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Capel Pre-school and Out of School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·89b The Street, Capel, DORKING, RH5 5JX · Surrey
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Capel Pre-school, established in 1986, is a charitable organisation managed by a committee of dedicated parents and carers. Located in a purpose-built facility within the Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School grounds in Capel village, it provides early learning opportunities for children aged 2-5 years.

The pre-school fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can engage in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, promoting social, physical, and language development through interactive play. Their philosophy centres on creating a happy and secure space for children to socialise, learn, and prepare for formal schooling.

Capel Pre-school prioritises individualised care, positive relationships, and strong partnerships with parents/carers. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to child development that addresses each child's unique needs and promotes their confidence and self-assurance.

Our ethos

Capel Pre-school's philosophy centres on creating a happy and secure space for children to socialise, learn, and prepare for formal schooling, while prioritising individualised care, positive relationships, and strong partnerships with parents/carers. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure a comprehensive approach to child development that addresses each child's unique needs and promotes their confidence and self-assurance.

What it's like

Children at the pre-school are engaged and happy as they excitedly learn and play with their friends. They feel safe and secure and build strong relationships with staff who understand their individual needs. Children behave well and understand expectations for walking inside and using "kind hands".

Charity-runWoodland SessionsSchool readiness focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Administration Fee£15.00 / session
  • Unfunded 3 Hour Session (2 yr olds)£21.00 / session
  • Unfunded 3 Hour Session (3-4 yr olds)£21.00 / session
  • Lunch Club£3.50 / session
  • Breakfast Club£7.00 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: 7:45am - 9:00am; Morning Session: 9:00am - 12:00pm; Lunch Club: 12:00pm - 12:30pm; Afternoon Session: 12:30pm - 3:30pm; After School Club: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Session types

Breakfast Club, Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, After School Club, Woodland Sessions

Age range

2-5 years

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Capel Pre-school and Out of School Club

Last inspected 21 April 2023 · Nicola Houston

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 at the pre-school are engaged and happy as they excitedly learn and play with their friends. They feel safe and secure and build strong relationships with staff who understand their individual needs. Children behave well and understand expectations for walking inside and using "kind hands".

Inspector highlights

  • Enthusiastic staff engage children in exciting activities, such as 'bucket time', to support their listening and attention skills.
  • Children enjoy a range of thought-provoking learning experiences and benefit from purposeful interactions with staff to broaden their vocabulary and communication skills.
  • Leaders implement a literacy curriculum that aims to build children's love of reading, with children selecting books to take home.
  • Staff promote children's independence skills fully, with children washing hands, putting away belongings, and self-registering with confidence.
  • Children learn about nature through exploring the local woods, engaging in bug hunts, and growing plants and vegetables.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to continue implementing the curriculum during meal times
  • 2strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend to promote children's progress even further.
Inspection #10279778 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents tell the inspector how happy they are with the communication they receive from staff at the nursery."

"They also explain how supportive staff are with any additional queries they might have."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children paint pictures of flowers and play with soil and pots in the garden. Staff excitedly read stories such as 'The Gruffalo' as they sit in small groups in the outside area. Children learn about nature through exploring the local woods and engaging in exciting bug hunts.

Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • October 2015Good
  • September 2010Outstanding

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