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Dinton Pre-School # Dinton Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Park Farm, Teffont, SALISBURY, SP3 5RR · Wiltshire Number of places 41 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Dinton Pre-School, established in 1975, is a family-operated setting catering to children aged 18 months to 5 years. Located in Wiltshire, the pre-school offers a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages growth and development. With access to both diverse indoor and extensive outdoor learning spaces, including a Zen Garden, polytunnel, vegetable patch, and direct access to National Trust parkland, children benefit from a wide array of engaging experiences. The curriculum is tailored to children's interests, integrating learning through play, adult-supported activities, and guided learning opportunities, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The pre-school emphasises emotional support, believing that happy children are better able to engage, learn, and flourish. They offer unique activities such as regular Forest School sessions, yoga, cooking, and pet care, ensuring a holistic developmental approach. Our ethos Dinton Pre-School integrates learning through play, adult-supported activities, and guided learning opportunities, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They emphasise emotional support, believing that happy children learn better, and offer unique activities such as Forest School sessions, yoga, cooking, and pet care, ensuring a holistic developmental approach. What it's like Children arrive at pre-school with excitement and are greeted by warm, caring and dedicated staff. Children are exceptionally well behaved and have very high levels of self-esteem. They are proud of their achievements and those of their friends, who celebrate each other's successes. Family-run Forest School sessions Yoga and Cooking sessions Access to National Trust parkland Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band across different rooms, covering ages 18 months and up. Charges are applied for morning, lunch, afternoon, or full-day sessions, with options for early starts and late finishes. Bills are issued termly and include a small snack donation, with no other consumable fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Rabbit Room Hourly rate (18-24 months) £8.00 / hour - Rabbit Room Morning session (18-24 months) £24.00 / session - Rabbit Room Lunch session (18-24 months) £8.00 / session - Rabbit Room Afternoon session (18-24 months) £22.00 / session - Rabbit Room All day (18-24 months) £46.00 / day See 12 more Good to know - Bills are issued at the start of each term. - No refunds or allowances are made for sickness or absences. - A six-week notice period is required before the start of a new term to cancel a place. - Early starts from 8:15 am and late finishes up to 4:15 pm are available. - A small termly donation is requested towards snack costs, with no other consumable charges. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinton Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10125973 Lead inspector Lisa Large Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188882)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448347) 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.dintonpre-school.co.uk) Park Farm, Teffont, SALISBURY, SP3 5RR [© 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#/-1.99864/51.08148/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SALISBURY - [Day nurseries in SALISBURY](/search?q=SALISBURY) - [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=dinton-pre-school-sp3-5rr-ey448347) ## Key facts Opening hours Term Time: 8.15am - 4.15pm Tues/Wed & Thurs. (3:00 PM Mon & Fridays, with later availability if demand increases). Session types Morning, Lunch, Afternoon, All Day, Early starts, Later finishes Age range 18 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinton Pre-School Last inspected 14 June 2022 · Lisa Large 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 arrive at pre-school with excitement and are greeted by warm, caring and dedicated staff. Children are exceptionally well behaved and have very high levels of self-esteem. They are proud of their achievements and those of their friends, who celebrate each other's successes. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers carefully structure and sequence the curriculum to ensure all children make rapid progress from their starting points. - Robust assessment and targeted interventions are in place to support children to reach the best possible outcomes. - The manager works with integrity to ensure that funding is used effectively to meet the individual needs of children. - Staff are extremely well supported through regular meetings, appraisals and supervisions. - Children develop a love of reading through inspiring and engaging storytelling and staff's skilled use of props. Inspection #10125973 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188882) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Robust assessment and targeted interventions are in place to support children to reach the best possible outcomes. The manager works with integrity to ensure that funding is used effectively to meet the individual needs of children. Outdoor space Children spend plenty of time outside and are very physically active, learning to manage risks for themselves by making their own obstacle courses. They also enjoy weekly trips to the on-site forest school and learn to respect the world around them by being kind to insects. ## Parent Reviews of Dinton Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIddQdVARmll_rehJIEg6iooWjpfqWu5P7azlCV6uv3XY6PGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ashleigh Sloman 9 years ago Fantastic school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOVlmTXF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4873c41e80155f8d:0xd38b1e78816e2da3) Reviews from Google for Dinton Pre-School. 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