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Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton # Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · The Parish Rooms, Blagdon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3YA · Torbay Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Torbay About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Collaton St Mary Pre-School, situated in the semi-rural outskirts of Paignton, Devon, operates from the Parish Rooms building in Collaton St Mary village. Established in 1989 and re-established as a CIO in April 2016, the pre-school has expanded its capacity to address the growing need for high-quality childcare in the vicinity. It accommodates up to thirty children, offering sessional and full-day care for those aged two until they transition to school. The pre-school is overseen by a dedicated team of experienced and well-trained staff, all of whom have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks. Registered and inspected by OFSTED, it also collaborates with the Torbay Early Years Advisory Group and is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance. The pre-school's core mission is to provide children with opportunities to broaden their experiences through play, adhering to the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and ensuring they are well-prepared for their progression to school. The pre-school is managed by a board of Trustees who offer comprehensive support to the staff. It aims to be accessible to all families within the local community, with a waiting list managed through a registration of interest form available to prospective parents. While the majority of children move on to Collaton St Mary Primary School, the pre-school also serves other schools in the Torbay area. Our ethos The pre-school's core mission is to provide children with opportunities to broaden their experiences through play, adhering to the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and ensuring they are well-prepared for their progression to school. What it's like Children are eager to enter this welcoming and safe pre-school. Friendly staff welcome them individually, and children settle quickly and engage in a variety of stimulating activities set out by staff. Staff plan and implement their curriculum well to ensure that children make good progress from their starting points, from learning about the weather and temperature, to identifying shapes in their environment. OFSTED-inspected Experienced Staff Forest School Activities Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate for both two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Charges apply to regular morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions, alongside optional early and late extensions. Fees include breakfast during early sessions, while parents must provide a packed lunch for the midday session. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate (2 and 3-4 year olds) £5.80 / hour - Early Session (8:00am - 9:00am) £5.80 / session - Early Session (8:30am - 9:00am) £2.90 / session - Late Session (3:00pm - 4:00pm) £5.80 / session Good to know - Breakfast (cereal and toast) is included at no extra cost for children attending early sessions. - Parents must provide a packed lunch for children attending the lunch session. - Full fees are charged if a child is absent for any reason. - The nursery is unable to swap sessions when a child is absent. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, Term times only. Early start: 8:00am or 8:30am to 9:00am; Morning session: 9:00am to 12:00 noon; Lunch club: 12:00 noon to 12:30pm; Afternoon session: 12:30pm to 3:00pm; Late session: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Age range 2 years until school age Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Sessional care, Full day care Waitlist Yes Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton Last inspected 12 January 2024 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 are eager to enter this welcoming and safe pre-school. Friendly staff welcome them individually, and children settle quickly and engage in a variety of stimulating activities set out by staff. Staff plan and implement their curriculum well to ensure that children make good progress from their starting points, from learning about the weather and temperature, to identifying shapes in their environment. Inspector highlights - Children have a positive attitude to learning and play cooperatively. - Children enjoy creative activities and develop good finger muscles in preparation for early writing. - Children enjoy using the large equipment in the pre-school garden and engage in forest school activities. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with staff keeping parents informed and inviting them to various events. - Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding and know who to contact in the event of a child's welfare being at risk of harm. Areas to develop - 1 tailor home learning more precisely to meet children's individual needs for a consistent approach to their development - 2 promote children's social and communication skills further, particularly during mealtimes. Inspection #10317409 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239912) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy using the large equipment in the pre-school garden, such as balancing with stilts and riding tricycles. They also engage in forest school activities, learning how to 'whittle' and understanding fire safety. ## Parent Reviews of Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKuSaV1Ky5z3xYNNVVKyCFBwwskDZml9qgUVCOjvro1Rcj8Sg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Holly Stone 11 months ago Amazing nursery. Staff are wonderful and do lots of activities with the children. Both my children love it and have come on leaps and bounds since attending. I could not recommend this nursery enough , it is fabulous !!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMMkJ2N2p6X3JxRWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x486d1ae46b97513b:0x15c13445453bcbf1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXBo7647A4QF-K_fv8VvVm3Bc236ZMZwiKOHD17QNVRCEFY4S4k=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) victoria smith a year ago i have went to this school when i was a Young child it was so good grate staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJOUxQZHB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486d1ae46b97513b:0x15c13445453bcbf1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWope8OJtUNC3y7G51xd_uUM0VzGoq_uQGzujQEA93Yza69ojEQqQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stephen Nand-Lal 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBbWYtVUZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x486d1ae46b97513b:0x15c13445453bcbf1) Reviews from Google for Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1567591617420577777&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - January 2024 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton ### Does Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton offer holiday, half-term, or wraparound care? ### How many places does Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton have? ### What kind of childcare setting is Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton? ### When was Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton established? ### Which curriculum approach shapes the work at Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton? ### How can Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Paignton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool Paignton · TQ4 7RH ](/nursery/roselands-community-nursery-and-playschool-tq4-7rh-ey541104) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Paignton · TQ4 7EJ 3.2(11 reviews) ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-tq4-7ej-ey434985) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Paignton · TQ4 5BD 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-tq4-5bd-ey457215) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton Paignton · TQ4 6BX ](/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-tq4-6bx-ey551320) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA Paignton · TQ4 6NX 4.5(34 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-tq4-6nx-139449) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Marldon Pre-School Playgroup Paignton · TQ3 1SJ ](/nursery/marldon-pre-school-playgroup-tq3-1sj-106172) [See all nurseries in Paignton →](/search?q=Paignton) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10317409 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239912)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500114) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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