Is Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School a good nursery?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School is an outstanding nursery. It provides excellent skills and knowledge for future learning, with children making excellent progress. The highly skilled staff and stimulating indoor and outdoor areas ensure children's self-esteem and confidence thrive, preparing them exceptionally well for school.

What is Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School holds an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, which was awarded on 04/08/2022. This reflects the nursery's commitment to quality childcare and excellent early years education, demonstrating their dedication to inspiring brilliant futures for children.

How much does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School cost?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School's detailed fee rates are available on request, as fees are usually reviewed annually. They also provide information on eligibility for funded childcare. Parents with two or more children in the nursery may receive a 5% discount, unless they are already receiving government funding.

Does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

Yes, Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School accepts both 15 hours and 30 hours of free childcare for eligible three and four-year-olds. All three and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours, and some may be eligible for the extended 30 hours per week of free early education.

Does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School take 2-year-old funded places?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

What are Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School's opening hours?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am until 6 pm. The nursery operates all year round, closing for specified periods annually around Christmas and Easter, ensuring consistent provision for families.

What age range does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School accept?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School accepts children aged 3 to 5 years. They also have an associated day nursery, Ashby Castle Day Nursery, that caters for children from 6 weeks up to 5 years, providing a wide age range of early years education.

Does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School have outdoor space?

Yes, Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School makes excellent use of its stimulating outdoor areas to foster children's curiosity and enthusiasm. Children can eagerly interact with a vast range of animals in the garden and benefit from the Dumbles Forest School for exciting outdoor learning.

How does Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School support children with SEND?

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School ensures children with additional needs make excellent progress through first-rate targeted support. Staff quickly identify individual needs, and the special educational needs coordinator collaborates effectively with parents, outside agencies, and schools to ensure seamless transitions and securely met needs.

What do parents say about Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School?

Parents consistently observe that children at Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School are exceptionally well prepared for school. They also note that children are articulate when communicating with peers, adults, and visitors, and their self-esteem and confidence are brimming thanks to the supportive staff.

How do I contact Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School or arrange a visit?

You can contact Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School by calling 01530 415541 to arrange a visit or to discuss any enquiries you may have. Further information is also available on their website at https://www.ashbycastledaynursery.co.uk.

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Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School

Ofsted: Outstanding

(Aug 2022)

4.3(6 parent reviews) ·Trentham Close, North Street, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1HU · Leicestershire

Number of places

40 places

Age range

3–5 yrs

Last inspected

Aug 2022

Local authority

Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Ashby Castle Day Nursery, located in the historic market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, provides an outstanding early years education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Established in 1994, the nursery holds a remarkable "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, a testament to its commitment to quality childcare.

The dedicated team of around sixty individuals focuses on inspiring brilliant futures by fostering a passion for learning and achieving academic excellence within a well-rounded and inclusive educational environment. With excellent road and public transport links, the nursery welcomes children from across Leicestershire.

Additionally, Ashby Castle offers a unique Pre-Preparatory School for a seamless transition to formal schooling and provides an exciting outdoor learning experience through Dumbles Forest School, promoting independence and confidence in children.

Our ethos

Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School is committed to inspiring brilliant futures by fostering a passion for learning and achieving academic excellence within a well-rounded and inclusive educational environment. They also offer an outdoor learning experience through Dumbles Forest School, promoting independence and confidence in children.

What it's like

This setting provides all children with the excellent skills and knowledge they need for their future learning. All children thrive in this wonderful, richly resourced setting, making excellent progress due to highly skilled staff and stimulating indoor and outdoor areas. Children's self-esteem and confidence are brimming as staff continually praise, encourage and support them.

Outstanding Ofsted RatingForest SchoolPre-Preparatory SchoolExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full day, sessional care

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School

Inspection date: Aug 2022
Inspection no.: 10138576

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School

Last inspected 4 August 2022

Safeguarding effective

Overall effectiveness

Outstanding

Quality of education

Outstanding

Behaviour and attitudes

Outstanding

Personal development

Outstanding

Leadership and management

Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Children are exceptionally well prepared for school.
Children are articulate when talking to peers, adults and visitors.
Children's self-esteem and confidence is brimming.
Leaders and managers are extremely passionate and have a clear vision for how the curriculum is implemented.
There is a highly effective key-person system in place.

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs make excellent progress. This is because staff quickly identify what these children need and provide first-rate targeted support. The special educational needs coordinator works exceptionally well with parents, outside agencies and schools. This ensures that transition to school is seamless and children's needs are securely met.

Outdoor space

Staff make the best possible use of the stimulating indoor and outdoor areas to develop children's curiosity and ignite their enthusiasm. Children are eager to handle the vast range of animals in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School

4.3

(6)

charlotte jaques

6 months ago

Our son is thriving at this nursery after only 3 weeks. It is a welcome relief to leave him with such skilled and caring staff who genuinely care about promoting his wellbeing and development.

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James Anderson

9 years ago

Going into our 7th year of using Ashby Castle, the management team are approachable and accommodating. The key workers and staff have a genuine care for all the children and the provisions for learning are the best I've ever seen. All equipment, books, toys are immaculate and we are extremely thankful that we discovered this nursery and pre prep.

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Katherine King

7 years ago

Fantastic nursery, knowledgable caring staff and excellent provision. My son particularly loved Forest School sessions whilst at Pre- prep.

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Sandra H

8 months ago

Incredible preschool, the best I’ve seen. Such competent and kind staff.

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Lior Abel

9 years ago

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

August 2022Outstanding
January 2016Outstanding
February 2012Outstanding

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