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Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School # Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · The Old School Room, Ryden Lane, Pershore, WR10 3LQ · Worcestershire Number of places 27 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Worcestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School offers a nurturing and dynamic term-time environment where children learn through engaging play. The pre-school fosters a strong sense of community, being proudly run by a committee of parents and carers, which directly involves families in their child's educational journey. Children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace, with staff observing, listening, and scaffolding their play to support individual physical, emotional, and developmental needs. The setting provides a rich environment for high-quality play with continuous resources like wooden blocks, an art trolley, and a home corner. Emphasising outdoor learning, the pre-school hosts weekly Forest School sessions, allowing children to connect with nature firsthand. The spacious outdoor area boasts large grassed and paved sections for various activities, including a mud kitchen and a planting area for growing vegetables and flowers. Committed to providing a happy, secure, and stimulating atmosphere, Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School aims for each child to reach their full potential within a supportive "Pre-school family" atmosphere. Our ethos Children are poweful learners, every child can make progress in their learning with the right support What it's like Children enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. They benefit from a well-planned curriculum which helps them to immerse themselves in their play. Staff plan enjoyable activities that capture children's curiosity, and children are engaged, attentive and listen to the staff. Community Led Forest School Term Time ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.charltonwithcropthornepreschool.com/fundraising) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3.15pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 8.30am to 1pm Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School Last inspected 7 March 2023 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 enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. They benefit from a well-planned curriculum which helps them to immerse themselves in their play. Staff plan enjoyable activities that capture children's curiosity, and children are engaged, attentive and listen to the staff. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum and engaging activities. - The pre-school promotes a love of reading. - There are established links with the local primary school, which helps prepare children for the next stage in their education. - Staff create an inclusive environment and identify additional needs early, providing support to parents. - Routines, such as handwashing and healthy eating, are well embedded and supported. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen their use of effective questioning skills to ensure that children are sufficiently challenged in their thinking during group activities - 2 encourage staff to build on children's identified next steps in child-initiated play, as well as planned activities - 3 undertake more regular monitoring of staff practice in order to identify areas for professional development to improve practice even further. Inspection #10265127 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213908) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > This pre-school is a special find > This pre-school is like the child's family and second home > proud to be part of the pre-school family Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's additional needs are identified early and support is given to parents to seek external support. Additional funding is used well to meet children's specific needs, for example, for external speech and language support and ballet sessions to support physical development. Outdoor space Children enjoy a wide range of resources outdoors that motivate them to explore. Parents value the access to a well-resourced outdoor environment which engages children in physical and environmental activities, including digging in the garden area and investigating plants. Inspection history - March 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - June 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School ### What grade did Ofsted give Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School? ### How does the pre-school support children with SEND? ### How are meals and healthy eating handled at the pre-school? ### What curriculum approach does the pre-school follow? ### Which area does Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pershore Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Playhouse 2 Evesham · WR11 4JX ](/nursery/playhouse-2-wr11-4jx-ey399648) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA Evesham · WR11 4DS ](/nursery/rainbows-day-care-and-gateway-to-fma-wr11-4ds-2697253) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Puddle Ducks Nursery Evesham · WR11 4PA 4.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/puddleducks-daycare-ltd-wr11-4pa-ey385959) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Tweenies Day Nursery Evesham · WR11 1DT 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/tweenies-day-nursery-wr11-1dt-ey255577) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Alphabet House Evesham · WR11 1JJ ](/nursery/alphabet-house-wr11-1jj-ey235589) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Bright Kids Evesham Evesham · WR11 1YZ ](/nursery/bright-kids-evesham-wr11-1yz-2535425) [See all nurseries in Pershore →](/search?q=Pershore) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10265127 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213908)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205314) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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