--- title: "Holgate Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Holgate Preschool, a nursery in York — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Their staff maintain \"good relationships with parents and external professionals involved in a child's care\" to ensure a consistent and tailored approach to meeting each child's individual needs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Holgate Preschool encourage physical development and outdoor play?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Holgate Preschool places a high priority on children's health, offering them daily opportunities to exercise and develop physical skills through outdoor play. \"Younger children show delight as staff celebrate when they manage to push extra large hula hoops down the garden for the first time.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Holgate Preschool cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Holgate Preschool provides care for children within the age range of 2 to 4 years old, offering a nurturing environment designed for this important stage of early development." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Holgate Preschool support children's communication and language?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Holgate Preschool staff are dedicated to fostering strong communication and language skills in children. 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Holgate Preschool # Holgate Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE · York Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority York About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Holgate Preschool, situated in York (YO24 4AE), is currently in the process of developing a new website. While specific details about their programmes, facilities, and team are not yet available, the preschool is actively working to launch a comprehensive online presence. Prospective families are encouraged to stay updated for future announcements regarding the new website, which will likely provide further information on their early years provision and offerings. The preschool is dedicated to enhancing its digital platform to better communicate with the community and showcase its educational environment for young children. What it's like Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment and show trusting relationships with staff, seeking them out for reassurance and celebrating accomplishments. Staff carefully plan activities based on individual interests and needs, with a focus on developing communication and language skills. ## 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 →](http://www.holgatepreschool.org.uk/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Holgate Preschool Last inspected 24 June 2025 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 benefit from a warm and welcoming environment and show trusting relationships with staff, seeking them out for reassurance and celebrating accomplishments. Staff carefully plan activities based on individual interests and needs, with a focus on developing communication and language skills. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills. - The key-person system is effective, with staff knowing children well and assessing their progress. - Staff have good relationships with parents and external professionals to ensure consistent support for children. - Children develop good mathematical skills and learn about similarities and differences. Areas to develop - 1 develop practice further to ensure that staff respond to children's emerging needs and that their individual targets are consistently implemented in practice - 2 provide further opportunities to develop children's understanding of the world beyond their own experiences. Inspection #10395003 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283310) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Holgate Preschool Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10395003 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283310)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321496) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.holgatepreschool.org.uk/) Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.10995/53.95529/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near York - [Day nurseries in York](/search?q=York) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=holgate-preschool-yo24-4ae-321496) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have good relationships with parents and external professionals involved in a child's care. They share information effectively about the progress a child is making in each setting they attend. Together, they plan next step learning targets and strategies according to the child's individual needs to promote a consistent approach and ensure children's needs are met in all settings they attend. Outdoor space Staff give high priority to children's health, providing them with daily opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills during outdoor play. Younger children show delight as staff celebrate when they manage to push extra large hula hoops down the garden for the first time. Inspection history Date: March 2011 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - January 2019 Outstanding - June 2015 Good - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Holgate Preschool ### What is Holgate Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Holgate Preschool? ### Does Holgate Preschool offer funded hours for childcare? ### Does Holgate Preschool provide support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### How does Holgate Preschool encourage physical development and outdoor play? ### What age range does Holgate Preschool cater for? ### How does Holgate Preschool support children's communication and language? ### How can I contact Holgate Preschool? ## About the setting Holgate Preschool registered in 1992. The setting employs nine members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications. It opens Monday to Friday during term time only, from 9am until 2pm, and provides funded early education places for all eligible children. 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