Opening hours
Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions usually run from 8am to 4.30pm.
Eastbourne Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Darlington
About this day nursery
Eastbourne Pre-School is a well-established, Ofsted-registered nursery in Darlington, catering to children aged two to five years old. Situated within its own dedicated room inside the Eastbourne Sports Complex, the pre-school boasts a large, secure garden directly accessible from the playroom, encouraging seamless indoor-outdoor play.
The curriculum embraces a "messy nursery" philosophy, promoting learning and development through sensory exploration with materials like mud, sand, water, and paint. Offering flexible morning, afternoon, and all-day sessions during term time, Eastbourne Pre-School is committed to providing a comforting, educational, and fun environment for all its young attendees.
The team also supports families in navigating paperwork for available funding options.
Our ethos
Eastbourne Pre-School embraces a "messy nursery" philosophy, promoting learning and development through sensory exploration with materials like mud, sand, water, and paint. They are committed to providing a comforting, educational, and fun environment.
What it's like
Children show great interest in their play and staff encourage them to decide what they want to do, using their imagination effectively to engage in activities like making play dough cakes and singing. They play cooperatively, learning to share and take turns, and are well-prepared for school through discussions about their transition. Children also enjoy regular outdoor play to develop physical skills and are supported in good health and well-being through healthy eating encouragement and dental hygiene education.
Ofsted-registeredMessy Play FocusIndoor-Outdoor FlowTerm-Time Only
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
- Item 1£1
- Item 2£1
- Item 3£1
- Item 4£1
- Item 5£1
Key facts
Age range
2 to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
morning, afternoon, all-day
Established
2014
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Eastbourne Pre-School
Last inspected 18 July 2023 · Kerry Holder
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 show great interest in their play and staff encourage them to decide what they want to do, using their imagination effectively to engage in activities like making play dough cakes and singing. They play cooperatively, learning to share and take turns, and are well-prepared for school through discussions about their transition. Children also enjoy regular outdoor play to develop physical skills and are supported in good health and well-being through healthy eating encouragement and dental hygiene education.
Inspector highlights
- Children display keen interests in their play and staff help them to make decisions about what they want to do.
- Children play cooperatively together and treat others well.
- Staff observe and assess children's progress, helping them to build on what they already know and can do.
- Parents talk very highly of the pre-school.
- Staff provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment which inspires children to 'have a go' at activities and develops their knowledge and skills.
Areas to develop
- 1monitor the quality of teaching even more closely to identify further areas where staff can extend their skills
- 2review and enhance some parts of the daily routines, especially the length of adult-led group times, to maximise the learning for all children.
Inspection #10288919 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents feel staff are supportive and communication is fantastic.
They feel their children are happy and that the pre-school is a safe place.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff observe and assess children's progress, helping them to build on what they already know and can do. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with parents to make referrals to seek support from other professionals for children with gaps in their development. They use sign language with all children, particularly children with SEND.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy regular outdoor play, where they can develop their physical skills. For instance, they use slides, ride-on resources and can climb trees. This helps to strengthen children's balance, movement and coordination.
Inspection history
Date: September 2014
- July 2023Good
- November 2017Good
- September 2014Good
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