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Crowhurst Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
·Crowhurst Youth Club, Crowhurst, Battle, TN33 9AY · East Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Crowhurst Preschool, situated in Battle, East Sussex, provides early years education for children aged 0 to 4. Operating from the Crowhurst Youth Club, the preschool offers a diverse curriculum of play-based and structured activities, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces to foster holistic development.

The facility operates Monday through Friday, accommodating children from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Emphasising strong family partnerships, the preschool encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including stay-and-play sessions and participation in the Preschool Committee.

The team focuses on creating a welcoming and supportive environment, assisting families with government funding applications and maintaining transparent communication regarding each child's progress and well-being. They also facilitate smooth transitions by working with parents to introduce and settle new children, ensuring individual needs are met.

The preschool further supports families by offering resources like newsletters and a Facebook page, ensuring parents are well-informed.

Our ethos

Crowhurst Preschool's pedagogical approach is a blend of play-based and structured activities designed to foster holistic development. They emphasise strong family partnerships, encouraging parental involvement through various initiatives and maintaining transparent communication about each child's progress and well-being. The preschool is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that meets individual needs and facilitates smooth transitions for children.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at pre-school, arriving with excitement and eagerness. Staff ensure parents are well-informed about their children's learning and progress. Good attention is paid to keeping children safe, with staff vigilant in identifying and addressing potential risks.

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Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with different rates for children under and over three years old. A refundable deposit and a non-refundable administration fee are required upon starting, though these are returned for completely free places once funding is approved.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for under three years£7.75 / hour
  • Hourly rate for over three years£6.75 / hour
  • Refundable deposit for fee-paying children£80 / session
  • Non-refundable administration fee£20 / session

Good to know

  • An £80 refundable deposit is required for fee-paying children when starting preschool.
  • A £20 non-refundable administration fee is charged upon starting.
  • Deposit and admin fee are returned once funding is approved for completely free places.

Key facts

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Early Drop-off, Late Pick-up

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Age range

0 to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Crowhurst Preschool

Last inspected 9 June 2021

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 settled at pre-school, arriving with excitement and eagerness. Staff ensure parents are well-informed about their children's learning and progress. Good attention is paid to keeping children safe, with staff vigilant in identifying and addressing potential risks.

Inspector highlights

  • Teaching is good and staff know each child well, responding quickly to their changing ideas.
  • Staff are very attuned to children's care and well-being needs, encouraging them to express emotions and teaching them to manage feelings.
  • The curriculum offers a rich programme of fun and interesting learning activities, covering all areas of the early years foundation stage both inside and outside.
  • Funding is used well to support children who need extra help with their learning, with additional staff and relevant training provided.
  • Leadership is good, with the manager working closely with the management committee to meet legal requirements and continuously reflect on practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should continue to develop the staff team to ensure teaching is outstanding overall.
Inspection #10194222 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the staff highly and say how much their children enjoy their sessions at pre-school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Funding is used effectively to support children who need extra help with their learning. Extra staff are brought in to provide individual assistance. Staff receive relevant training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to support every child's needs.

Outdoor space

All areas of the early years foundation stage are covered, both inside and outside. Staff help children to learn how to play safely, for example, by allowing them to climb a tree in the garden and supporting them to manage this safely and independently when they feel ready.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 June 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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