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Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Compton Mill, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1TB · Devon
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Compton Valley Nursery and Preschool is a family-operated childcare facility nestled in a picturesque rural setting, allowing for extensive outdoor exploration and play in all weather conditions. The dedicated team focuses on fostering a secure and nurturing environment where children from three months old up to school age can flourish and reach their full potential.

The nursery prides itself on crafting engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage principles. Their facilities, including both indoor rooms and gardens, are thoughtfully equipped to support every child’s growth and development.

A key feature is the continuous access to outdoor spaces, encouraging children to connect with nature and enhance their physical, imaginative, and social competencies. The nursery has consistently received "Outstanding" ratings from OfSTED since 2008, reflecting their commitment to high-quality provision in every aspect of their service.

Our ethos

Compton Valley Nursery and Preschool crafts engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage principles. They emphasise continuous access to outdoor spaces, encouraging children to connect with nature and enhance their physical, imaginative, and social competencies. The nursery focuses on fostering a secure and nurturing environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential.

What it's like

Children thrive in this highly nurturing and welcoming setting. Staff implement a meticulously planned curriculum based on children's interests and next steps. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak more than one language, make excellent progress.

Family-runRural settingOutdoor play focusOfsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers all-day sessions with fees including three healthy meals and regular snacks. Prices are reviewed annually in April. A registration fee and a deposit, if booking six months in advance, are required to secure a place.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include three healthy meals and regular nutritious snacks throughout the day.
  • Prices are reviewed annually every April.
  • A registration fee is required to secure a place.
  • A deposit is payable if a place is reserved six months in advance.
  • Government funding entitlement for three and four-year-olds is accepted.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm

Food

Three healthy meals and regular nutritious snacks included in session fees

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 12 April 2022 · Joanne Steward

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

Children thrive in this highly nurturing and welcoming setting. Staff implement a meticulously planned curriculum based on children's interests and next steps. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak more than one language, make excellent progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team are highly knowledgeable and passionate in ensuring all children have outstanding experiences.
  • All children are extremely independent and learn to self-serve meals and drinks.
  • Partnerships with parents are exemplary, with parents actively involved in all aspects of the setting.
  • Children develop excellent literacy skills through stories and fun activities.
  • Children relish celebrating a range of festivals throughout the year, learning about similarities between themselves and others.
Inspection #10126030 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"truly invested in our little person"

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress. Staff use their training to implement specific communication intervention plans to ensure any gaps in learning close quickly.

Outdoor space

The setting is in a rural location where children benefit from the surrounding countryside. Outdoor play is an integral part of children's experiences, where they climb, run, balance and explore nature.

Parent Reviews of Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Rosy Yates
11 years ago

Lovely, staff, fresh, clean and fun atmosphere, very safe and very well equipped, all of my 3 children attended and we couldnt have been happier

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Inspection history

Date: June 2012

  • April 2022Outstanding
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • June 2012Outstanding

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