--- title: "Elveden Pre-School, Uttoxeter | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/elveden-pre-school-st14-8du-218140 description: "Elveden Pre-School in Uttoxeter — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Elveden Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Thomas Alleynes High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU · Staffordshire Number of places 12 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Staffordshire ## About this early years setting Elveden Pre-School, registered with Ofsted in 1992, is a term-time childcare setting operating Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, catering for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 29th April 2022, the pre-school provides a warm and friendly welcome to children and parents. Children form strong bonds with staff, fostering a sense of safety and security. The curriculum, described as broad and balanced, combines child-initiated play and adult-led activities, ensuring children make good progress from their individual starting points. This includes all children, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with the manager working closely with parents and other professionals to provide consistent support. Outdoor learning is a daily feature, where children develop physical skills on slides and learn about the natural world by planting strawberries. Staff actively encourage a love of books, telling stories with enthusiasm, and support communication and language development through meaningful conversations. Independence is also fostered, with children washing hands and helping to prepare snacks. The pre-school also introduces children to different cultures and festivals, promoting an appreciation for diversity. What it's like Parents and children receive a warm and friendly welcome. Children build strong bonds with staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. They learn through a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities, making good progress from their starting points. Warm welcome Strong bonds with staff Balanced curriculum Good progress Outdoor learning opportunities Supports independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Elveden Pre-School Last inspected 29 April 2022 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 Inspector highlights - The manager is passionate and committed to her role, valuing staff and their ideas. - Parent partnerships are good, with parents speaking highly of the pre-school. - The manager and staff are knowledgeable and develop a broad and balanced curriculum. - Staff encourage a love of books and support communication and language skills. - Staff encourage children's independence skills effectively. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff teaching to skilfully hold conversations with children to increase and expand on their interests and learning even further - 2 strengthen communication between staff, so that children understand what is happening now and next in the daily routines. Inspection #10233570 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185318) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. The manager liaises closely with parents and other professionals to support children's specific learning needs, to help provide a consistent approach. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities to play and explore outside. They demonstrate their physical skills while they climb up steps and 'whoosh' down the slide, and learn about the natural world by helping staff to plant and grow strawberries. ## Google Reviews of Elveden Pre-School 5.0 (1 Google review) Annie H 8 years ago My little boy has his last day at this preschool tomorrow. The staff are very supportive and are amazing with all the kids, really lovely warm feel to the school. He's made so many friends and he and I will be sad to say good bye. Brilliant little school. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBcFB5V3JRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a11aa6b0adbb1:0xc9c48a5938ed5506) Reviews from Google for Elveden Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14538897612870604038&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2013 - April 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - February 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Elveden Pre-School ### What type of nursery is Elveden Pre-School? ### What is Elveden Pre-School working on improving? ### Which area does Elveden Pre-School serve? ### Is Elveden Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded places does Elveden Pre-School accept? ### How does Elveden Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Uttoxeter Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Elveden Pre-School. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Uttoxeter · ST14 7BY 3.7(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-ltd-st14-7by-2689185 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Happy Hours @ Picknalls Uttoxeter · ST14 7QL 4.3(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-picknalls-st14-7ql-2829934 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Uttoxeter Uttoxeter · ST14 7PG 4.7(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-uttoxeter-st14-7pg-ey547298 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Small Oaks Ashbourne · DE6 5NA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-oaks-de6-5na-2534149 - Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Cedar Tree Rocester Uttoxeter · ST14 5JU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cedar-tree-rocester-st14-5ju-2735207 - Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Chapel Street Nursery @ Checkley Stoke-on-Trent · ST10 4NB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chapel-street-nursery-checkley-st10-4nb-2703797 See all nurseries in Uttoxeter →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Uttoxeter ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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