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Blue Hoots Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Blue Hoots Pre School, The Old School House, KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 3JN · Worcestershire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Blue Hoots Pre-School, established in 2002, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years in Blakedown, Kidderminster, and surrounding areas. The pre-school prioritises a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every child feels secure, valued, and respected through engaging play and learning experiences.

With an OFSTED rating of 'Good' from August 2023, Blue Hoots emphasises developing children's communication skills and fostering strong relationships between staff and parents. The facility operates during term time, aligning with Worcestershire County Council's dates, and encourages a minimum of two days attendance per week to ease separation anxiety.

Beyond childcare, the pre-school focuses on cultivating self-expression, self-reliance, and self-esteem in children. They also conduct regular health and safety checks, including environmental health inspections and fire drills, ensuring a safe learning environment.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this friendly and nurturing environment by enthusiastic, happy staff. Staff spend time getting to know the children in their care very well, forming mutually warm and trusting relationships, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well, and children are evidently very happy in this setting.

Term-time settingOFSTED Good ratingFlexible childcare

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate for bookings outside of funded hours, with options for 38 or 39 weeks per year. Funded hours are offered during term time between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Additional hours are invoiced monthly, and optional home-cooked lunches are available daily.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Additional hours (funding claimed)£8.40 / hour
  • Additional hours (non-funded)£8.00 / hour
  • Early morning session (7:30am-8:30am)£8.40 / hour
  • Late afternoon session (4:00pm-5:30pm)£8.40 / hour
  • Home cooked lunch£2.50 / day

Good to know

  • Choose from 38 or 39 weeks per year, operating from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
  • Government funding is available for 38 weeks per year during term time only, between 8:30am and 4:00pm.
  • Extra hours outside of funded times are invoiced monthly.
  • Optional home-cooked lunch is available daily, or parents can provide a packed lunch.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm (term time). Holiday club hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Food

A home cooked lunch may be provided at an additional cost, or parents can provide a packed lunch.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed=

Session types

Full day, Additional hours

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blue Hoots Pre School

Last inspected 2 August 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

Children are warmly welcomed into this friendly and nurturing environment by enthusiastic, happy staff. Staff spend time getting to know the children in their care very well, forming mutually warm and trusting relationships, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well, and children are evidently very happy in this setting.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to explore and gain new skills in this well-resourced learning environment.
  • Children have beautiful manners and behave very well.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical skills.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about her role, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high-quality support.
  • Children develop an understanding of people in their own community and the world around them, exploring similarities and differences and learning about a variety of cultures and celebrations.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully understand the intent of activities, and ensure they provide children with a clear explanation of what is expected of them so that they make continued progress in their learning.
Inspection #10295428 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Staff take time to listen to and support them.

They are kept up to date about their child's progress and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about her role. She has an excellent understanding of each child's needs and works closely with other professionals to ensure children get the support they need to help them succeed. This means that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high-quality support, tailored to their individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy climbing and using the slide.

Parent Reviews of Blue Hoots Pre School

5.0
(5)
Pav Bhandal
a year ago

Blue Hoots has become more than nursery for me. My two daughters have thrived at blue hoots and my son is currently attending the nursery. My sons journey has differed from his sisters. He has been unwelcomed by private schools due to the extra attention he requires. The blue hoot team are supporting my son and it's become his safe and happy place. My son happily skips to nursery! Sandra and her amazing team have also supported me through my sons obstacles. Demi has been incredible with her profound advice as Jess and Gemma. I'm grateful to all the lovely team at blue hoots!

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Sandra Bagley
2 years ago

Blue hoots pre school has recently had their latest Ofsted inspection achieving a GOOD rating across all areas. The ladybird room has undergone a recent renovation promoting curiosity see and wonder for our youngsters to explore. Feel free to pop in and have a look if you are looking for childcare for your children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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Andy Richardson
7 years ago

My son loves it there. Great staff and facilities.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • August 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • October 2010Good

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