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Broomhill Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, DARTFORD, DA1 3HT · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Broomhill Pre-School Playgroup is a well-established and respected charity-run pre-school in Dartford, known for its strong community ties and over 50 years of operation. Governed by a dedicated management committee composed of parents and staff, the playgroup prioritises the safety, happiness, well-being, and development of every child, channeling all funds back into improving the children's experience rather than for profit.

Operating during term time from a Scout hall, it boasts a kitchen, toilet facilities, and a spacious outdoor play area, conveniently located near local primary schools in a residential part of west Dartford. The pre-school received an 'Ofsted Good' rating in June 2024, with inspectors highlighting the warm welcome and effective emotional support provided by the passionate staff, particularly during morning transitions.

What it's like

On arrival at this small playgroup, children and parents receive a warm welcome from the friendly and passionate staff. They ensure that children's emotional needs are well met and effectively support them when they find the morning transition difficult. This has a positive impact on the children that attend; they soon settle into the morning routine and become engaged in their learning and play.

Charity-runOfsted Rated GoodOutdoor Play AreaTerm-Time Only

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
  • 3 hour session£19.00 / session
  • Consumables fee£1 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday: 09:00-12:00; Tuesday: 09:00-12:00, 12:00-15:00; Wednesday: 09:00-12:00, 12:00-15:00; Thursday: 09:00-12:00, 12:00-15:00; Friday: 09:00-12:00

Session types

Morning sessions are open to all 2 to 4 year olds, Afternoon sessions are for Rising 4/5 children

Age range

2 to 4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Broomhill Playgroup

Last inspected 19 June 2024

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

On arrival at this small playgroup, children and parents receive a warm welcome from the friendly and passionate staff. They ensure that children's emotional needs are well met and effectively support them when they find the morning transition difficult. This has a positive impact on the children that attend; they soon settle into the morning routine and become engaged in their learning and play.

Inspector highlights

  • The environment is well planned to meet the children's needs as the staff know their children well.
  • Children of all ages work together, share and take turns as they role play in their new 'restaurant' together.
  • Children develop good health through regular physical exercise and learn about healthy food choices.
  • All staff speak positively about their long-standing roles at the playgroup.
  • The new management team are passionate about improving the outcomes for all children and families in their care and are making positive changes and ongoing improvements.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's knowledge and understanding to enable them to consistently support children's communication and language development.
Inspection #10350948 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

We walk inside but can run in the garden

We use kind hands because we are all friends

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The dedicated team have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) swiftly implements personalised plans. They work closely with other professionals and parents to enable a consistent approach between the home and other settings that children also attend.

Outdoor space

Children develop good health through regular physical exercise. For example, children access the large garden at the playgroup. They join in with group activities such as 'ribbon dancing' and move freely around the garden while being supported by staff.

Parent Reviews of Broomhill Playgroup

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Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • August 2015Good
  • July 2015Good
  • March 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • August 2007Good
  • September 2004Good

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