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Duffield Preschool # Duffield Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Park Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GT · Derbyshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Duffield Preschool, located within Meadows Primary School in Duffield, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from the term after their second birthday until school age. The preschool emphasises a play-based curriculum rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, fostering social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. They are committed to creating an inclusive and secure space where every child feels valued. The setting values strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as crucial collaborators in their child's learning journey. A key person system ensures individualised attention and support, with regular progress reports and open communication channels. The preschool is managed by a voluntary parent committee, underscoring its community-focused and charitable status, and offers a comprehensive programme that includes both preschool sessions and wrap-around care. Our ethos Duffield Preschool operates with a play-based curriculum guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to develop children holistically. They prioritise an inclusive and secure atmosphere, value parental partnerships as essential collaborators in learning, and utilise a key person system for individualised support. What it's like Children are invited to visit the provision with their parents prior to starting at the pre-school, helping them to become familiar with staff and the environment. They are greeted by warm staff when they arrive, and interactions contribute to all children, including those new to the pre-school, settling quickly and feeling emotionally secure. Children are encouraged to be independent and have a positive attitude to solving problems, developing confidence and self-esteem. Charity-run Play-based learning EYFS Curriculum Parent partnership Key person system ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a standard hourly rate for any hours required beyond the daily government funding limit. Funding can be applied to sessions including preschool and wrap-around care, up to a maximum cap. There is no extra charge for consumables. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - 2-year-old hourly rate £7.76 / hour - 3-4 year old hourly rate £5.50 / hour - Breakfast Club (3 and 4 years) £5.22 / hour - Breakfast Club (reception to year six) £7.50 / session - Afterschool Club (3 and 4 years) £5.22 / hour See 1 more Good to know - Consumables are included within the fees. - Parents must provide nappies and sun cream for their child. - Fee payments are accepted through childcare voucher schemes. - Government funding is capped at 10 hours per day. - Hours required beyond the 10-hour daily funding limit are charged at the standard hourly rate. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Duffield Preschool Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10285601 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230071)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206760) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=duffield-preschool-de56-4gt-206760) ## Key facts Opening hours Preschool: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm (2-4 year olds) and 9:00am - 3:30pm (3-4 year olds); Wrap Around Care: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 9:00am and 3:30pm - 6:00pm Age range From the term after their second birthday up to school age (preschool); 3-11 years (wrap around care) Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Sessional care, Wrap around care Established 1986 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Duffield Preschool Last inspected 11 September 2023 · Hayley Ruane 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 invited to visit the provision with their parents prior to starting at the pre-school, helping them to become familiar with staff and the environment. They are greeted by warm staff when they arrive, and interactions contribute to all children, including those new to the pre-school, settling quickly and feeling emotionally secure. Children are encouraged to be independent and have a positive attitude to solving problems, developing confidence and self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Staff help children to broaden their knowledge of the local community, for example, through craft activities related to a scarecrow competition. - Staff practice fire evacuation drills with children, helping them to understand the procedure and promote their safety. - Mealtimes are sociable occasions, with staff offering healthy foods and drinks and opportunities for children to learn how food grows. - Staff help children to develop their knowledge of measure and to identify significant numbers in their lives. - The manager and staff reflect on their practice and identify ways to improve experiences for children, such as purchasing dual-language books. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to support children to identify and know what to do if they encounter potential risks when they use technology to access the internet at home - 2 support children to find the answers to questions they do not know to help build on their knowledge. Inspection #10285601 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230071) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say that staff are very welcoming and their children are happy. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children help staff to plant and grow tomatoes and strawberries in the garden. Children pick the produce when it is ripe and eat it at snack time. Staff ensure that children wear sun hats when they play in the garden in hot weather, to promote sun safety. Inspection history Date: February 2009 - September 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - March 2014 Good - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Duffield Preschool ### What are the opening hours at Duffield Preschool? ### What does Duffield Preschool do well? ### Which area does Duffield Preschool serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Belper Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Duffield Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Derby Duffield Derby · DE56 4EU 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-castle-garden-de56-4eu-ey101060) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Busy Bees Belper Belper · DE56 1WA 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-belper-de56-1wa-ey418090) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery Belper · DE56 1UP 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-nursery-de56-1up-ey475849) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.1 mi ### Kids Planet Kilburn Belper · DE56 0LN 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-kilburn-de56-0ln-2762157) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper Belper · DE56 0HS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-alton-manor-de56-0hs-ey227321) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.4 mi ### Maggie's @ Oakwood Derby · DE21 4TJ ](/nursery/maggie-s-oakwood-de21-4tj-2818134) [See all nurseries in Belper →](/search?q=Belper) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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