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Delaware Pre School # Delaware Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9EZ · Cornwall Number of places 39 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Cornwall 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 Delaware Pre-School, established in 1969, is a community-run, independent charity dedicated to providing a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. Committed to fostering confidence and self-reliance, the preschool aims to equip children for a smooth transition to primary school. It operates year-round, including during school holidays, offering full-day care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for children aged 9 months to 4 years. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, enriched with diverse activities like cooking, gardening, and IT. The nursery prioritises safety with stringent security measures, qualified staff, and engaging outdoor play areas, including a Forest School. With a focus on inclusive practices, it provides support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through a dedicated coordinator. The preschool encourages parental involvement through its annually elected committee, highlighting a strong community spirit. Our ethos Delaware Pre-School is committed to fostering confidence and self-reliance in young children, preparing them for primary school. Their curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, enriched with diverse activities and incorporating a Forest School approach. They prioritise inclusive practices and strong community spirit through parental involvement. What it's like Children are happy and settled at the nursery and feel secure in staff's care. Parents comment that their children ask eagerly if they are going to nursery each morning. Children arrive confidently and some forget to say goodbye to their parents at the door due to their excitement at seeing their friends and staff. Charity-run Forest School School Readiness Programme Open all year ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on hourly rates banded by age, with a minimum session booking of three hours. Pre-school children can add early risers and after school club sessions, which are billed in fifteen-minute increments. Funded hours can be applied, and meals are charged separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate (from 9 months) £7.25 / hour - Hourly rate (2 year olds) £6.95 / hour - Hourly rate (3 years+) £5.50 / hour - Hot snack £2.55 / session - Enrolment fee (non-funded new starters) £35.00 / session Good to know - Minimum booking of 3 hours applies. - Early risers and after school club can be billed by the quarter hour. - Non-funded new starters pay an enrolment fee, which includes two hours of settling-in sessions. - No enrolment fees are charged for funded children. - Hot snacks served at 4:15pm are charged per meal. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Delaware Pre School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10279790 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214491)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383189) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.delawarepreschool.co.uk) Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9EZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.22726/50.51473/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near GUNNISLAKE - [Day nurseries in GUNNISLAKE](/search?q=GUNNISLAKE) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=delaware-pre-school-pl18-9ez-ey383189) ## Key facts Session types Early Risers Club (7:30am - 9:00am), Morning Session (9:00am - 12:00pm), Afternoon Session (12:00 - 3:00pm), After School Club (3:00pm - 5.30pm), Full day care (7:30am - 5:30pm) Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5.30pm Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Delaware Pre School Last inspected 14 March 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 settled at the nursery and feel secure in staff's care. Parents comment that their children ask eagerly if they are going to nursery each morning. Children arrive confidently and some forget to say goodbye to their parents at the door due to their excitement at seeing their friends and staff. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled and feel secure with staff. - Staff provide children with attractive and stimulating learning environments. - The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, other agencies and staff to reduce gaps in children's development. - Children form close relationships with the friendly and caring staff team. - Partnerships with parents are successful; staff share detailed information and provide resources to support families. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of whole-group activities for older children to support them to concentrate and become more deeply involved and to extend their learning further - 2 strengthen the monitoring, support and coaching for the staff working with the youngest children to help them to target each child's individual learning needs more consistently. Inspection #10279790 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214491) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents say that their children ask eagerly if they are going to nursery each morning." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, other agencies and staff to reduce any gaps in children's development. Staff identify promptly when children may benefit from additional support and implement strategies to target their individual needs. Outdoor space Older children are interested in nature and staff support them to develop their understanding of the natural world. The children know to approach birds and insects quietly and slowly in the garden, and are keen to look at them more closely using magnifying glasses. ## Parent Reviews of Delaware Pre School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUf24HonTdq9HS9bOq1UdF1LcaLJY2L6Myu_IWiqtYsUkZ4MJ_pWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Holly Payne 8 years ago The amazing staff really set the standard. They are supportive to both parents and child. The outside space is as adventurous as indoors.. They encourage children to reach their full potential identifying areas of strength and weakness all looking forward to the start of the school year. All activities are age relative and with a key worker for your child's development they will always succeed. A wonderful pre school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOG91MWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486c8819501dbefd:0xe92dad41376fff8b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDy7tfETsEv1wSmkA0ZVfjrkMbvjz87vxHsCRyaUmEXccrlJI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stacey louise Dixey 2 years ago My daugther attends 3 afternoons a week and she loves it there. The Staff go above and beyond and really shows.. Shes happy too say goodbye 2 me and always smiling when i pick her up again. Thanks guys ❤ xxx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwMUpleWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c8819501dbefd:0xe92dad41376fff8b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUybb19-qpwhGtVFkxSmyHnxHq6n__3OfXWid9wTgqDER3MSYk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) jack cann 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1NmR1d093EAE!2m1!1s0x486c8819501dbefd:0xe92dad41376fff8b) Reviews from Google for Delaware Pre School. 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