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Bobtails Preschool # Bobtails Preschool in Horley (RH6 9AY) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · St Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AY · Surrey Number of places 35 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Bobtails Preschool, established over 35 years ago, is a cherished part of the Horley community, operating from two locations: Horley Infant School and St Francis Church Hall. As a charity and community organisation, it is guided by a dedicated board of trustees, many of whom are former Bobtails parents. Both settings are committed to creating a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive and learn through play. The Horley Infant School branch, known as "The Warren," boasts a purpose-built facility with a large garden, referred to as an outdoor classroom, and benefits from access to the school's extensive grounds, including a field, playground, pond, and even a Forest School area. This allows for a wide range of outdoor activities from active sports to imaginative play. Meanwhile, the St. Francis Church Hall location utilises a spacious hall transformed into a pre-school room, complemented by a generous car park and a wonderful enclosed garden. This garden is equipped with an all-weather shade sail, a rubber safety surface for trike riding, and an astro-turf area for year-round use, encouraging digging, sand and water play, and creative "mud kitchen" experiences. Both preschools prioritise active, messy, and fun-filled learning, believing it to be crucial for a child's development. Our ethos Bobtails Preschool is committed to creating a safe and engaging environment where children can learn through active, messy, and fun-filled play, which they believe is crucial for development. They utilise their surrounding environment, including gardens and outdoor spaces, as extensions of the classroom to facilitate a wide range of activities. What it's like Children are excited to attend Bobtails Preschool, demonstrating their knowledge of routines and making healthy choices at the snack bar. Their ideas are highly valued, contributing to their self-esteem and sense of belonging. The curriculum offers rich experiences, allowing children to thrive through their imaginations and democratic decisions, fostered by staff who know them exceptionally well. Charity and community organisation Two locations Outdoor learning focus 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. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bobtails Preschool Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10285445 Lead inspector Astrella Chapman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223445)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bobtailspreschool.com) St Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AY ## Explore day nurseries near Horley - [Day nurseries in Horley](/search?q=Horley) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bobtails-preschool-rh6-9ay-ey491638) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bobtails Preschool Last inspected 13 June 2023 · Astrella Chapman Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to attend Bobtails Preschool, demonstrating their knowledge of routines and making healthy choices at the snack bar. Their ideas are highly valued, contributing to their self-esteem and sense of belonging. The curriculum offers rich experiences, allowing children to thrive through their imaginations and democratic decisions, fostered by staff who know them exceptionally well. Inspector highlights - The inspirational pre-school manager has extremely high expectations for the children and provides a highly ambitious curriculum. - The manager's vision to help children to have a real sense of belonging and to be confident and independent learners is entwined in everything they do. - Staff have had training on how to support children's speech and language skills, resulting in an outstanding impact on their development. - Children with special educational needs have exemplary support to meet all their needs and make excellent progress. - Staff develop excellent relationships with parents, sharing ideas for home learning and providing resources like a book loaning library and rhyme booklets. Inspection #10285445 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223445) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > "Parents speak extremely highly about the pre-school team and the impact they have had on their children." “ > "Parents describe how their children's language, vocabulary, focus and attention has significantly improved." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs have exemplary support to meet all their needs and make excellent progress. The extremely knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works very closely with parents, the local authority and other professionals to implement support plans. Furthermore, she organises the staff to attend appropriate training in the strategies that children need. These strategies are also shared with parents. This has an extremely positive effect on children's progress and swiftly reduces gaps in their learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Bobtails Preschool 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocITm6pq7HW9mofnQ3CL0a8dJaIMayaPiZIhRIkpUXNFRCDz_A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) rebecca wynne 8 years ago Fantastic nursery! Warm and friendly staff.purely dedicated manager!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMDRTSF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875f07224f411e9:0xd4bef7da1f155500) Reviews from Google for Bobtails Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15329962697812169984&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2017 - June 2023 Outstanding - October 2017 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 0.3 mi ### Toad Hall Nursery Horley Horley · RH6 7DQ 4.3(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-horley-rh6-7dq-ey273595) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bobtails Preschool Horley · RH6 7JF ](/nursery/bobtails-preschool-rh6-7jf-ey491625) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### East Horley Playgroup Horley · RH6 9GA 5.0(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/east-horley-playgroup-ltd-rh6-9ga-ey478061) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Fennies Horley Horley · RH6 7HS 3.6(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/fennies-horley-rh6-7hs-ey481421) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Lets Explore Day Nursery Horley · RH6 7HJ ](/nursery/lets-explore-day-nursery-rh6-7hj-2547849) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Kid Co Horley · RH6 9SW 4.3(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kid-co-ltd-rh6-9sw-113559) [See all nurseries in Horley →](/search?q=Horley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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