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Apple Barn Pre School # Apple Barn Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU · Essex Number of places 15 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Apple Barn Pre School offers a warm and welcoming environment in Stansted, where children aged 2 to 4 years flourish. The pre-school, which received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection, focuses strongly on children's well-being and outdoor learning, with daily adventures to nearby woods that encourage physical activity and imaginative play. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and built around children's interests, helping them understand important concepts like health and emotions. Staff at Apple Barn are attentive and respectful, fostering strong bonds with the children and promoting excellent behaviour through positive reinforcement. Parents consistently praise the pre-school for the significant progress their children make in numeracy and literacy within a fun and safe setting. The management demonstrates a clear passion for providing high-quality care and education, observing and supporting staff to maintain good practices. Settling-in sessions are tailored to individual needs, ensuring children feel secure and happy to engage in their play, leaving parents with ease. The pre-school consistently aims to provide a curriculum that builds on what children already know, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning journey for all. Our ethos The Apple Barn Pre School's philosophy centres on children's well-being and outdoor learning, with daily adventures in nearby woods that foster physical activity and imaginative play. Their flexible curriculum is built around the children's interests, aiming to develop understanding of concepts like health and emotions. They are committed to building on children's prior knowledge to ensure a supportive and engaging learning journey for all. What it's like Children flourish in the small, welcoming and cosy pre-school with a strong emphasis on supporting their well-being and promoting outdoor learning. Settling-in sessions are tailored, leading to children happily arriving with enthusiasm and engaging in play. They demonstrate confidence and have established warm bonds with staff, who speak knowledgeably about the children. Welcoming environment Outdoor learning focus Child-centred curriculum Strong staff-child bonds Good behaviour Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Barn Pre School Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10388460 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278874)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548191) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-barn-pre-school-cm24-8hu-ey548191) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am until 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Barn Pre School Last inspected 9 May 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 flourish in the small, welcoming and cosy pre-school with a strong emphasis on supporting their well-being and promoting outdoor learning. Settling-in sessions are tailored, leading to children happily arriving with enthusiasm and engaging in play. They demonstrate confidence and have established warm bonds with staff, who speak knowledgeably about the children. Inspector highlights - Children delight in daily planned adventures to the nearby woods, learning about safety and investigating the world around them. - Children show sustained concentration using the sand pit, persevering to make sandcastles and predicting how much water is needed. - Children have many opportunities to learn simple mathematics through activities like number songs, discussing shapes and size, and learning about weight. - Children have many opportunities to make marks and learn skills for early writing, with staff helping them name fruits they draw. - The management demonstrates a clear passion to provide high-quality care and education, observing and monitoring staff practice and offering continuous professional development. Areas to develop - 1 build on the good communication with parents to develop ways to consistently share up-to-date information about how they can support their child's learning at home - 2 guide staff to provide more opportunities for children to consider their thoughts and responses to questions. Inspection #10388460 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278874) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Many parents comment on how fortunate and grateful they are for such a 'wonderful' pre-school for their children. > parents say that their children are excited to attend and have made excellent progress in numeracy and literacy. > Many speak of being reassured their children are learning in a fun and safe environment. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children delight in daily planned adventures to the nearby woods, engaging in lots of physical activities in the 'magical' woods. They enjoy the space and freedom to run at speed in the fresh air, demonstrating how squirrels climb trees and using their imagination to give names to trees. Inspection history Date: July 2019 - May 2025 Good - July 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Apple Barn Pre School ### Is Apple Barn Pre School a good nursery? ### What is Apple Barn Pre School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apple Barn Pre School cost? ### Does Apple Barn Pre School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apple Barn Pre School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apple Barn Pre School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apple Barn Pre School's opening hours? ### What age range does Apple Barn Pre School accept? ### Does Apple Barn Pre School have outdoor space? ### How does Apple Barn Pre School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apple Barn Pre School? ### How do I contact Apple Barn Pre School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stansted Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Barn Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted) Stansted · CM24 8JP ](/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-stansted-cm24-8jp-ey427469) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet Stansted Mountfitchet · CM24 8LR ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-stansted-mountfitchet-cm24-8lr-2876147) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.7 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2FN 4.1(8 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-cm23-2fn-2747806) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2RL ](/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-little-ladybirds-pre-school-cm23-2rl-2710031) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 2.7 mi ### Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-School Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2QS 4.9(29 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-sycamore-house-day-nursery-pre-school-cm23-2qs-ey460413) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2AF ](/nursery/bright-horizons-bishop-s-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool-cm23-2af-2788197) [See all nurseries in Stansted →](/search?q=Stansted) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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