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Craven Arms Childcare and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way, Craven Arms, SY7 9PS · Shropshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Craven Arms Childcare and Preschool is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable care for children from birth to ten years old. Catering to babies and preschoolers aged 0-4 throughout the year, they also offer a holiday club for older children up to ten years old.

The nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing, home-like atmosphere with ample outdoor space and a dedicated sensory room for exploration and development. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, with potential for extended hours upon request, the setting aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment.

They are committed to inclusivity, offering support for children with special educational needs and collaborating with external professionals. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on individual development, positive relationships, and enabling environments.

The nursery's commitment to delivering an enriching and affordable early years experience is underlined by their charity status and Ofsted 'GOOD' rating.

Our ethos

The nursery's curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a focus on individual development, positive relationships, and enabling environments. They are committed to inclusivity and providing an affordable early years experience in a nurturing, home-like atmosphere with ample outdoor space and a sensory room.

What it's like

Children are happy and show that they feel safe and secure. They arrive ready and eager to start their day. Children form secure relationships with staff, giving a sense of joy and happiness for everyone at this nursery. The manager and staff have high expectations for all children. They foster children's independence by helping them to develop important life skills, build confidence and nurture a sense of autonomy.

Charity-runHoliday ClubSensory RoomLarge Outdoor SpaceOfsted Good

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Term Time Child Care 0-4 Years, Holiday Club 0-10 Years

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8.00am-4.15 pm.

Age range

0-10 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Craven Arms Childcare and Preschool

Last inspected 6 June 2023

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 happy and show that they feel safe and secure. They arrive ready and eager to start their day. Children form secure relationships with staff, giving a sense of joy and happiness for everyone at this nursery. The manager and staff have high expectations for all children. They foster children's independence by helping them to develop important life skills, build confidence and nurture a sense of autonomy.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and show that they feel safe and secure.
  • Children behave well and are kind and caring towards one another.
  • The manager and staff have high expectations for all children, fostering independence, confidence, and autonomy.
  • Children enjoy their time in the sensory room and outdoors, exploring resources and developing physical skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and staff work with parents and other agencies to support all children, including those with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the learning environment, particularly when staff are preparing for lunch, to help to ensure that children do not become distracted from their learning
  • 2implement the curriculum even more successfully to help to promote the individual learning needs of the youngest children.
Inspection #224082 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with parents and other agencies to put steps in place to help every child to develop further according to their learning abilities. This ensures that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in the setting.

Outdoor space

Babies have their own safe area to play and explore outdoors. Toddlers further develop their physical skills as they climb, run and kick the balls. Children enjoy making obstacle courses out of crates and wooden planks, working together to lift and manoeuvre them into position.

Parent Reviews of Craven Arms Childcare and Preschool

5.0
(4)
Laura Grindley
4 years ago

Wendy and her dedicated team show real kindness and compassion and give truly the best care to our children. The environment is bright and fun, and with plenty of outdoor space the children are allowed to learn and explore freely and safely. My Son has attended since he was a baby and the team have adapted through all the changes in his routine and development needs. It’s a big thing to trust your child with people you don't know, but you can be sure your child will be well looked after at Craven Arms Pre School.

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Kimberley Jones
4 years ago

Lovely nursery, extremely friendly and great with my little man. Good communication between staff and parents and affordable.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • June 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • November 2016Good
  • May 2013Good

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