TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

TicTots within Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston PR1 8UY
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9.9 19 Reviews
Located nearby Preston town centre, this teacher-led setting, TicTots nursery provides a caring and friendly environment for children to grow and learn. The team focus on supporting children's communication skills and Ofsted described their support of children's 'Personal Development' as Outstanding at their last inspection (June 2022).

They deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help children develop both educationally and personally, placing great importance on the individuality of each child. Progress for all is very important and the team focus on ensuring that all additional needs are focused on to ensure that children reach their full potential.

The nursery has a secure entrance and is organised over three childcare rooms; all rooms are large, bright and well-equipped, there is a large separate kitchen where children can access cooking activities, the children’s bathroom fosters independence and there is a separate library for small and targeted group work. An outside area is secure and safe to allow children to learn about the environment and nature around them. Children outdoors every day for a Daily Mile walk to build up their strength and help them benefit from fresh air.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Deborah Thompson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • £7.30 per hour - we have 15 booking options ranging from different lengths of time from a minimum of 5 hours up to 10 hours.

  • Hourly charges, min booking 5 hours, T&Cs, bespoke booking.
    No charge for up to 12 weeks of holidays and reward scheme for on time in full payment.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Parking

  • Once parked enter your registration into the Total Fitness system to gain permission to park in the car park.

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand Reviews (19)

9.9

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand has 19 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Really friendly staff. My daughter has really enjoyed her years here. All staff very helpful + help with any queries. Great food + drink options. My children are always coming home happy.

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We have really enjoyed looking after your daughter and we are so proud of the progress that she has made! We will miss her when she goes to big school!

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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old son who has SEN is thriving at this nursery. He absolutely loves attending and gets lots of attention from the staff. He settled in really well and enjoys all aspects of his nursery life. I am very happy with how my son has settled in at this nursery given he is non verbal and possible
ASD. The staff do a great job and nothing is ever too much for them. Well done to all the staff at Tictots Strand.

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We really enjoy looking after your little boy and we are so proud of the progress that he is making!

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Review from Susheel P (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

TicTots is an exceptional preschool that has provided an outstanding learning environment for my daughter. We were particularly impressed by its well-equipped play area, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive nutrition and hygiene programs.

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We really enjoy looking after your little girl and seeing her learn and grow! We are loving seeing her become school ready and will miss her when she goes to school this year!

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the way the staff really know and care for our child, and we enjoy the feedback at the end of each session. The nursery is always welcoming, and there are loads of different activities. We love that the learning and fun is so carefully planned. We like the caring values the children are taught.
We always recommend it as a fantastic nursery.
Thanks everyone!! xx

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We really enjoy looking after your daughter and love seeing how happy she is coming in nursery each day! We are looking forward to seeing her continue to learn and develop!

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Review from Rebekkah M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have settled well into nursery, the teachers always keep you up to date with your child's day, both children have come on a lot since starting nursery, highly recommend TicTots. Also all the staff are really welcoming and respectful.

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We really enjoy looking after both of your children and love seeing how happy they are coming into nursery each day! We are looking forward to seeing them continue to learn and develop throughout the years!

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Review from Ellie J (Foster Parent of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent setting. Lots of different learning stations are set up. Education is fantastic, including in-house swimming lessons. Staff are great, all approachable and have the children's best interests at heart.
Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Kirstie Hookins, Customer Service at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us! We really enjoy looking after your little boy and seeing his gorgeous smile!

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly, my son enjoys the nursery now he has settled in and enjoys playing with the other children. I like the fact they often go for walks as the outdoor area isn't the biggest. Throughout the school holidays, the children have been taken on extra trips to the space centre which my
son has really enjoyed with additional bus rides. Although I do wish I was made aware of this before he is taken out on trips, I would like to know where he is if not within the setting.
I feel the nursery could improve on meals as often my son doesn't like the meals offered and isn't always given an alternative or is given things I would class as a snack as the evening meal. Additionally, I think the nursery could improve on handovers. Very often the staff are unaware of what the meals were or the amount eaten and I can't rely on my son to give me an accurate answer. They also don't often give much info on what has happened throughout the day.
Overall I am happy with the nursery.

