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Eastbourne Pre-School # Eastbourne Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ · Darlington Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Darlington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-registered Messy Play Focus Indoor-Outdoor Flow Term-Time Only ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Item 1 £1 - Item 2 £1 - Item 3 £1 - Item 4 £1 - Item 5 £1 See 1 more ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions usually run from 8am to 4.30pm. Age range 2 to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, all-day Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Eastbourne Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10288919 Lead inspector Kerry Holder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226441)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474700) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=eastbourne-pre-school-dl1-1lj-ey474700) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Eastbourne Pre-School Last inspected 18 July 2023 · Kerry Holder 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 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 - 1 monitor the quality of teaching even more closely to identify further areas where staff can extend their skills - 2 review 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226441) ## 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 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Eastbourne Pre-School ### What is Eastbourne Pre-School working on improving? ### What does Eastbourne Pre-School do well? ### How does Eastbourne Pre-School support children with SEND? ### How did Eastbourne Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Eastbourne Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darlington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Eastbourne Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Darlington College Childcare Centre Darlington · DL1 1DR 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-dl1-1dr-ey338310) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Broadway Daycare Darlington · DL1 1EJ ](/nursery/broadway-daycare-dl1-1ej-ey441708) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club Darlington · DL1 1QU ](/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-dl1-1qu-ey280315) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Maidendale Nursery Darlington · DL1 4SU ](/nursery/maidendale-nursery-dl1-4su-ey358816) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Lingfields Darlington · DL1 1RW ](/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-dl1-1rw-ey491829) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Secret Garden Day Nursery Darlington · DL1 2DF 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dl1-2df-ey552521) [See all nurseries in Darlington →](/search?q=Darlington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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