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Balderton Pre-School # Balderton Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 childcare No hidden fees Nurturing environment Holiday Club Government funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 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 - 1 strengthen staff knowledge of how to consistently support children's behaviour, so it is clear to children what is expected of them - 2 support staff to develop their interactions with children during free-play activities. Inspection #10265408 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221914) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Balderton Pre-School Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10265408 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221914)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330616) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://esmith9797.wixsite.com/baldertonpreschool) Chuter Ede Primary School, Wolfit Avenue, NEWARK, NG24 3PQ Opening hours Term time: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. School holidays: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. 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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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKIA5FUfwiCQ76BdSFiwu-A1QUMTkNYYa5MnLJo1eq4GnVaQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Adriana-Maria Puscasu 11 months ago I could not ask for a better place for my son. I highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4WmRVRmFVVTVXTFhwRVJsRkdZVzV2Y21JNVRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x48784a96200302ff:0x8d1163f00aa717ba) Reviews from Google for Balderton Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10165015716573943738&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2009 - May 2023 Good - June 2017 Good - February 2013 Good - January 2012 Good - February 2011 Good - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Balderton Pre-School ### What is Balderton Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Balderton Pre-School cost? ### Does Balderton Pre-School accept funded hours? ### What age range does Balderton Pre-School cater for? ### What are the opening hours for Balderton Pre-School? ### Are there any additional fees at Balderton Pre-School? ### Who is the manager at Balderton Pre-School? ### Does Balderton Pre-School offer care during school holidays? ### How can I contact 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. 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