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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined the nursery at 1 year old after Covid and was very shy. We were anxious about how she would adjust. However, from her first day there, she was surrounded with warmth and care, fun and play, and a brilliant learning environment, staff were very good at reassuring her. My daughter
is in the last year from this September and we can see how much she has developed from when she first started. My daughter is good with numbers, shapes, songs, colours and she is now learning to write her name.
The staff are kind and patient, and as parents, we appreciate the updates this be through emails, class dojo and the online parent portal and reports.
The outdoor space isn't very big which may be a negative for some but the children attend the library on the bus, they go for regular walks every day and also attend the supermarket.
The nursery has been very good and flexible for us as a family.
The most important thing I can totally trust them to look after my daughter.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

We love having your daughter and singing her favourite songs with her, she is coming out of her shell now and this is nice to see that she is progressing so well. Thank you for your lovely comments and we really appreciate you taking the time, we know you are so busy!

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far I am very happy with this nursery. My child started here in September and I had found it difficult as well to let her go and let other people look after her. But after a few weeks, my child started to settle as well, after a month or 2 she stopped crying when I left her. Now when I pick her up
she is running towards me with a smile on her face. And she is happy, she has learnt so much, she is definitely more confident. I love it when I see pictures of her, the observation comments are updated regularly so I know exactly what is happening to her, and how she is developing. Communication is clear and easy with the staff so we are very happy!

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

We know how hard it was for all of you to take the leap of faith and leave your girl with us! I am so glad that you believed me when I said, "We know what we are doing and we are good at this" She is doing well and even though it is still quite early days, she is settling with her team, she has already made a move up in her room and is settling nicely into our lovely toddler room with the terrific toddler team. Thank you for taking the time to write the feedback and having faith in us - I know it's going to be a long-term success. ... so far so good!

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tic Tots is a great nursery. The nursery is clean and tidy and it has a variety of different areas for the children to play. The children also go on a daily walk.
Both my boys have attended this nursery and they have developed so well since going.


The staff are all really kind and friendly.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your review and the time you took to review us - we really appreciate that and your comments, your currently attending boy has kept us all entertained today! Non-stop chat - we love it!!

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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

TicTots Strand is a brilliant nursery my daughter is always happy to walk in and come out with a smile on her face. They stick to routines and always doing different activities with the children. Being able to pay by the hour is very good not a lot of nurseries are so accommodating as this. Very friendly
and caring staff. All in all a wonderful nursery, would highly recommend it.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much, we are so glad we are hitting the mark regards the service we offer. We do really believe the routine is the cornerstone of a great day, you're right - it does make all the difference! Thank you for taking the time to review us.

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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here at 18 months old. And has just left for school. I can honestly say this nursery have been amazing with him. He’s always been more than happy to go and I’ve been so relaxed sending him. My son has suspected autism and the staff worked so closely helping me and my son. The girls are
amazing with the children and to me was like an extended family. I was so sad that my son had to leave. Highly recommend Tictots Strand

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you for your lovely words, we pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home feel so it's really great that it felt like an extended family - we all do our best for the children and we're glad you felt we got it right. Thanks for the review!

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Review from Laura E (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tictots Strand are an outstanding nursery with the most caring staff. My 3-year-old boy has been going to Tictots for almost a year and he was welcomed in with open arms. My little boy has recently been diagnosed with Autism and all the staff at Tictots have been so supportive for both me and my son.
The staff have put so much effort into helping with my son's development and encouraging speech and language, due to him being non-verbal. His key workers work particularly close with my son and you can see how much they care for him. They have taken on extra training courses specified in special needs to benefit helping children with learning disabilities. As a parent, there is nothing more comforting than knowing your child is in good hands with staff that want the best for the children they look after. I will be sad to see my son leave for school next year as Tictots is like another home for him. I would highly recommend Tictots Strand, such an amazing team.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your heart felt review, one of our values is to ensure that all children are making progress in their own way, whatever their next steps. The bond is strong with his key team and he has clearly melted the hearts of those who are around him all day. I am glad you feel he is in good hands and we hope to ensure his preschool year is great and smooth the way for his onward journey as best we can. Thank you and we hope you will keep in touch and let us know how he goes on.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for over a year now and has come on in leaps and bounds. She has made friends and loves attending to see members of staff. If I have any issues they are sorted promptly. I have no concerns at all with this nursery my child is happy and settled and it is thanks to
the hard-working members of staff.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you for your review and taking the time out to share your views - we really appreciate it, we love having her with us and she is really coming on well. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your precious daughter with us.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery! You can tell the team genuinely cares about my child and always keeps me up to date with how he has been etc. I enjoy hearing all about the day at the handover. The different activities and the days out to the library are great experiences for him and he loves telling
me all about it.
I love that I am able to add an extra day If needed here and there.
I know that as soon as I drop him off, he is in great hands and I don't ever find myself worried about leaving him. This is very important to me in these stressful times.
Thank you all so much!

