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Bus Stop Pre-School # Bus Stop Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Kitchen Garden, Polesdon Lacey Estate, Great Bookham, RH5 6BD · Surrey Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 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 day nursery Bus Stop Pre-School and Forest School offers a unique outdoor learning experience for children aged 18 months to 4 years within the picturesque grounds of the National Trust's Polesden Lacey Estate in Surrey. Children are encouraged to learn through playful exploration, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving across a dedicated woodland site, fostering independence, resilience, and critical thinking. The curriculum follows a Forest School approach, integrated with the Learning Outside the Classroom methodology and the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive educational foundation. The pre-school emphasises a deep connection with nature, with children engaging in activities such as climbing trees, balancing on fallen logs, and observing wildlife. Weekly woodland adventures and trips within the local community further enrich their understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The dedicated team focuses on promoting emotional well-being and physical skills through active outdoor participation, offering a wholesome and nurturing environment where children thrive in all weather conditions. Our ethos Bus Stop Pre-School follows a Forest School approach integrated with Learning Outside the Classroom and the EYFS curriculum. They emphasise learning through playful exploration, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving in nature, fostering independence, resilience, and critical thinking. The nursery aims for children to develop a deep connection with nature through outdoor activities and woodland adventures. What it's like Caring and committed leaders and staff warmly welcome children and their families to this outdoor setting. Children arrive, excited to start their busy day and swiftly engage in play. Staff build trusting bonds with children and place their emotional well-being at the heart of everything they do, which helps children feel safe and secure. Forest School Outdoor Learning Located on National Trust Estate Family-run ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated termly and payable monthly based on a daily rate. The standard fee includes all meals, consumables, and activities. Funded children are charged a voluntary contribution fee per day to cover these extras, though certain funded sessions and alternative arrangements are exempt. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Daily rate £70.00 / day - Hourly rate £10.00 / hour - Non-refundable deposit £30 / session - Parent Voluntary Contribution fee £35 / day Good to know - Fees are calculated on a termly basis and are payable monthly. - Fees include meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, all-weather clothing, Forest School, and activities. - Funded hours can be accessed up to 7 hours per day. - Funded places are subject to a voluntary contribution fee to cover consumables and extra activities. - Families receiving Early Learning for 2 Year Olds' funding are exempt from the parent contribution fee. - Tax-Free Childcare is accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bus Stop Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380573 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276366)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445410) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.busstoppreschool.co.uk) Kitchen Garden, Polesdon Lacey Estate, Great Bookham, RH5 6BD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.37351/51.2576/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Great Bookham - [Day nurseries in Great Bookham](/search?q=Great+Bookham) - [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=bus-stop-pre-school-rh5-6bd-ey445410) ## Key facts Waitlist Waiting list with a £30 non-refundable deposit. Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 9am until 4pm Age range 18 months to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bus Stop Pre-School Last inspected 6 March 2025 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 Caring and committed leaders and staff warmly welcome children and their families to this outdoor setting. Children arrive, excited to start their busy day and swiftly engage in play. Staff build trusting bonds with children and place their emotional well-being at the heart of everything they do, which helps children feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Caring and committed leaders and staff warmly welcome children and their families to this outdoor setting. - Children show a true passion for learning. - Being active outdoors in the fresh air, for most of the day, promotes children's emotional well-being, knowledge of nature and physical skills well. - The curriculum for communication and language is a key strength. - Parent partnership is strong and effective. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the planning and implementation of the curriculum to fully capture children's interests and engagement, and to encourage them to participate in the full range of experiences available to them to help extend their learning - 2 strengthen staff deployment so that children consistently get the very best opportunities for learning. Inspection #10380573 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276366) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value children's opportunities to learn and flourish outdoors. > They comment on their children's impressive achievements, especially the rate and success at which those children who are learning English as an additional language develop good communication skills. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The dedicated team of leaders and staff have worked tirelessly to create a brand new open-air environment with well-defined areas such as an arts and crafts area, a reading tent, and a role-play kitchen. Being active outdoors in the fresh air, for most of the day, promotes children's emotional well-being, knowledge of nature and physical skills well. Children climb trees, balance on fallen trunks, roll down grassy hills and run with great control. ## Parent Reviews of Bus Stop Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJuY1RfgFioOY7pojc3J7Z5HgyvHD2YQ2gym8RbP0j8Vbt_bQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Eddie Marshall 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WS2RIVTFjV2xDWTJGZlQwWktZbEIzYW5vMlRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x4875e0a66e9f270b:0xebbcc5e68ab246b4) Reviews from Google for Bus Stop Pre-School. 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