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Balderton Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Chuter Ede Primary School, Wolfit Avenue, NEWARK, NG24 3PQ · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Balderton Preschool is dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare that remains accessible and affordable for all families. The preschool strives to keep its fees as low as possible, comparing favorably with other local providers offering similar services.

The nursery prides itself on having no additional fees or extra charges for consumables, ensuring transparency in its pricing. The manager, Katie, has fostered an environment where every child feels valued and understood.

The staff are committed to providing a warm and nurturing atmosphere that makes children feel at home and offers support to parents. Balderton Preschool maintains an open-door policy, welcoming prospective families to visit and explore the facilities.

The preschool also operates an "Acorns" club, offering both breakfast and after-school care, as well as a holiday club during school breaks. They accept various government funding initiatives, including the 15 hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, 2-year-old funding, and the 30-hour funding for working parents, alongside Tax-Free Childcare and several employment-based childcare vouchers.

What it's like

Staff form positive relationships with families and their children. Children are confident and keen to enter pre-school. Children laugh together as they show off their drawings to each other and run up and down the garden playing chase and giggling together.

Affordable childcareNo hidden feesNurturing environmentHoliday ClubGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Term time: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. School holidays: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Balderton Pre-School

Last inspected 30 May 2023

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

Staff form positive relationships with families and their children. Children are confident and keen to enter pre-school. Children laugh together as they show off their drawings to each other and run up and down the garden playing chase and giggling together.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff and managers have a clear curriculum and plan environments to reflect children's interests and individual next steps.
  • Staff support children towards independence, encouraging them to wash hands and serve themselves at mealtimes.
  • Staff develop children's mathematical knowledge through counting, number language, and measuring activities.
  • Children are supported to understand how to keep themselves healthy, including dental hygiene and understanding heartbeats during exercise.
  • Staff feel well supported by managers and receive regular feedback and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff knowledge of how to consistently support children's behaviour, so it is clear to children what is expected of them
  • 2support staff to develop their interactions with children during free-play activities.
Inspection #10265408 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers speak highly of the pre-school. They say the staff are very supportive of their needs as a family.

Parents and carers add that staff share what their children are learning and how they can support them at home, such as how they can develop their children's imagination and gain support for welcoming a new baby to the family.

They praise the communication they receive and how approachable the whole staff team are.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children run up and down the garden playing chase and giggling together. When children play in the garden and choose their own resources to explore, some staff supervise children rather than engaging with them to further support their learning.

Parent Reviews of Balderton Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Adriana-Maria Puscasu
11 months ago

I could not ask for a better place for my son. I highly recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2013Good
  • January 2012Good
  • February 2011Good
  • June 2009Good

Frequently asked about Balderton Pre-School

About the setting

Balderton Pre-School registered in 2006 and is located in Balderton, Newark. The pre-school operates all year round, except for public holidays and over Christmas. It employs 16 childcare staff, with one at Level 2 and 14 at Level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, as well as breakfast and after-school care for school-aged children.

URN
EY330616
Registered person
Balderton Pre-school Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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