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It is registered by Ofsted and operates from the Methodist Church Hall, overseen by a dedicated management committee. The playgroup focuses on an inclusive, welcoming environment, with passionate staff who encourage children's individual development and emotional well-being." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Barrow Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Barrow Pre-School Playgroup received an Ofsted rating of 'Good' during its inspection on June 8, 2023. This rating reflects the high quality of childcare and early years education provided by the playgroup in Barrow Upon Soar." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For non-funded children, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup charges £15 per session. Additional funded sessions also cost £15. There is an early start option at 9am for £1.15 per day, and a £1 per day lunch fee for funded children attending full days or afternoon sessions. Fees are paid termly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup offers funded childcare places for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. This funding can provide up to 30 hours of free childcare per week during term-time, subject to eligibility criteria for working parents or those on certain benefits." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup accepts working parents who are eligible for free childcare for children over 9 months. This can provide 15 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months to 2 years, during term-time. Parents need to apply in advance." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup offers funded childcare places for eligible 2-year-olds. Your child may be eligible for 15 hours per week if you meet certain criteria, such as being on specific benefits or having a low income. This funding applies from the term after their second birthday." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Barrow Pre-School Playgroup's opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is open during term-time. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, the hours are from 9am until 3.25pm. On Wednesday, the playgroup operates from 9am until 12.15pm. An early drop-off option for 9am is available as a payable extra." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Barrow Pre-School Playgroup provides childcare and early years education for children aged 2-4 years. The playgroup's ethos focuses on nurturing emotional well-being and promoting curiosity in this age range." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup provides an outdoor space where children are offered a safe environment to develop their large physical movements. Staff encourage activities like climbing steps and jumping onto soft matting, integrating outdoor play into children's learning experiences." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Barrow Pre-School Playgroup supports children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) very well. The manager, staff, and special educational needs co-ordinator work together to put targeted plans in place to support individual needs. Additional funding provides one-to-one support for their care and learning." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Barrow Pre-School Playgroup?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents of Barrow Pre-School Playgroup observe that children are greeted warmly by staff and encouraged to discuss their experiences, which helps them feel valued. Praise for their achievements boosts their self-esteem and confidence, and children are keen to engage in activities planned around their interests." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Barrow Pre-School Playgroup or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Barrow Pre-School Playgroup by phone at 07975 957242 or by email at office@barrowplaygroup.co.uk. For further information or to arrange a visit, their website is https://www. Barrowplaygroup.co.uk. This information isn’t published – contact the nursery directly to ask." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Barrow Pre-School Playgroup # Barrow Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Methodist Church Rooms, North Street, Barrow Upon Soar, LE12 8QA · Leicestershire Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Barrow Pre-School Playgroup, nestled in Barrow Upon Soar, is an Ofsted-registered charitable organisation providing childcare and early years education for children aged 2-4 years. Established in 1971, it operates from the Methodist Church Hall, overseen by a dedicated management committee composed of parents and staff. The playgroup prides itself on offering an inclusive and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to flourish through play-based learning. The passionate and enthusiastic staff treat each child as an individual, fostering their unique needs and development. The playgroup's ethos centres on providing a safe and stimulating space where children can explore, gain confidence, and develop at their own pace. They aim to nurture emotional well-being and promote curiosity, responding to children's interests and ideas to guide their learning journey. The playgroup is open Monday to Friday during term time and offers funded places for eligible children. Our ethos We aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play to reach their full potential. We are sensitive to the children’s individual needs and allow them to develop at their own pace. We strongly believe in celebrating every child’s strengths, personal qualities and everything that makes them unique. It is so important to us that every child feels happy, secure and confident. Staff are warm and caring and take the time to get to know every child, nurturing their emotional wellbeing. We aim to promote curiosity and exploration through our child led learning opportunities. Throughout each session, we always support children’s current interests, fascinations and ideas, and respond to their needs and next steps. What it's like Children are greeted warmly by staff and encouraged to talk about their experiences, helping them to feel valued. Praise for achievements helps to raise self-esteem and confidence. Children are keen to engage in activities and benefit from staff planning the environment to promote their interests and learning, such as using cardboard boxes for imaginative play. Charity-run Ofsted registered Play-based learning Parent and staff led committee ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session for non-funded hours, with invoices issued and paid termly in advance. Additional charges apply for early drop-offs and lunch fees for specific sessions. Funding is available for eligible children aged nine months to four years during term time. