--- title: "Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school, Settle | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/freda-s-community-playgroup-and-pre-school-bd24-0bu-2612286 description: "Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school in Settle — 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 # Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0BU · North Yorkshire Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire ## About this early years setting Freda's Nursery, with a history dating back to 1973 as Marshfield Playgroup, is a highly regarded childcare setting in Craven. Now housed in the former Settle Middle School, this registered charity operates under the guidance of voluntary management trustees. The nursery is structured into three distinct rooms: the Bumblebee room for infants aged 6 months to 2 years, the Caterpillar room catering to 2-3 year olds, and the Butterfly room designed for 3-5 year olds in their pre-school phase. Each room is thoughtfully arranged to foster development, with the Bumblebee room offering a cosy, neutral environment, the Caterpillar room providing dedicated spaces for messy play and role-playing, and the Butterfly room focusing on school readiness. Freda's Nursery boasts impressive outdoor facilities including a small play area for babies, an allotment for growing fruits and vegetables, and a large main play area featuring a willow den, pirate ship, and water wall. The nursery prides itself on its stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that aim to develop confident, independent individuals who find joy in learning. What it's like Children are happy at this warm and welcoming nursery. Babies flourish with care from staff who are incredibly in tune with their needs. Children are curious and enthusiastic learners enjoying engaging and purposeful experiences. They learn about being positive community members through visits and participation in local projects. Charity-run Established since 1973 Extensive outdoor areas ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges a flat hourly rate for all children regardless of age, with sessions running between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Extended early morning and late afternoon half-hours are available. Breakfast is included for early arrivals, while snacks and hot lunches can be purchased separately or provided by parents. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Hourly Rate £7.50 / hour - Extended half hour (early drop-off/late pick-up) £6 / session - Snack £0.50 / session - Hot lunch £3 / session Good to know - More than one session per week is strongly recommended to help children settle. - Breakfast is included at no extra cost for children starting before 8:30am. - Healthy snacks are charged extra, or parents can choose to provide their own. - Hot lunches can be purchased but must be ordered monthly in advance, or parents can pack a lunch. - Government funding and Tax-Free Childcare are accepted. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am and 5:00pm Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full Day, Sessional Care Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school Last inspected 8 December 2022 · Jessica Copland Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy in a warm and welcoming nursery. - Babies flourish with staff who are in tune with their needs. - Children are curious and enthusiastic learners, making good progress. - Children learn about community through visits and projects. - Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum, and staff support children with SEND to a high level. Areas to develop - 1 help children to develop their sense of what is right and wrong through providing them with specific and purposeful praise - 2 enhance supervision arrangements to target mentoring and coaching, to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level. Inspection #10263399 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205030) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that their children love coming here and enjoy each day. > Parents and carers compliment the 'family feel' of this setting. > They report that they are happy with how well their children are cared for by the 'lovely staff'. 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 very well with wider professionals to ensure plans for children are delivered with integrity. This enables all children with SEND to achieve their full potential. Outdoor space Children enjoy being active in the large outdoor area. They develop their physical skills as they climb and explore. Children grow plants and herbs in the allotment. They tend to the nature area and observe insects in the 'bug hotel'. This helps to develop children's understanding of the world around them. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 December 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205030) ## Frequently asked about Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school ### What type of early years setting is Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### What is known about the staff team at Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school? ### What curriculum does Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school follow? ### Who established Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school? ### How did Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Settle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school. - Ofsted: Good 5.2 mi ### Chipmonks Day Nursery Hellifield Skipton · BD23 4HA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chipmonks-day-nursery-hellifield-bd23-4ha-ey561543 - Ofsted: Good 9.0 mi ### Sparkles Carnforth · LA6 3DJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sparkles-la6-3dj-ey548493 - Ofsted: Good 9.2 mi ### Kidz Day Nursery Carnforth · LA6 3BT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-la6-3bt-ey479648 See all nurseries in Settle →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Settle ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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