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Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup # Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 4.3 (26 parent reviews) · Cantelupe Centre, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5HY · Derbyshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, provides a "Good" standard of care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years, as rated by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 6th July 2022. 30pm, the pre-school fosters a warm and engaging environment where children quickly settle and become deeply involved in their play. Staff, who know the children well, plan stimulating activities both indoors and outdoors, encouraging curiosity and exploration. Children have ample opportunities for physical activity, often found exploring the mud kitchen with various equipment or practising balancing on stepping stones and the climbing frame. Partnerships with parents are strong, with many highlighting their children's love for the setting and the noticeable progress, particularly in social skills and speech. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support individual learning, with staff making accurate assessments and tailoring activities to children's interests to help them achieve their next steps and close any learning gaps. While specific details on SEND provision are not outlined, the personalised approach to learning and clear communication of progress to parents ensure children are well-supported. What it's like Children arrive at the setting and quickly choose what they want to play with from the various activities on offer. They part from their parents easily as they have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children soon become fully engaged in their play. Good Ofsted rating Ages 2-4 years Term-time only Indoor and outdoor play Strong parent partnerships Focus on individual progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time, from 9am until 2.30pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 6 July 2022 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 Children arrive at the setting and quickly choose what they want to play with from the various activities on offer. They part from their parents easily as they have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children soon become fully engaged in their play. Inspector highlights - Children are well behaved and polite. - Staff know the children well and plan interesting activities both inside and outdoors. - Children are supported to develop a love of books. - Partnerships with parents are good, and parents speak very highly of the setting's staff and the progress their children are making. - Children’s physical health is promoted well through nutritious snacks, regular fresh air, and exercise. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff skills in how to implement the curriculum to ensure all children are supported to learn as much as they can - 2 review the organisation of larger group activities for the older children, to ensure that all children remain fully engaged and interested in their learning. Inspection #10212807 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191065) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10212807 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191065)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206738) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-de7-5hy-206738) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "children love attending and they can see the progress their children are making, especially in their social skills and speech." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The report does not provide specific details on how the setting supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, it does mention that staff make accurate assessments of children's ongoing progress and use children's interests to plan activities to support what children need to learn next, and to close any gaps in learning. It also states that parents can see the progress their children are making, especially in their social skills and speech. Outdoor space The staff plan interesting activities both inside and outdoors, that children enjoy exploring. Children have ample opportunity for physical activity, for example, they use a variety of equipment in the mud kitchen and are supported to practise balancing on stepping stones inside and the climbing frame. ## Parent Reviews of Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup 4.3 (26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLxe2T6MGIMQKNHzZaZLsr2vYQcz3Qk2aZ5lI2J23PdHU67R7g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Sarah Lowe 2 years ago A much needed centre for the community, running groups and activities. Inside could do with some tlc. Dated and not easily accessible for everyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4ODlITEt3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879ec0b87cb7a8b:0x8359eb8f84bdfcd8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocINVYnpAYYNOhXu5oNekvy53S3oHZxBWUqD5kglSu9acqr7Yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Anita Truman a year ago A lovely venue I would definitely recommend thanku [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3eGU2S093EAE!2m1!1s0x4879ec0b87cb7a8b:0x8359eb8f84bdfcd8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXEbpYFFOiLLuvoBDgZ-dv68Gogte00sFQodZVSSGuCVENSBJIa=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Dave C'ress 8 years ago Good for kids. Staff are very helpful and happy. Great venue for hosting courses. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOF8yQjdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879ec0b87cb7a8b:0x8359eb8f84bdfcd8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJTiC4YGa0FRju8oe-tRMPEGyumugaxx6In63O5VsijYu1kP2Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Leanne Pierrepont 3 years ago The centre manager is lovely. He couldn't do enough to help us. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1eHZMamZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879ec0b87cb7a8b:0x8359eb8f84bdfcd8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLz8sH8FBzUikM7rn5fWA0hZO6VLonB8RK4fUOQ7b_qWViNig=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Peter H 4 years ago A dear friend of mine made a creative crafts fair and it was epic and local people invocled. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2bWI3d19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879ec0b87cb7a8b:0x8359eb8f84bdfcd8) Reviews from Google for Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9464855093535702232&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: November 2009 - July 2022 Good - September 2021 Requires improvement - October 2015 Good - January 2015 Requires improvement - June 2010 Good - November 2009 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup ### Does Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup take babies? ### What outdoor activities are available at Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup? ### When is Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup open? ### How does Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup support children with SEND? ### Is Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup a private nursery? ### What size of nursery is Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ilkeston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Twinkle Stars Daycare Ilkeston · DE7 5JA ](/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-de7-5ja-2797840) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Toddlers University Ilkeston · DE7 5DR 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/toddlers-university-de7-5dr-ey500179) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Cherubs Ilkeston Ilkeston · DE7 8DH ](/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-de7-8dh-2800053) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Pines Private Day Nursery (The) Ilkeston · DE7 5FY ](/nursery/pines-private-day-nursery-the-de7-5fy-206296) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ilkeston · DE7 4LT ](/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-de7-4lt-2852344) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre Ilkeston · DE7 8DY 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-rocking-horse-childcare-centre-de7-8dy-206286) [See all nurseries in Ilkeston →](/search?q=Ilkeston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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