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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School # Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Fountains Playgroup & Pre School, Grantley, RIPON, HG4 3PJ · North Yorkshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School is a non-profit registered charity operating in a dedicated facility within the village of Grantley, near Ripon. The playgroup is registered with Ofsted and nurtures children from 24 months up to school age in a serene rural environment. The ethos is centred on fostering a supportive atmosphere where each child's individual growth is encouraged, allowing them to reach their full potential. The experienced and dedicated team collaborates with parents and carers to tailor each child's educational journey, promoting curiosity, enthusiasm, self-assurance, and positive social interactions. They pride themselves on a strong, stable team with low turnover, understanding the anxieties parents might face during separation and therefore nurturing children with empathy and care. The fees collected directly benefit the school, ensuring resources are reinvested into providing a high-quality early education experience. Our ethos The nursery's ethos is centred on fostering a supportive atmosphere where each child's individual growth is encouraged, allowing them to reach their full potential. They promote curiosity, enthusiasm, self-assurance, and positive social interactions through collaboration with parents and a strong, stable team that nurtures children with empathy and care. What it's like Children are happy, confident and independent learners. They smile and laugh throughout the day, receiving an excellent level of care and attention from staff. Children develop excellent independence skills, finding and putting on their outdoor shoes and coat in preparation for outdoor play. Charity-run Rural Setting Experienced Staff Low Staff Turnover ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare - Hourly fee (unfunded / additional hours) £5.90 / hour - School lunches £2.80 / day - Voluntary consumables (per half term) £15 / week ## Key facts Age range 24 months to school age Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10279757 Lead inspector Jane Mumby Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216245)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400414) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fountains-playgroup-and-pre-school-hg4-3pj-400414) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School Last inspected 29 March 2023 · Jane Mumby 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 are happy, confident and independent learners. They smile and laugh throughout the day, receiving an excellent level of care and attention from staff. Children develop excellent independence skills, finding and putting on their outdoor shoes and coat in preparation for outdoor play. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent progress in their learning. - Staff are skilled in identifying children's current stages of development and plan fun, relevant, and interesting activities. - Children share stories and sing action songs as a key part of their day, developing listening and attention skills. - Staff provide resources in the indoor and outdoor environments to follow children's interests, provide challenge and fun. - Children have good social skills and play collaboratively, with any minor disagreements resolved sensitively by skilled staff. Areas to develop - 1 provide activities that provide more choice for children so that they can express themselves creatively - 2 support children to learn more about diversity and provide them with a more accurate view of modern Britain. Inspection #10279757 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216245) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents say how pleased they are that their child can experience their early education sessions within the pre-school." > "They comment on how well the staff team know their child and how they go above and beyond to help them develop and learn." > "They feel that their children are safe and happy within the pre-school and are delighted that their children have had a positive early years experience." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with additional needs are supported well. Staff use their knowledge of child development to help children and families put strategies in place to help them to make good progress. Outdoor space In preparation for outdoor play, children find their outdoor shoes and coat, trying to put them on themselves. Outside, children use large wooden blocks to make bridges and see the flow of water on wall-mounted drainpipes. Inspection history Date: September 2010 - March 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - June 2014 Good - September 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School ### What part of the country is Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School in? ### What fees are published for attendance? ### How can Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in RIPON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Yellow Ribbon Pre School Ripon · HG4 2RD ](/nursery/yellow-ribbon-pre-school-hg4-2rd-ey361345) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Happylands Nursery/Playgroup Ripon · HG4 1TG ](/nursery/happylands-nursery-playgroup-hg4-1tg-ey493426) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Busy Bees at Ripon Ripon · HG4 2RN 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kindercare-hg4-2rn-ey300452) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 4.9 mi ### Stepping Stones Ripon · HG4 2AJ ](/nursery/stepping-stones-hg4-2aj-ey221441) [See all nurseries in RIPON →](/search?q=RIPON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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