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Your boy is such a joy, thank you for sharing him with us, we love having him, many of the children love the library and the bus trip there! The librarian loves having our visits too, he's always wanting to know when we will be back. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well so we can support their development. Thank you so much for your lovely review, the team are proud as punch, we really appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Jonny S (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my son started at TicTots Strand he has come on leaps and bounds. He really enjoys going to nursery and tells me all about his day when I pick him up from what he’s been doing, who he’s been playing with, and what he’s learned. Recently he has moved up to the preschool room and he has been
involved with more little trips out to libraries and walks which he really enjoys. I highly recommend TicTots Strand.

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for this lovely review and sharing your boy with us, we love having him, he's such a character and every day he is in we have lots of giggles and fun with the things he comes up with. Thank you and we look forward to sharing the remainder of the preschool year with him, it's going to be a good one!

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended TicTots Nursery for a few months now and we couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. The staff are incredible with the children and my son has settled in so quickly. It's a very nurturing environment and my son has learnt so much in the short space of time he has been going.
They care greatly about each child and their wellbeing and I couldn't praise them enough for all that they do. In our opinion, the best nursery in Preston!

Reply from Deborah Thompson, Owner at TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

Thank you so much for your review we really appreciate your kind words and that you love our approach, we think it works and have built our curriculum over and above the early years foundation stage around all the little things that make our nursery what it is, including a high focus on well being and involvement and I'm really glad you are enjoying that. Thank you for sharing your boy with us, we love having him!

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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has currently been attending TicTots Nursery since October 2017 when he was just 10 months old. He has an amazing bond with his Key Carer and the other staff members who take care of him on a daily basis. His learning has come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery and I could not be happier
with his progression. Being able to view his learning online whenever I want is also a plus as it means I can see what he has been doing and also continue his learning at home.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I currently have 1 child in nursery and she had been there since 9 months old. I chose this nursery as my son also attended previously full time. The level of care and learning is excellent and both of my children love their time here. My daughter has ongoing health concerns and all of the staff are
well equipped to deal with this and this is extremely reassuring.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.911 for TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.911

  • b) 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 4.988 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.988

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (8)

Deborah

Deborah Thompson

Job Title: Nursery Operator/Inclusion Lead

Joined: 2008

Deborah has been running the TicTots Partnership since February 2008. Working across all three sites, she is a qualified teacher leading and supporting the Senior staff team in building their knowledge to ensure the provision of high-quality childcare and education through informed observation. It is Deborah's passion that assessment and planning take place for all children, ensuring they progress in an environment of fun learning with stretch and challenge.
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Bethany (known as Beth)

Bethany (known as Beth) Bush

Job Title: Over 3's Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

I started working at TicTots in 2020 and have completed a full journey here! I enjoy working in all the rooms, and my favourite is preschool. The reason I started working in the early years is that I enjoy helping the children develop and grow. My favourite part of working in early years is the happiness we bring to the children. I love having fun with them and watching their personality develop from the baby room to preschool. As well as this, I enjoy working with parents and being the Parent Involvement Coordinator and champion of MyHappyMinds, which is really important to me and the children, as we love learning about well-being and how to look after our mental health.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and taking my dog out for long walks.

Favourite story book: The Smeds and the Smoos

Favourite song: Miss Polly Had a Dolly

Early years goal and aspiration: Hoping to progress further in my career.
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Szilvia

Szilvia Szpisjak

Job Title: Under 2’s Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

I joined TicTots Nursery in September 2021. I have spent time teaching toddlers and preschool, and I am now currently supporting the preschool children in their journey to becoming school-ready. I have a passion for preparing children for school readiness and also supporting children with additional needs. Another passion of mine is working closely with families and becoming a great PICO.

