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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup # Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Village Hall, Main Street, Skipton, BD23 6RE · North Yorkshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup is a long-standing, not-for-profit community organisation operating as a registered charity (number 1036590) for over 50 years. Established in 1967 by local parents, the playgroup maintains its founding values by offering a small, caring, friendly, and inclusive environment that prioritises each child's individual physical, emotional, social, communication, and intellectual development. The setting welcomes children from two years old until they transition to primary school, providing a fun, exciting, and stimulating space for play and learning. The playgroup aims to help children explore their capabilities and limits while experiencing a variety of emotions within a flexible and supportive atmosphere. Since April 2017, they have expanded their offerings to include an Out of School Club and holiday provision for children aged 5 to 12 through their Embsay Explorer’s Club. Being a member of the Early Years Alliance, the playgroup achieved an 'Outstanding' Ofsted judgement consecutively, with the latest in March 2022. Ofsted highlighted the inspirational and highly competent staff, the parent management committee's commitment to excellence, children's rapid progress due to robust planning and assessment, and the superb partnership with parents that ensures children feel secure and prepared for future learning. Our ethos Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup aims to provide a fun, exciting, and stimulating space for play and learning, prioritising each child's individual physical, emotional, social, communication, and intellectual development within a caring, friendly, and inclusive environment. The playgroup helps children explore their capabilities and limits while experiencing a variety of emotions in a flexible and supportive atmosphere. What it's like Children flourish at this unique pre-school and are extremely happy and settled. They develop trusting bonds with their key person and the staff team, and show they feel safe. Children are provided with high-quality care in a calm and stimulating home-from-home learning environment. Charity-run Ofsted Outstanding Community-focused ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges an hourly rate for two, three, and four-year-olds, with term-time funded hours available. Additional fees apply for optional meals and snacks. Before and after school clubs, as well as a holiday club for children aged two to eleven, are also available. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Hourly rate for 2, 3 and 4 year olds £8.00 / hour - Breakfast £1.00 / session - Morning snack £1.00 / session - Light afternoon tea £1.00 / session - Breakfast Club (7.30am to 9am including breakfast) £6.00 / session See 4 more Good to know - Funded hours are term-time only and can be used on any day between 7.30am and 5.30pm. - Optional charges apply for breakfast, morning snack, and afternoon tea for children using funded hours. - Holiday club bookings must be paid for in advance to secure a place. - No refunds are given for holiday club cancellations within two weeks of starting, unless the place is resold. - Sibling discounts are not available. - Childcare vouchers are accepted for fee payments. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10117718 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180568)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400454) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://embsaypreschool.co.uk) The Village Hall, Main Street, Skipton, BD23 6RE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.98631/53.98039/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Skipton - [Day nurseries in Skipton](/search?q=Skipton) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=embsay-with-eastby-pre-school-playgroup-bd23-6re-400454) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, with some holiday provision. Session types Full day, Before and After School Club, Holiday Club Age range 2 years to 12 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 1 March 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish at this unique pre-school and are extremely happy and settled. They develop trusting bonds with their key person and the staff team, and show they feel safe. Children are provided with high-quality care in a calm and stimulating home-from-home learning environment. Inspector highlights - Children make outstanding progress from their starting points and teaching is consistently of the highest quality. - Children move very confidently between inside and outside and make their own play choices from an interesting variety of activities. - Numeracy skills and language skills are well supported and developed throughout the daily routine. - Highly skilled, well-qualified and experienced staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. - Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise, with many opportunities for physical activity and development of fine motor skills. Inspection #10117718 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180568) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The highly skilled, well-qualified and experienced staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. They access specific training to continually develop their professional skills and improve their already excellent practice. For example, knowledge gained from recent speech and language training has been used to benefit children with specific language needs. Outdoor space Children move very confidently between inside and outside and make their own play choices from the interesting variety of activities on offer. The outside areas are used particularly well to enrich children's learning. For example, children plant and tend to their vegetables, pick and wash the produce they grow and eat it for their snack. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They have many opportunities to be physical active. ## Parent Reviews of Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0ANP7vpc8NbhoN1TOmCb-4x-P__4gOdE5RW6H2R1u74NjnC1nGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kimberley Ogden 5 years ago My children love it here. They go to breakfast and afterschool club. Staff are very friendly and the premises is lovely clean and tidy [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpcE12Y1NREAE!2m1!1s0x487bf3ffe29d376f:0xf50a449a8269630) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKizoe9dLwhU_BdUIACDFgyv_t3lvCKECgb_CaYhX9jEcSKDg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steven Ridsdale 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsODR2RnR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bf3ffe29d376f:0xf50a449a8269630) Reviews from Google for Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1103562544966440496&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2009 - March 2022 Outstanding - March 2015 Outstanding - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup ### What is the address of Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### What is the capacity at Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup? ### Which funded hours does the nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Skipton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Embsay Children's Centre Skipton · BD23 6RQ ](/nursery/embsay-children-s-centre-bd23-6rq-400136) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.7 mi ### First Steps Nursery Skipton · BD23 2JP ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-bd23-2jp-ey259565) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Brougham Street Nursery School Skipton · BD23 2ES ](/nursery/brougham-street-nursery-school-bd23-2es-ey396595) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Skipton · BD23 1TE ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-bd23-1te-ey372710) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Little Acorns Nursery Skipton · BD23 2UE ](/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-bd23-2ue-2782041) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Little Acorns Nursery Skipton · BD23 2UE ](/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-bd23-2ue-2706000) [See all nurseries in Skipton →](/search?q=Skipton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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