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2J's Pre-School in Rochester

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.8(9 parent reviews) ·Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2LH · Medway
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Medway

About this day nursery

2J's Pre-School provides a warm, fun, and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years, offering a solid foundation for lifelong learning through play. With locations in Gillingham and Strood, the pre-school operates during term time from 9 am to 3 pm, focusing on affordable childcare.

Both settings are dedicated to fostering a love for learning, supported by a high ratio of qualified and committed teachers who guide children through diverse activities, skill development, and confidence-building. The Strood branch, established in 2006, initially operated by packing away equipment daily but now enjoys sole usage of its premises, allowing for a more permanent and enriching environment.

The Gillingham setting, acquired in 2013, similarly benefits from a permanent setup. The pre-school consistently strives to enhance its practices and create inspiring experiences that enable children to engage in purposeful play, build relationships, and achieve their full potential as independent learners.

Parents are encouraged to review their positive feedback on the nursery's Facebook page.

Our ethos

2J's Pre-School is committed to fostering a love for learning through play, aiming to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. They strive to create inspiring experiences that enable children to engage in purposeful play, build relationships, and achieve their full potential as independent learners through diverse activities and a high ratio of qualified teachers.

What it's like

Children settle easily, are greeted warmly and engage in an ambitious curriculum that focuses on emotions, self-regulation, and communication and language. Staff support all children well, including those with SEND, and children enjoy varied activities, build independence and behave well.

Term-time onlyAges 2-4 yearsTwo settings

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Consumable charges for Funded place£2 / session
  • Charges for Non-Funded full day place£45 / day
  • Consumable charges for Morning Funded place£1 / session
  • Charges for Non-Funded morning session£22.50 / session
  • Consumable charges for Afternoon Funded place£1 / session

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Opening hours

09:00 to 15:00, Term Time

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for 2J's Pre-School

Last inspected 8 February 2024 · Kelly Southern

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle easily, are greeted warmly and engage in an ambitious curriculum that focuses on emotions, self-regulation, and communication and language. Staff support all children well, including those with SEND, and children enjoy varied activities, build independence and behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and show independence in routines.
  • Ambitious curriculum with a clear focus on emotions, self-regulation, and communication and language.
  • Children with SEND make good progress through small, achievable next steps and SENCo-led support.
  • Staff are well supported, trained and act as positive role models.
  • Children have good opportunities for physical development, including crafting assault courses and using large swings and bars.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the opportunities for children to develop a love of stories and books to further support their literacy and language skills
  • 2review and strengthen the arrangements for the deployment of staff to ensure they get to spend quality time with their key children.
Inspection #10317236 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress; staff break down next steps into small achievable tasks to support them. The SENCo knows children's needs well, works closely with staff, parents and external agencies, and puts strategies in place quickly.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities for physical development: they create assault courses, climb and balance on equipment, and use large indoor swings and bars to build upper-body strength. They also take regular trips to local parks and make community outings such as visits to supermarkets and charity shops.

Parent Reviews of 2J's Pre-School

4.8
(9)
Olayinka Musa
10 months ago

Good and experienced staff. Very friendly. Good clean environment with lots of toys and activities for the children. My boys showed remarkable growth while they attended the nursery. Despite they were twins they could accurately describe each of them personalities and attributes. That show a lot of dedication and attention to details. I am overall very impressed and have had a great positive experience with them.

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Tasha Young
10 months ago

My daughter attended here for a year and a half and she loved every minute of it! Whenever I had any concerns they would listen to me and work with my child to support her and it always showed how hard they worked with her. My daughter is an October baby so one of the older ones, they ensured that she was still stimulated and learning through activities. They have not only supported my child, but also supported me when I was made redundant and would ask how I was doing. My daughter only left a couple of days ago and she keeps telling me she misses preschool already! Overall, this is a lovely preschool with lovely staff and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them or send another child there.

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Carrera Jayne Still
10 months ago

After bringing my child here for 2 and a half years I can honestly say how amazing this nursery is. All of the staff are brilliant and go above and beyond for the children they care for. My child has grown in so many ways since attending and it’s with thanks to the ladies who work there. We are going to miss everyone at 2J’s and I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a nursery for their child.

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Jazzmine Marney
10 months ago

My daughter attended for 2 years and it’s such an amazing nursery! She had a speach delay and has come such a long way, with the help of all the staff at 2js!! Absolutely recommend.

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Venus Aesthetics Temple
6 months ago

Very friendly environment and brilliant staff . My son attended for a year and loved there .

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • September 2010Good

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