In my spare time, I like to spend time with my two children and my fiancé. You usually can find us at my children's dance and exercise classes or out and about exploring the wild world.

Favourite story book: Monkey Puzzle

Favourite song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Early years goals and aspirations: To carry on supporting children in achieving their goals, becoming confident, independent, successful, and being the best version of themselves. I would like to expand my SEND knowledge so I can give better support to children with additional needs.
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Kirstie

Kirstie Hookins

Job Title: Customer Service

Joined: 2021

I joined the TicTots team in June 2021 and really love that we get to follow the children around the rooms and see them grow throughout their time with us. I chose to work in my early years after building a strong bond with my nephew who was born in 2013. After building that bond with him, I knew that I wanted to work with children and see them learn and develop into their own little people with different personalities.

I enjoy helping children reach their goals and celebrating every success with them! Another passion of mine is helping the children to thrive when playing outdoors, teaching them new skills such as throwing, catching and planting.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, partner and dog! I also love watching football!

Favourite story book: Dear Zoo

My favourite song: I Had a Tiny Turtle

Early years goals and aspirations: To help the children reach their full potential and watch their individual personalities shine through. I would also like to continue progressing at TicTots and maybe one day become a manager.
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Mia

Mia Politt-Flynn

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

I joined the TicTots team on the 28th of May 2022. After taking a gap year after high school and working part-time for a balloon company for the last three years I felt I had got as far as I could go in that job and decided I wanted an apprenticeship after weeks of no luck finding something related to what I wanted to do (I have always wanted to work with children.) I found TicTots was perfect, I could work towards my qualification and learn about how to work with children. So I have currently been working here for 14 months, working towards my level two and how fast time flies when you're having fun. Between the staff, parents and children, it's safe to say I do love my job and even the not-so-great days can't out way the amazing ones.

Favourite story book: The Pesky Rat

Favourite song: Peter Rabbit

Early years goals and aspirations: I can't wait to keep growing my knowledge and qualifications, and hope one day to be a Cohort Leader
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Helena

Helena Thompson

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2014

I have known TicTots nursery since 2014, as I went as an apprentice straight after leaving school. I have loved working and being a part of the TicTots team, and I have worked in babies, toddlers and preschool, I can't say which room is my favourite room to work in as I love babies and preschoolers.

I work in early years as I enjoy watching them grow from being babies to preschools, seeing how they grow their own personalities, I love watching them achieve milestones and supporting them through this and gaining a strong bond with the children and even their families so they know I am there for them. My champion role is food and celebrations.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my two boys, who are also under five; they really keep me busy!

Favourite story book: The Gruffalo

Favourite song: Tiny Turtle

Early years goals and aspirations: to support children to flourish and become their own independent selves and grow into a young lovely adult.
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Isabel (known as Izzy)

Isabel (known as Izzy) Hyde

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

I am at the beginning of my journey working as an Early Years practitioner at TicTots as I have started my apprenticeship straight after high school. I am excited to develop my knowledge and understanding of childcare and to be able to make the children’s time here educational and full of exciting activities. I have always enjoyed looking after children since I was young, and I believe this Early Years setting suits me.

Favourite story book: The Invisible String

Favourite song: Wind The Bobbin Up

Early years goals and aspirations: My goal is to support the children to the fullest so they can grow and find themselves
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Lily

Lily Ashley

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

I am at the very beginning of my journey. I have always expressed an interest in working in childcare since I was very young, and I am starting my apprenticeship with TicTots. I am excited to be here at TicTots nursery helping children to develop their sense of self and giving the children an educational but fun-filled learning experience.

Favourite story book: We’re Going On A Bear Hunt

Favourite song: Baa Baa Black Sheep

Early years goals and aspirations: To help the children grow into themselves, and for them to have a fantastic learning experience at the nursery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand

What is the Age Range of Children that TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand accepts?

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand Open?

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand have capacity for?

TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is TicTots Day Nursery & Creche Strand to the centre of Preston?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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