Opening hours
8am to 5pm, for 38 weeks of the year, each weekday
City View Pre-School and Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
City View Pre-School and Nursery, operating since 2009 in Canterbury, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from birth to four years old thrive. The dedicated staff ensure children and babies settle quickly, fostering their emotional well-being through effective transitions and positive relationships.
The nursery is open from 8am to 5pm, 38 weeks a year, observing term-time operations. A particular strength of City View Pre-School and Nursery is its comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Staff are adept at swiftly identifying children who require additional assistance and collaborate effectively with other professionals, implementing well-thought-out strategies tailored to each child's unique needs and preferences. Children at the nursery enjoy spending time in the gardens, where they develop physical skills and explore nature.
Mealtimes are a sociable experience, teaching children about healthy lifestyles. Parents consistently praise the nursery, highlighting the excellent communication, regular feedback, and informative workshops, with many keen to recommend City View Pre-School and Nursery to others.
What it's like
Children and babies thrive in this caring nursery, settling quickly with enthusiastic staff. Children's emotional well-being is supported through effective transition and positive relationships with staff. Children are generally well-behaved and have a positive attitude to learning.
Nurturing environmentSEND supportParent partnershipOutdoor learningSociable mealtimes
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2009
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for City View Pre-School and Nursery
Last inspected 28 September 2022 · Kimberley Luckham
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 and babies thrive in this caring nursery, settling quickly with enthusiastic staff. Children's emotional well-being is supported through effective transition and positive relationships with staff. Children are generally well-behaved and have a positive attitude to learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children and babies thrive in a caring environment with enthusiastic and nurturing staff.
- Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength.
- Partnership working with parents is excellent, with positive feedback on communication and workshops.
- Staff interact positively and plan activities based on children's interests.
- Lunchtime is a sociable experience where children learn about healthy lifestyles.
Areas to develop
- 1The provider should support staff to further improve their interactions with children, to give children time to think and respond to questions, and to make the most of opportunities to extend learning through conversations.
- 2The provider should provide further guidance for staff to manage group activities more effectively, to ensure that all children remain fully engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10228061 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that they would not hesitate to recommend the nursery, and that they found a recent parent workshop on helping to prepare children for school extremely useful.
Parents state that they receive regular feedback and information on how to support their child's learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and work effectively with other professionals. They have very good knowledge of well-thought-out strategies, which are tailored to children's needs and preferences.
Outdoor space
Children love spending time in the nursery gardens. They have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and explore the natural world around them.
Parent Reviews of City View Pre-School and Nursery
5.0
(1)
Kambiz Ashtari
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2009
- September 2022Good
- December 2016Good
- September 2013Good
- September 2009Good
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