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Anthony Roper Pre-School CIO

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·The Nursery Unit, Anthony Roper Primary School, Dartford, DA4 0AA · Kent
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Anthony Roper Pre-School and Kindergarten, situated in Eynsford on the outskirts of Dartford, Kent, provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Established in 2011, it boasts a purpose-built facility with excellent indoor and outdoor spaces, including two gardens that encourage free-flow play regardless of the weather.

The dedicated team of professionally trained and qualified staff supports each child's learning journey, aiming to help them reach their full potential. The pre-school values parents as partners in education and invites their participation in various activities.

Though independent, its co-location within the Anthony Roper Primary School grounds offers a seamless transition for many children and allows access to school amenities like playing fields and a woodland area, fostering exploration and independence through diverse resources and activities.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this very relaxed and calm pre-school. They independently choose the resources they want to play with, and staff are available to support children's learning. Promoting children's happiness and emotional well-being is a real strength at the pre-school.

Purpose-built facilityExtensive outdoor play areasExperienced and qualified staffFocus on parent partnershipCo-located with primary school

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30, Thursday - Friday: 09:00 - 15:00

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day, Half day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Anthony Roper Pre-School CIO

Last inspected 9 June 2025

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 are warmly welcomed into this very relaxed and calm pre-school. They independently choose the resources they want to play with, and staff are available to support children's learning. Promoting children's happiness and emotional well-being is a real strength at the pre-school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have many opportunities to develop their understanding of different feelings and emotions.
  • Children understand early mathematical ideas and explain their thinking clearly.
  • Staff provide activities that build children's physical skills, supporting both gross and fine motor development.
  • Staff focus on supporting children's communication and language skills well through various methods.
  • Leaders and staff care deeply about children and show a genuine commitment, providing excellent support for parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the curriculum for understanding the world to help children learn about more diverse representations of life in modern Britain, beyond that of their immediate community.
Inspection #10399158 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders make sure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively. Staff have high expectations for what all children can achieve and develop individual next steps in learning tailored to each child's stage of development.

Outdoor space

Those who enjoy being outside are able to access the secure garden as soon as they arrive and they can freely move between the indoors and outdoors all day.

Parent Reviews of Anthony Roper Pre-School CIO

5.0
(4)
Harrison Jupp
8 years ago

Absolutely mental school, met some absolute top geeza's there. Year 6 prom was a motive i would never forget, seshed hard that night, paid for it in the morning tho jhzzzz. The week long bender down bowels only had one rule. What goes on at bowels stays at bowels. Poppin' sherbert at 9pm was a sick1. Some of the teachers where absolute animals including former sesh king Mr Godfrey, got me through my 11+ and wouldn't hesitate to light one up with him. Top School.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • June 2025Good
  • November 2019Good

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