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Frittenden Pre-School # Frittenden Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2DD · Kent Number of places 14 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Frittenden Pre-School, located in Cranbrook, Kent, is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" early years setting dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young children. The pre-school emphasises a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, share, laugh, and grow through engaging activities and deep exploration. Staff adopt a highly personalised approach to settling children, ensuring a smooth transition and building strong partnerships with parents right from the start. This focus on individual development ensures that children consistently build knowledge and skills, preparing them effectively for their next educational stages. The pre-school prides itself on cultivating impeccable behaviour and exceptional kindness among its pupils. As a charity-run, parent-led committee pre-school, it relies on community support and fundraising to acquire essential resources, ensuring all children, regardless of voluntary contributions, have access to healthy snacks, diverse resources, and enriching activities. Our ethos Frittenden Pre-School is dedicated to fostering a love of learning by encouraging children to learn, share, laugh, and grow through engaging activities and deep exploration in a nurturing environment. They employ a personalised approach to settling children and building parent partnerships, focusing on individual development to prepare them for future education. The pre-school also aims to cultivate impeccable behaviour and exceptional kindness. What it's like Children happily leave their parents and rush in to this pre-school, settling quickly and engaging with kind and loving staff. They confidently explore their emotions and make predictions during daily investigations, such as testing materials for the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" bridge. Younger children delight in sensory play, while older children eagerly engage in challenging activities, role-play, crafts, and independent resource selection. Ofsted Outstanding Charity-run Parent-led Committee ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on an hourly rate for unfunded hours or hours exceeding the standard entitlement. A voluntary contribution is requested per session to cover healthy snacks, although all children receive snacks regardless of payment. Invoices are issued to all parents detailing hours attended and funding details. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Voluntary snack contribution £0.50 / session - Hourly fee £7.50 / hour Good to know - A voluntary contribution is requested per session towards healthy snacks. - All children receive snacks and activities regardless of voluntary contributions or fundraising participation. - Invoices show hours attended and funding details. - Accepts Tax-Free Childcare and various childcare voucher providers. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Frittenden Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276249 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213307)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127200) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=frittenden-pre-school-tn17-2dd-127200) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 3pm, and Friday, from 9am to 1pm Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Frittenden Pre-School Last inspected 2 March 2023 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 happily leave their parents and rush in to this pre-school, settling quickly and engaging with kind and loving staff. They confidently explore their emotions and make predictions during daily investigations, such as testing materials for the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" bridge. Younger children delight in sensory play, while older children eagerly engage in challenging activities, role-play, crafts, and independent resource selection. Inspector highlights - Staff have a highly individual approach to settling children and work closely with parents. - Children's experiences fully and consistently build knowledge and skills for the next stage of their education. - The pre-school is outstanding at forging links with other settings that children attend. - Staff ensure that children are prominent contributors to the local community through activities like weekly trips to a local care facility. - Children's behaviour and attitudes are impeccable, and they are exceptionally kind. Inspection #10276249 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213307) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are exceptionally happy with the setting. > They report that their children are extremely happy and that there are strong links between the pre-school and home. > They praise the staff for their admirable work in supporting the local community. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with great speed to ensure they have opportunities to reach their full potential. This means that children receive specialist support and intervention as quickly as possible. Outdoor space Outside, children's physical skills develop when they confidently climb a huge slide. They relish blowing into a giant hoop to make bubbles, guessing the size it will be and how long it will last. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: September 2014 - March 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Frittenden Pre-School ### How did Frittenden Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### How can Frittenden Pre-School be contacted? ### What curriculum approach is mentioned on the website? ### What size of nursery is Frittenden Pre-School? ### From what age does Frittenden Pre-School accept children? ### When is Frittenden Pre-School open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cranbrook Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Frittenden Pre-School. - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.2 mi ### Daisy's Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN12 0AB ](/nursery/daisy-s-day-nursery-tn12-0ab-2821459) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Headcorn Preschool Ashford · TN27 9NR ](/nursery/headcorn-preschool-tn27-9nr-2644699) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Poppys Day Nursery Staplehurst · TN12 0BU ](/nursery/poppys-day-nursery-ltd-tn12-0bu-ey373346) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.7 mi ### Bridges Day Nursery Ashford · TN27 9SX 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/bridges-day-nursery-limited-tn27-9sx-2863818) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Biddenden PlaySchool Ashford · TN27 8AL ](/nursery/biddenden-playschool-tn27-8al-ey350040) [See all nurseries in Cranbrook →](/search?q=Cranbrook) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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