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Cedar Tree Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·97 Mill Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 1ND · Staffordshire
Number of places
21 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Cedar Tree Pre-School, located in Stoke-on-Trent, offers early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing flexible session options including full days, half-days (morning and afternoon), standard school days, and extended school days.

They are keen to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. The pre-school is committed to accessibility, welcoming government-funded places, including both 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds.

Families can reach out directly via phone or email for detailed information on fees and to discuss enrolment options. The pre-school observes all bank holidays and closes for the Christmas week.

They also have an active online presence with social media links to connect with parents and the wider community.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure, introducing themselves to visitors and proudly showing resources. They benefit from a language-rich environment, exploring stories that introduce different family structures and religions. Children build good relationships with staff and peers, engaging in cooperative play.

Accepts government fundingFlexible session typesExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

full day (10 hours), half days AM (5 hours), half days PM (5 hours), school days (6 hours), extended school day (7.5 hours)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Age range

2 - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cedar Tree Pre-School

Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Mikaela Stallard

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 feel safe and secure, introducing themselves to visitors and proudly showing resources. They benefit from a language-rich environment, exploring stories that introduce different family structures and religions. Children build good relationships with staff and peers, engaging in cooperative play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children's personalities well, which helps them plan a curriculum that meets individual needs and interests.
  • Children partake in a sensory, forest-based experience, where they practise breathing techniques and enjoy physical activities, such as yoga, promoting emotional well-being.
  • Frequent trips into the local community build on children's skills and knowledge, with older children having opportunities to partake in swimming lessons.
  • Children show high levels of capability during mealtimes, collecting their own cups and plates, and serving their own meals, making strong progress in self-help skills.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff practice in order to identify further opportunities to raise children's levels of engagement to an even higher level.
Inspection #10262841 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Staff use detailed assessments to quickly identify children with lower starting points. They plan interventions, such as regular meetings with parents, to focus on targeted areas of learning. This ensures positive outcomes for children.

Outdoor space

Children partake in a sensory, forest-based experience, where they practise breathing techniques and enjoy physical activities, such as yoga. This promotes children's emotional well-being.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

10 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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