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Gayton Pre School # Gayton Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Gayton Primary School, Gayton Road, Wirral, CH60 8PZ · Wirral Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Wirral About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Gayton Pre-School, established in 1991, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years within the grounds of Gayton Primary School. The pre-school adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, focusing on making learning happy, active, exciting, fun, and secure, ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition to school. They aim to foster each child's natural curiosity and encourage them to explore and develop at their own pace, striving to reach their full potential. Our ethos Gayton Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, aiming to make learning "happy, active, exciting, fun, and secure." They focus on fostering children's natural curiosity and supporting their individual pace of development to help them reach their full potential and prepare for school. What it's like Staff place children and their families at the heart of everything they do, providing a warm welcome and getting to know each child well. They use gathered information to ensure children Established 1991 EYFS Framework Ages 2-4 years ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.gayton.wirral.sch.uk/page/strategic-development/148128) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3.15pm. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1991 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gayton Pre School Last inspected 11 September 2024 · Denise Farrington 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 Staff place children and their families at the heart of everything they do, providing a warm welcome and getting to know each child well. They use gathered information to ensure children Inspector highlights - Children arrive to a wide variety of activities based upon their interests, helping them to settle quickly. - Children are supported to share and take turns as they play, helping them to develop friendships. - Staff plan a unique and well-sequenced curriculum, carefully assessing what children know to build upon their learning. - Staff place high-priority on supporting children to develop their confidence and independence. - The incredibly close staff team feel well supported, offered a wide range of supervision and professional development opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to enhance their teaching skills further so that they consistently support less confident children to benefit fully from the learning opportunities provided. Inspection #10350893 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258419) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gayton Pre School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10350893 Lead inspector Denise Farrington Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258419)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306391) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gayton-pre-school-ch60-8pz-306391) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value all the fun and exciting activities staff and leaders organise. They feel involved in their children's learning and appreciate the suggestions staff make about how they can best support their child's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly recognise if gaps emerge in children's development. They swiftly implement targeted plans and where appropriate, seek the support of outside agencies, to ensure that children's needs are consistently met. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - September 2024 Good - October 2015 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Gayton Pre School ### What size of nursery is Gayton Pre School? ### When is Gayton Pre School open? ### What kind of childcare setting is Gayton Pre School? ### How does settling in work at Gayton Pre School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wirral Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gayton Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Heswall Wirral · CH60 5RJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-heswall-ch60-5rj-2748085) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Gayton Nursery Wirral · CH60 1XG ](/nursery/gayton-nursery-ch60-1xg-ey378710) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Barnston Buddies Wirral · CH60 1XW ](/nursery/barnston-buddies-ch60-1xw-2693219) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Bramblings, Parkgate Day Nursery and Pre school Neston · CH64 6QJ ](/nursery/bramblings-parkgate-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ch64-6qj-ey429288) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Treetops Oaklands Neston · CH64 3RH ](/nursery/treetops-oaklands-ch64-3rh-ey272673) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Auntie Jayne's House Wirral · CH61 3UW ](/nursery/auntie-jayne-s-house-ch61-3uw-ey346178) [See all nurseries in Wirral →](/search?q=Wirral) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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