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About Buckshaw Village Nursery

Buckshaw Village Nursery was formed and built in July 2011 to provide leading day nursery care for children from birth to 5 years. Our aim is to create a secure environment where children gain a foundation in education and social skills, preparing them for school.

Children learning and playing at Buckshaw Village Nursery in Chorley

Buckshaw Village Nursery is an Ofsted Outstanding day nursery in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, caring for children from birth to 5 years. Built in July 2011, it gives every child a secure, nurturing environment to build the education and social skills that prepare them for school.

Leading day nursery care since 2011

Buckshaw Village Nursery was formed and built in July 2011 to provide leading day nursery care for children from birth to 5 years. The main aim of the nursery is to create a secure environment where children can gain a foundation in education and social skills, preparing them for school.

Set within The Hub at Buckshaw, our purpose built rooms and secure outdoor spaces are designed around each age and stage of childhood. Families from Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Leyland, Euxton, Preston and Whittle-le-Woods choose us for warm, professional care just off the M6, with free parking on site.

Explore our facilities, read about our curriculum, meet our team, or find out about 30 hours of funded childcare.

Ofsted Outstanding

Buckshaw Village Nursery is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Their reports reflect the genuine care, curiosity and ambition our team brings to every child, every day.

"Staff place children at the very heart of everything they do. They teach children that 'hopes and dreams are within easy reach, if only we believe'. Children are highly motivated individuals, who immerse themselves in their play and learning."
Ofsted, January 2022
"Leaders and staff ignite children's natural curiosity through a world of 'awe and wonder'. Children are highly motivated individuals, who immerse themselves in their play and learning."
Ofsted, 2022

Our age groups

Children are cared for in age appropriate rooms, so every child learns and plays in the right environment for their stage of development.

Caterpillars and Butterflies

Three months to two years

Lower Buckshaw 1 and 2

Two years to three years

Upper Buckshaw (pre-school)

Three years to school age

Lead practitioners

Every room is guided by experienced lead practitioners who set the pace for high quality early years care. Our staff hold the relevant training, qualifications and experience to nurture each child's physical, intellectual, emotional and social development in a warm and stimulating environment.

Working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and to Ofsted's strict guidelines, our lead practitioners know each child as an individual, building on their interests and celebrating every step of their learning journey.

Partnership with parents

We believe children thrive when nursery and home work closely together. Building a strong partnership with parents helps us support each child's development and keep families involved every step of the way.

Throughout the year we invite parents to take part in a range of activities and events, including:

  • Stay and Play sessions
  • Parents evenings
  • Lending library
  • Den building workshop for Dads
  • Challenge activities
  • Information sessions
  • Open evenings
A child taking part in an activity at Buckshaw Village Nursery

Come and see us

Buckshaw Village Nursery is at The Hub, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ, just off the M6 with free parking. We warmly welcome families to get in touch and meet the team.

About the nursery, questions answered

When was Buckshaw Village Nursery established?
Buckshaw Village Nursery was formed and built in July 2011 to provide leading day nursery care for children from birth to 5 years in Buckshaw Village, Chorley.
What ages does Buckshaw Village Nursery care for?
The nursery cares for children from birth to 5 years across three age appropriate rooms: Caterpillars and Butterflies (three months to two years), Lower Buckshaw 1 and 2 (two years to three years) and Upper Buckshaw pre-school (three years to school age).
Is Buckshaw Village Nursery rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
Yes. Buckshaw Village Nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and Ofsted has praised how staff place children at the very heart of everything they do and ignite their natural curiosity through a world of awe and wonder.
How does the nursery work in partnership with parents?
We build a strong partnership with parents through stay and play sessions, parents evenings, a lending library, a den building workshop for Dads, challenge activities, information sessions and open evenings.
Where is Buckshaw Village Nursery located?
The nursery is at The Hub, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ, just off the M6 with free on site parking. Call 01772 456108 to arrange a visit.

Discover Buckshaw Village Nursery for yourself

Get in touch to meet our Outstanding team and see why local families have trusted us since 2011.