--- title: "Bobtails Preschool, Horley | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-rh6-7jf-ey491625 description: "Bobtails Preschool in Horley — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bobtails Preschool in Horley (RH6 7JF) Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · Horley Infant School, Lumley Road, HORLEY, RH6 7JF · Surrey Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Surrey ## About this early years setting Bobtails Preschool is a well-established childcare provider in Horley, boasting over 35 years of experience within the community. Operating from two distinct locations, one at Horley Infant School and another at St Francis Church Hall, the preschool caters to young children in a nurturing and stimulating environment. As a charitable and community-focused organisation, it is overseen by a dedicated board of Trustees, many of whom are parents who have personally experienced the preschool's offerings. Both settings emphasise outdoor learning and active play as fundamental to child development. Bobtails at Horley Infant School, situated in a purpose-built facility known as "The Warren," benefits from extensive use of the school grounds, including a large garden, school field, playground, pond, and even a Forest School area. This allows children ample opportunity for messy play, running, and engaging in various physical activities like triking, team games, climbing, and dancing. Similarly, Bobtails at St Francis Church Hall provides a generous indoor space within a large church hall, complemented by an enclosed garden. This outdoor area features an all-weather shade sail, a rubber safety surface for trikes, an astro-turf area, and zones for physical equipment, sand, water, and imaginative play like a mud kitchen. The preschool is committed to ensuring children feel safe and secure, fostering natural learning through exploration and play, and encouraging them to embrace childhood joys such as jumping in puddles and making mud pies. Our ethos Bobtails Preschool is committed to fostering natural learning through exploration and play, and encourages children to embrace childhood joys. Both settings emphasise outdoor learning and active play as fundamental to child development, with ample opportunities for messy play, running, and engaging in various physical activities. What it's like Children make exceptional progress in their behaviour and self-care skills at this welcoming nursery. They are supported by dedicated staff who have the highest expectations. Staff provide a good quality of education to children and offer a stimulating learning environment, indoors and outdoors, which provide children with opportunities that they may not have experienced before. Children's physical health and communication skills are given high priority. Charity and community-run Two locations Extensive outdoor learning spaces Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.bobtailspreschool.com/hi/government-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bobtails Preschool Last inspected 12 December 2023 · Sonia Panchal Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children make exceptional progress in their behaviour and self-care skills. - Staff provide a good quality of education and a stimulating learning environment. - Leaders possess a clear vision and drive to provide the highest quality of education and care. - Children's emotional development is promoted very well. - Staff strongly promote values, such as democracy and tolerance. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to plan more precisely to build on children's next steps in learning and development - 2 improve the curriculum for mathematics to support children's understanding of a variety of mathematical concepts, in particular, shape, space and measure. Inspection #10301568 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237289) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say they form trusted relationships with the approachable and knowledgeable manager and staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders effectively use additional funding to meet children's needs, for example, by organising athletic and dance sessions run by external professionals. Staff successfully implement a targeted talk programme for children with speech delay. Outdoor space Children are energetic outdoors, where they run, ride tricycles and jump with increasing control and coordination. Staff help children manage risks safely, such as when children use a towel to dry the large equipment outdoors if it is slippery. Inspection history Date: January 2018 - December 2023 Good - January 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bobtails Preschool ### Is Bobtails Preschool a good nursery? ### What is Bobtails Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bobtails Preschool cost? ### Does Bobtails Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bobtails Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bobtails Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bobtails Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Bobtails Preschool accept? ### Does Bobtails Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does Bobtails Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bobtails Preschool? ### How do I contact Bobtails Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in HORLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bobtails Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Fennies Horley Horley · RH6 7HS 3.6(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-horley-rh6-7hs-ey481421 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Toad Hall Nursery Horley Horley · RH6 7DQ 4.3(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-horley-rh6-7dq-ey273595 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### East Horley Playgroup Horley · RH6 9GA 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/east-horley-playgroup-ltd-rh6-9ga-ey478061 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Lets Explore Day Nursery Horley · RH6 7HJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lets-explore-day-nursery-rh6-7hj-2547849 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bobtails Preschool Horley · RH6 9AY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-rh6-9ay-ey491638 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Kid Co Horley · RH6 9SW 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-co-ltd-rh6-9sw-113559 See all nurseries in HORLEY →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=HORLEY ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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