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Ducklings Pre-School # Ducklings Pre-School in King's Lynn Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · VC Primary School, Weasenham Road, KING'S LYNN, PE32 2EY · Norfolk Number of places 16 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery NGCA Ducklings Pre-School, part of the Notley Green Community Association, is a registered charity dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children aged two to four years old can flourish. The preschool operates with a Parents Management Committee, ensuring that parental input directly shapes its direction and that any financial surplus is reinvested into the setting for the children's benefit. With an Ofsted rating of 'Good,' Ducklings emphasises a philosophy that values each child's individuality, fostering emotional, social, and creative development. The experienced team of staff, led by a Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor, goes beyond required ratios to offer comprehensive support, focusing on building upon each child's unique strengths and interests. The preschool aims to guide children in exploring the world, developing new skills, and forming meaningful relationships, embodying a commitment to early education excellence within a community-focused framework. Our ethos Ducklings Pre-School values each child's individuality and is committed to fostering their emotional, social, and creative development. The preschool guides children in exploring the world, developing new skills, and forming meaningful relationships, focusing on building upon each child's unique strengths and interests. What it's like The pre-school is a special place where children arrive with big smiles on their faces and are greeted warmly by staff, developing strong trusting relationships. Staff have high expectations for communication and behaviour, modelling positive interactions, and children behave exceptionally well, showing confidence and respect. Charity-run Parent-managed committee Ofsted rated good ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on morning and afternoon sessions for children aged two to four years. Parents can book full days, which incurs an optional charge to cover the lunch break between sessions. Government funding is accepted for sessions but cannot be applied to the midday lunch break. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Daily lunch cover charge £10.00 / day - Voluntary snack contribution per full day £2.00 / day - Voluntary snack contribution per session £1.00 / session - AM session fee (example) £24.00 / session - PM session fee (example) £24.00 / session See 1 more Good to know - Sessions run from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 3:30pm. - A lunch break charge applies for children staying all day, but children can be collected for lunch instead. - FEEE funding cannot be applied to the 30-minute lunch break. - A voluntary snack contribution is requested, but no child is excluded if parents choose not to pay. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ducklings Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10355270 Lead inspector Louise Jennings Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259526)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268556) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ducklings-pre-school-pe32-2ey-ey268556) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, during term times only, excluding public holidays. Morning sessions run from 9am to 12 noon, afternoon sessions from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and full days from 9am to 3:30pm. Age range Two to four years old Session types AM session, PM session, Full day Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ducklings Pre-School Last inspected 18 September 2024 · Louise Jennings Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The pre-school is a special place where children arrive with big smiles on their faces and are greeted warmly by staff, developing strong trusting relationships. Staff have high expectations for communication and behaviour, modelling positive interactions, and children behave exceptionally well, showing confidence and respect. Inspector highlights - Children are highly engaged in a variety of activities. - The curriculum is carefully thought out and well designed, emphasising positive relationships and friendships. - Staff provide good opportunities outdoors to promote children's gross and fine motor skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Children are very independent for their age, showing high levels of confidence and managing self-care needs. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to enhance children's understanding of the world to help them gain an understanding of traditions, backgrounds and cultures outside of their own experiences. Inspection #10355270 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259526) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff are quick to identify emerging needs in children, working alongside parents and professionals to seek and implement strategies to close the gaps in children's learning, and are sensitive to their needs. Outdoor space Staff provide good opportunities outdoors to promote children's gross and fine motor skills. For example, they encourage young children to have a go and support them to ride tricycles or bicycles, providing clear instructions to help children get onto the bicycle safely. Inspection history Date: July 2010 - September 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - July 2014 Good - July 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Ducklings Pre-School ### How is Ducklings Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### How does Ducklings Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Is Ducklings Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### What is the staff make-up at Ducklings Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare hours does Ducklings Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in KING'S LYNN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ducklings Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Blossoms Childcare West Raynham West Raynham · NR21 7PA 5.0(44 reviews) ](/nursery/blossoms-childcare-west-raynham-nr21-7pa-ey545389) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Gaytongoslings Daycare Centre King's Lynn · PE32 1QZ ](/nursery/gaytongoslings-daycare-centre-pe32-1qz-2695936) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.4 mi ### West Acre Montessori School Kings Lynn · PE32 1PU ](/nursery/west-acre-montessori-school-pe32-1pu-254343) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.7 mi ### Litcham Children's Centre Litcham, King's Lynn · PE32 2QT 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/litcham-childcare-pe32-2qt-ey365492) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 7.2 mi ### Paris's Daycare King's Lynn · PE31 6AT ](/nursery/paris-s-daycare-pe31-6at-2859309) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.7 mi ### Teenie Iceni's Day Nursery Swaffham · PE37 7RB ](/nursery/teenie-iceni-s-day-nursery-pe37-7rb-ey463685) [See all nurseries in KING'S LYNN →](/search?q=KING%27S+LYNN) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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