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Epsom Playhouse Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Concorde Hall, Epsom Air Scouts, EPSOM, KT19 8SR · Surrey
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Epsom Playhouse Pre-School operates as a registered charity, serving local families by reinvesting all proceeds back into the school. It is overseen by an elected Management Committee, comprising volunteer parents, carers, and community members, who function as the charity trustees.

This committee convenes bi-termly to address various aspects such as operations, staffing, resources, budgeting, fundraising, event planning, and policy reviews. The Pre-School achieved a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted in April 2023.

The staff are highly experienced, with most holding an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years care and education, and all undergo thorough background checks. They are committed to continuous professional development, covering critical areas like the Early Years Foundation Stage, special educational needs, safeguarding, and first aid.

The Pre-School strictly adheres to government-mandated staff-to-child ratios, ensuring one practitioner for every five two-year-old children.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and confidently leave their parents and carers. They learn to take care of their own belongings and demonstrate a good sense of belonging. Children are very happy and settled in this friendly pre-school, thoroughly enjoying sensory play and exploring resources with curiosity.

Charity-runOfsted rated "GOOD"Experienced and qualified staffFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for morning sessions, lunch club extensions, and full days. Families receiving government funding are asked for a voluntary contribution each half term to support the pre-school's running costs. Ad-hoc extra sessions can be booked on the day subject to availability.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Morning session£25.00 / session
  • Lunch club£7.50 / day
  • Full day£50.00 / day
  • Extra session (Last Minute Drop Off)£25.00 / session

Good to know

  • Voluntary contributions are requested from funded families each half term.
  • Lunch club is available to extend morning sessions.
  • Ad-hoc extra sessions can be booked on the day subject to space.
  • Payments are accepted via cash, bank transfer, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare.

Key facts

Session types

Morning Session, Full Day, Lunch Club, Last Minute Drop Off - Extra Sessions

Opening hours

9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

2 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Epsom Playhouse Pre-School

Last inspected 21 April 2023 · Kelly Lane

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and confidently leave their parents and carers. They learn to take care of their own belongings and demonstrate a good sense of belonging. Children are very happy and settled in this friendly pre-school, thoroughly enjoying sensory play and exploring resources with curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about delivering an inclusive setting and has developed a good curriculum, focusing on children's speech and social skills.
  • Staff have taken part in a programme to support children's behaviour and share strategies to support children's emotions.
  • Children make good progress in their speech, with staff introducing new words and sensitively correcting mistakes.
  • Staff teach children to develop their independence, such as putting on coats and boots to play outside, and give them time to succeed in self-care.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to a high level through close work with parents and external agencies.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to link the implementation of planned activities more securely to the children's next steps, to further the good learning opportunities in place overall
  • 2develop an effective coaching and mentoring system to help staff raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.
Inspection #10208769 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complementary about the care and education their children receive.

They comment on how they are 'always kept informed' about their child's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to a high level. Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for all children. The manager acts with integrity to ensure children with SEND receive the highest level of support. For example, staff complete specific training to support children's individual needs. This means staff are fully informed about any care or developmental needs to support children.

Outdoor space

Children confidently put their coats and boots on to play out in the rain. If children become wet and need to change their clothes, staff give them plenty of time to succeed in their self-care.

Parent Reviews of Epsom Playhouse Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Yen-Hsiu Shen
5 months ago

Emilia stayed her for 1.5 years, really happy with the nursery, and teachers are great, will definitely send second one to here after 2.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • April 2016Good
  • May 2011Good

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