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Cold Ash Pre School # Cold Ash Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · The Acland Memorial Hall, Hermitage Road, Thatcham, RG18 9JH · West Berkshire Number of places 29 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority West Berkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cold Ash Pre-school, located in Thatcham, is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The pre-school focuses on creating happy memories and fostering a love for learning, aiming to prepare every child for primary school with confidence and strong social skills. They are highly committed to safety and security, ensuring each child is at the heart of their approach. Outdoor learning is a cornerstone of their philosophy, with children encouraged to explore and engage with nature as much as possible. This approach promotes active lifestyles, an appreciation for the environment, and the development of crucial social and independence skills, including understanding risk in a safe setting. The staff are highly qualified and experienced, dedicated to observing, tracking, and supporting each child's progress through play-based learning. They maintain strong partnerships with external professional bodies to uphold high standards in safeguarding, staff development, and early years provision. The pre-school also values community involvement, welcoming parents to participate in various capacities. Our ethos Cold Ash Pre-school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for primary school with confidence and strong social skills. They are committed to outdoor learning, encouraging exploration and engagement with nature to promote active lifestyles, environmental appreciation, and the development of social and independence skills. Their approach is play-based, with staff observing, tracking, and supporting each child's progress. What it's like This exciting outdoor setting gives children an abundance of hands-on opportunities to freely explore and investigate by themselves, with staff or friends. Children play with curiosity and excitement, developing sustained concentration and great imaginations through sensory experiences. Staff facilitate and create situations that deepen children's interests, such as enthusiastically joining in with superhero games. Charity-run Outdoor Learning Focus Experienced Staff Community Involvement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate £7.50 / hour ## Key facts Opening hours Monday: 9.15am – 2.45pm; Tuesday: 9.15am – 2.45pm; Wednesday: 9.15am – 1.30pm; Thursday: 9.15am – 2.45pm; Friday: 9.15am – 1:30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1970 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cold Ash Pre School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10388486 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274914)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560354) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cold-ash-pre-school-rg18-9jh-ey560354) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cold Ash Pre School Last inspected 24 March 2025 · Sonia Panchal 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 This exciting outdoor setting gives children an abundance of hands-on opportunities to freely explore and investigate by themselves, with staff or friends. Children play with curiosity and excitement, developing sustained concentration and great imaginations through sensory experiences. Staff facilitate and create situations that deepen children's interests, such as enthusiastically joining in with superhero games. Inspector highlights - Children play with curiosity and excitement, developing sustained concentration and great imaginations. - Staff show a good knowledge of child development and build on children's communication and language skills well. - Children's confidence, resilience and perseverance shine through as they engage in activities of their choice. - Leaders and staff value children's unique personalities and connect warmly with them, building trusted relationships. - Staff's well-being is a key strength, as they feel well supported and highly valued by leaders. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the sharing of information between key person and the staff team to further promote and extend individual children's learning - 2 support staff to embed internet safety into the curriculum to enable children and parents to learn how to keep themselves safe online. Inspection #10388486 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274914) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents are delighted with the education and care children receive." > "They welcome opportunities to participate in community events, such as attending a mother's day tea, where they decorate plant pots together." > "Parents receive detailed information about their children's development." > "They praise staff's commitment to work collaboratively with them, for instance, to enhance children's self-care skills." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key persons for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) work collaboratively with others to help bridge any development gaps. Additional funding children receive is spent effectively to bridge any gaps in their learning. Outdoor space This exciting outdoor setting gives children an abundance of hands-on opportunities to freely explore and investigate. Children of all ages use parallel ropes to help strengthen their core and arm muscles. Inspection history Date: July 2019 - March 2025 Good - July 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Cold Ash Pre School ### Is Cold Ash Pre School suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor space does Cold Ash Pre School have? ### What stands out about Cold Ash Pre School? ### How does Cold Ash Pre School support children with SEND? ### When is Cold Ash Pre School open? ### How many places does Cold Ash Pre School have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thatcham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cold Ash Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Playmates Pre-school Thatcham · RG18 3FH ](/nursery/playmates-pre-school-rg18-3fh-ey395935) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Tigers Day Nursery Thatcham · RG18 3QY 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-rg18-3qy-110634) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Acres of Fun Thatcham · RG18 9SG ](/nursery/acres-of-fun-limited-rg18-9sg-ey264744) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Little Me Day Nursery Thatcham · RG19 4QB 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-rg19-4qb-ey545549) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Thatcham Pre-School Thatcham · RG19 4YA ](/nursery/thatcham-pre-school-rg19-4ya-ey555048) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### Audlen House Day Nursery Thatcham · RG19 4QH 3.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/audlen-house-day-nursery-rg19-4qh-2793978) [See all nurseries in Thatcham →](/search?q=Thatcham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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