week of her starting she was eating all sorts of food and keeping it down.
She is always shouting for her key workers.
We as a family love seeing how she has come on since starting.
Keep up the good work everyone.
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Review from Bri P (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. She really enjoys her time at the nursery. She grew so much whilst she's there. She made few friends there as well. She enjoys singing and dancing at the nursery.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very accomodating. They are friendly and approachable. My daughter is well settled and engaged at nursery. There are always new activities and they focus on the child's interests.
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Review from Aysha A (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children absolutely love coming to nursery! I have a baby and a preschooler! There’s never a dull day at the nursery and the staff are always super helpful and friendly! My children are very comfortable here and absolutely love every aspect of play and learning here! There’s always lots going
on e.g swimming, Halloween parties, Christmas grottos etc.
The care for the children is always spot and can’t be faulted.
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Review from Tara W (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend Urban Forest Nursery. My twins love it there, they look forward to going 3 times a week.
My little girl asks on an evening if there's nursery in the morning. She names her friends and the staff she sees there.
My little boy gets very excited when we pull into the car
park. He happily runs up to the nursery doors.
I am delighted with the care they receive. To me, the staff and management feel more like family than work colleagues.
Reply from Susan Moss, Nursery Lead at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
Thank you for your review. We love having the twins and I love it that I get called nanna. Yes, we are one big family.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery staff are amazing with the children. My son loves coming here. Has lots of activities for the children. Amazing.
Reply from Sharon Alexander, Founder/Owner at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
We're glad your son is enjoying it and he's made plenty of new friends.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My little boy loves it here. All staff are amazing, can't fault anything about our experience here.
Reply from Sharon Alexander, Founder/Owner at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
Your little boy's confidence has grown so much over the years and his speech is now amazing!
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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended here for a year and has recently gone into pre-school. She’s enjoying every second there and they help to transition children from pre-school to primary school. Would definitely recommend to parents that are looking to send their children here.
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Review from Yousef M (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, very friendly and welcoming. Also flexible when needed. Always smiling staff who meet us at the door. When good weather, kids are always playing outside which is good.
Reply from Sharon Alexander, Founder/Owner at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
We try our best to as flexible as possible, we'll pass this on to all staff.
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Review from Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is attending Little Achievers in Preston. He has been attending nursery for over 1 year. The staff are amazing, my little boy loves it at nursery he has made so many friends and the staff are really lovely too. He has made so much progress being at nursery from the staff.
I would just
say a massive thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Sharon Alexander, Founder/Owner at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
What a great review, we'll pass this on to our staff members.
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Review from Hafsah A (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here a while and the staff are always really friendly and professional. My daughter seems to be taken care of and enjoys herself when she is there. Definitely a good institution. I do recommend.
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Review from Abubaker N (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the setting since she starting in the baby room, now she is in pre-school. The love, care and attention she has always got is really lovely. Always happy when she comes home and can't wait to get to nursery. The staff are always welcoming and so warm towards the children.
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Review from Shane S (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, everything is great at the nursery, staff are really nice.
My twins haereally settled with staff, and I think that is down to the nursery.
Would like the activity boo to be filled more regularly.
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Review from Ti-Han C (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'd like to praise the staff of Little Achievers for putting in place good measures in giving our child a COVID safe nursery. I understand with the extremely difficult conditions this year they have been working very hard to cope with shortage of staff, furlough payments and meeting the cleaning standards
from July to December ran smoothly without once needing to have a local lockdown. And I thank all the members of staff to provide a healthy and safe environment for our children.
Occasionally, the communication between staff and parents could be slightly improved.
Lovely staff, my kid loves them.
Reply from Susan Moss, Lead Professional at Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comments, the team do work very hard to make sure that everyone is safe.
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Review from Zainab N (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are so welcoming always approachable! The learning is fantastic, my daughter has been attending since she was 11 months old! She’s now getting ready for school thanks to the staff in the owls room! My younger daughter will be starting in January! And already staff have made her feel so welcome!
We can’t wait for more years of childcare via the beautiful ladies at the nursery! Thank you so much.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.798)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10 for Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.798 for Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.798
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Gina

Gina Brierley

Job Title: Nursery Lead Joined: 2015

Hello, I am Gina and I have worked for Little Achievers Urban Forest School since September 2015. I have completed my BA Honours Degree in Children, School and Their Families. I have worked myself up through the years from Early Years Educator to Nursery Lead.


I have loved watching children learn, develop and grow throughout the years. I am also Level 3 qualified in Forest school and enjoy planning activities for the children to help them develop their life skills.


In my spare time, I enjoy socialising with my family and friends. I also enjoy going on family fun days with my niece.

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