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Bybrook Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Yatton Keynell Village Hall, Jubilee Field, Chippenham, SN14 7EJ · Wiltshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Bybrook Pre-school is an exceptional early-years setting nestled in the heart of Yatton Keynell, at the edge of the Cotswolds. Committed to providing nurturing and high-quality childcare, the pre-school operates during term time from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

The dedicated team consists of five experienced staff members, all holding relevant early years qualifications, supported by a proactive committee focused on maintaining outstanding childcare standards. The pre-school welcomes children from two years of age and offers a holiday club during Easter and Summer for children aged two to seven.

As a non-profit, charitable organisation, Bybrook Pre-school prides itself on offering excellent childcare at affordable rates, with fees supporting staff salaries and premises costs. They also actively seek community support through their 'Friends of Bybrook Pre-school Group' and welcome contributions from local businesses and individuals to ensure financial sustainability and continuous growth.

What it's like

Children do very well and their personalities blossom at this exceptional pre-school. Children are at ease and separate from their parents with smiles. Children's confidence and communication skills develop superbly.

Charity-runOutstanding Ofsted RatingExperienced StaffHoliday Club Available

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Non-funded hours (3 years and over)£5.50 / hour
  • Non-funded hours (under 3s)£6.25 / hour
  • Snack fee (per session)£0.75 / session
  • Breakfast Club (3 years and over, per session)£5.50 / session
  • Breakfast Club (under 3s, per session)£6.25 / session

Key facts

Session types

Breakfast Club (8:00am – 8:55am), Morning session (8:55am – 12pm), Lunch Hour (12pm – 1pm), Afternoon session (12pm – 3pm), After School Club (3pm – 4pm)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (term-time only)

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Waitlist

Waiting list is operated

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bybrook Pre-School

Last inspected 9 June 2023 · Amy Montgomery

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 do very well and their personalities blossom at this exceptional pre-school. Children are at ease and separate from their parents with smiles. Children's confidence and communication skills develop superbly.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are enormously supportive of their team and prioritise staff well-being.
  • The staff create a variety of interesting experiences, adapting the curriculum to children's interests and ideas.
  • Children are highly motivated to learn and demonstrate high levels of concentration and independent learning.
  • Children show compassion and respect for one another, with older children supporting younger ones.
  • Staff champion involvement in the community with trips and activities that contribute to children's development of character and respect for the environment.
Inspection #10291740 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents/carers report that their children love attending and that the setting is like one big family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities gain inclusive support and the involvement of professionals happens in a timely manner. The setting uses additional funding effectively, providing training for staff, specialist resources and trips to provide wider opportunities for all children.

Outdoor space

Outside, the setting provides small climbing frames, tricycles, slides and stepping stones, helping to develop children's physical skills effectively. Staff champion involvement in the community with trips to a nearby forest school.

Parent Reviews of Bybrook Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Charmaine Hatch
8 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Bybrook Pre School. The support and nurturing nature of the whole team, along with the ethos of the preschool, has made our daughter so happy and confident. It’s such a fun and engaging learning environment, and the staff are truly fantastic – trustworthy, caring, and always making us feel completely at ease knowing our child is in safe hands. Communication is excellent, with clear updates at handovers, which is so reassuring. The team genuinely help children to grow in confidence, and we honestly can’t thank them or recommend them enough!

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: December 2017

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • December 2017Good

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