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Appleton Roebuck Pre-school # Appleton Roebuck Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Parish Rooms, Main Street, York, YO23 7DJ · North Yorkshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Appleton Roebuck Preschool, established in 1977, is a charitable organisation deeply integrated into the village community. The preschool prioritises a child-centred approach, recognising the unique development pace of each child. Through nurturing relationships and an engaging environment, children are encouraged to learn and flourish. The dedicated team, with high staff-to-child ratios, focuses on understanding individual interests to create child-led learning experiences. A newly designed curriculum, structured around the four seasons, prepares children for primary school by covering the seven areas of learning outlined in the Statutory Framework for Early Years. The curriculum emphasises literacy through a "Super Six" book programme, incorporating high-quality texts, rhyming stories, traditional tales, and books promoting well-being and diversity. The preschool offers a stimulating indoor space with areas for messy play, music, reading, role-play, and mathematics, complemented by a spacious and secure outdoor area. Children are encouraged to spend time outdoors daily and explore the local village and woods. Beyond the structured curriculum, the preschool provides diverse learning opportunities, including guest sessions, termly day trips, and community visits from professionals like farmers, police officers, and medical staff to broaden children's understanding of the world. As a charity, the preschool strives to keep fees as low as possible, covering essential operational costs. Our ethos The preschool utilises a child-centred and child-led learning approach, recognising and nurturing each child's unique developmental pace and interests. Their curriculum, which incorporates the Statutory Framework for Early Years and a "Super Six" book programme, is designed to prepare children for primary school while encouraging daily outdoor exploration and community engagement. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited to see their friends and thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming pre-school. They form positive relationships with nurturing staff who prioritise their well-being, helping children to feel safe and secure. The management team has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality and inclusive care for all children. Charity-run Child-led learning Outdoor focused ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged hourly based on age bands, with sessions available on a term-time basis. Care is offered as full or half days, with the option of adding lunch. A daily consumables fee applies, and parents are asked to provide packed lunches and fruit. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate for 2-year-olds £7.50 / hour - Hourly rate for 3-4 year olds £6.50 / hour - Full day consumables charge £3.00 / day - Half day consumables charge £1.50 / day Good to know - Consumables charge of £3.00 for a full day or £1.50 for a half day applies. - Sessions are available 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. - Half-day sessions can be booked with or without lunch. - Chargeable ad hoc hours may be accommodated depending on availability. - Parents must provide a nut-free packed lunch, water bottle, and a piece of fruit per session to share. - Other savoury snacks and milk are provided by the preschool. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Appleton Roebuck Pre-school Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351167 Lead inspector Jennifer Cowton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258912)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538161) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=appleton-roebuck-pre-school-yo23-7dj-ey538161) ## Key facts Food Parents provide nut-free packed lunch and water bottle; preschool provides savory snacks and milk. Opening hours Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM (term-time) Age range 2-4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day, Half day, Ad hoc hours Staff 5 permanent staff, plus relief staff Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Appleton Roebuck Pre-school Last inspected 20 September 2024 · Jennifer Cowton 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 arrive happy and excited to see their friends and thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming pre-school. They form positive relationships with nurturing staff who prioritise their well-being, helping children to feel safe and secure. The management team has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality and inclusive care for all children. Inspector highlights - Staff know children well and plan engaging learning experiences. - The new manager has made improvements and supports her team well. - Staff expertly promote children's communication and language skills. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and they are kept well informed. - Staff fully support children's growing independence skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the implementation of adult-led activities to embed children's learning and help them to engage and make the best possible progress - 2 enhance partnership with parents even further to share clear expectations around healthy food and drink choices for their children. Inspection #10351167 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258912) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the dedicated staff team and describe how welcoming staff are and how quickly they help children to settle in. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play to develop their physical skills. They delight as they climb on barrels and play football together. ## Parent Reviews of Appleton Roebuck Pre-school 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVrmgyNT5VANpF1IbDZRD5J-Ee7UcwtA9zXpUMLtP8udGlarMpi1w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Julie 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcV92bnZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879399764cb18e1:0xde059cde40ae7867) Reviews from Google for Appleton Roebuck Pre-school. 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