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Chipmonks Pre-school # Chipmonks Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2024) · Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, MK10 9NJ · Milton Keynes Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chipmonks Pre-school is an "OUTSTANDING" rated setting nestled within Broughton Pavilion in Milton Keynes. This "pack away" preschool offers a dedicated room, an outdoor play area, a shared kitchen, and child-specific toilet facilities. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM, with an optional lunch club extending to 12:00 PM. Afternoon sessions are from 12:00 PM to 2:45 PM, and a full-day option is available from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM, all subject to availability. The fees are calculated hourly, accommodating parents' needs. The preschool is proudly owned and managed by Karly, a highly qualified professional with an NNEB qualification and extensive experience in early years education. Karly also serves as the Senco, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and first aider. Both the manager and deputy manager are Senco and DSL trained. Chipmonks Pre-school employs a key person system to ensure a secure and supportive environment for all children and families, fostering progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage. The curriculum is based on "In the moment" planning, personalising each interaction to meet individual children's needs. The preschool's vision is to create a warm, inspiring, and natural setting where children feel safe and encouraged to learn, promoting independence, confidence, and critical thinking. Our ethos Chipmonks Pre-school aims to create a warm, inspiring, and natural setting that encourages children's independence, confidence, and critical thinking. Their curriculum is based on "In the moment" planning, personalising interactions to meet individual needs and foster progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage. They utilise a key person system to ensure a secure and supportive environment. What it's like Chipmonks Pre-school is a wonderful place for children to learn and play, where they enthusiastically enter the setting, make friendships, and show care and concern for others. Children are engrossed in captivating activities, such as watering plants in a growing area and making play dough by following pictorial recipes. "OUTSTANDING" Ofsted rating Key person system in place "In the moment" planning ## Key facts Opening hours 8:45am until 11:45am with a lunch club option till 12.00. The afternoon sessions start at 12.00 until 14:45. There is a full day option also from 8:45-14:45. Session types Morning session, Lunch club, Afternoon session, Full day Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chipmonks Pre-school Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10364304 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264130)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478887) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chipmonks-pre-school-limited-mk10-9nj-ey478887) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chipmonks Pre-school Last inspected 14 November 2024 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 Chipmonks Pre-school is a wonderful place for children to learn and play, where they enthusiastically enter the setting, make friendships, and show care and concern for others. Children are engrossed in captivating activities, such as watering plants in a growing area and making play dough by following pictorial recipes. Inspector highlights - The inspirational provider and staff team have designed an exceptionally well-thought-out curriculum that builds effectively on children's knowledge and encourages them to practise their skills. - There is excellent support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff expertly using their knowledge to put the right strategies in place. - The excitement of learning is evident throughout the pre-school, with children developing confidence in choosing activities and becoming highly independent. - Leaders and staff prioritise developing children's communication and language skills, resulting in confident and articulate children. - Staff at the pre-school develop children's love of reading across all age ranges, with children excitedly sharing books with adults and bringing stories to life. Inspection #10364304 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264130) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are exceptionally positive about the school. > They describe it as an amazing place. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff expertly use their knowledge of each child to put just the right strategies in place, ensuring children get the support they need. Staff sensitively assess children's individual needs and successfully use additional funding to raise the quality of children's experiences. Children with SEND flourish and succeed alongside their peers. Outdoor space Children are engrossed in a wealth of captivating and challenging activities and experiences, which staff skilfully plan. Children excitedly approach the planting and growing area where staff have placed a variety of vegetables. They excitedly water them and discuss the vegetables they like or dislike. Inspection history Date: July 2016 - November 2024 Outstanding - January 2019 Outstanding - July 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Chipmonks Pre-school ### What stands out in Chipmonks Pre-school’s inspection highlights? ### How does Chipmonks Pre-school support children with SEND? ### What outdoor learning does Chipmonks Pre-school offer? ### How many children are on roll at Chipmonks Pre-school? ### Is Chipmonks Pre-school Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chipmonks Pre-school. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Broughton Manor Nursery Milton Keynes · MK10 9AA ](/nursery/broughton-manor-nursery-mk10-9aa-2865958) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes · MK10 7HB 4.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/caring-kindergartens-mk10-7hb-2501828) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Milton Keynes · MK10 9FJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ducklings-monkston-st-barts-mk10-9fj-2603041) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Acorn at Kents Hill Milton Keynes · MK7 6JF 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-mk7-6jf-ey447040) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Tik Tak Childcare Milton Keynes · MK15 9EY 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/tik-tak-childcare-mk15-9ey-ey483267) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Acorn at Mulberry Bear Milton Keynes · MK7 6AA ](/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-mk7-6aa) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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