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Non-funded session £15 / session - Additional funded sessions £15 / session - Early start (9am) £1.15 / day - Lunch fees (funded place full day/afternoon session) £1 / day Good to know - Fees are invoiced and payable termly in advance. - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, cash, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare. - Early drop-off starts are available as a payable extra not covered by funding. - A daily lunch fee applies to funded children attending full days or afternoon sessions. - Funding is offered term-time only for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barrow Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10285411 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222822)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226250) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barrow-pre-school-playgroup-le12-8qa-226250) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday: 9:15am - 3:25pm, Tuesday: 9:15am - 3:25pm, Wednesday: 9:15am - 12:15pm, Thursday: 9:15am - 3:25pm, Friday: 9:15am - 3:25pm Food Children who stay all day bring a packed lunch. Age range 2-4 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barrow Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 8 June 2023 · Hayley Ruane 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 are greeted warmly by staff and encouraged to talk about their experiences, helping them to feel valued. Praise for achievements helps to raise self-esteem and confidence. Children are keen to engage in activities and benefit from staff planning the environment to promote their interests and learning, such as using cardboard boxes for imaginative play. Inspector highlights - Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the manager, staff and the special educational needs co-ordinator. - Staff support children to be emotionally ready for their move on to school. - The manager supports her staff through, for example supervision and appraisal meetings. - Staff provide children with opportunities to learn about oral hygiene. - The manager and staff offer children a curriculum that supports them to progress in their learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to help older children to take turns to answer questions and to listen to the views of others during group times - 2 review daily routines, making sure that children's learning time is not unnecessarily lost and they remain purposefully engaged. Inspection #10285411 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222822) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the manager, staff and the special educational needs co-ordinator. Targeted plans are put in place to support children's individual needs. Additional funding is used to provide children with one-to-one support from staff for their care and learning. Outdoor space Children are offered a safe space to develop their large physical movements. For example, staff ask them climb steps and jump off onto soft matting. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: November 2006 - June 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - May 2014 Good - November 2013 Inadequate - December 2009 Good - November 2006 Good ## Frequently asked about Barrow Pre-School Playgroup ### Is Barrow Pre-School Playgroup a good nursery? ### What is Barrow Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup cost? ### Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barrow Pre-School Playgroup's opening hours? ### What age range does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup accept? ### Does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup have outdoor space? ### How does Barrow Pre-School Playgroup support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barrow Pre-School Playgroup? ### How do I contact Barrow Pre-School Playgroup or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barrow Upon Soar Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barrow Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Lime Tree Barrow Loughborough · LE12 8QA ](/nursery/lime-tree-barrow-ltd-le12-8qa-2742103) - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Hanford Sports Clubs and Camps Loughborough · LE12 8HP ](/nursery/hanford-sports-clubs-and-camps-ltd-le12-8hp-2772281) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Lime Tree Quorn Loughborough · LE12 8DY ](/nursery/lime-tree-quorn-le12-8dy-ey492199) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Quorn Nursery School Loughborough · LE12 8DP ](/nursery/quorn-nursery-school-le12-8dp-ey453336) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Rawlins Under 5's Playgroup Loughborough · LE12 8HQ ](/nursery/rawlins-under-5-s-playgroup-le12-8hq-ey347021) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Castle View Day Nursery Loughborough · LE12 7BD 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-le12-7bd-ey499339) [See all nurseries in Barrow Upon Soar →](/search?q=Barrow+Upon+Soar) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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