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Holt Pre-School # Holt Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2025) · The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RA · Wiltshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery C Primary School, the pre-school provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for up to 28 children, from two years old until they commence primary education. The pre-school emphasises a happy, safe, warm, and inclusive atmosphere, catering to individual needs and fostering freedom of choice and growth. They are committed to continuous quality improvement, actively participating in the Bristol Standards Scheme. Children benefit from visits to The Courts National Trust gardens as part of their Forest Schools programme, and the pre-school boasts a lovely outdoor area, a mud kitchen, and access to the primary school's spacious grounds and play equipment. The team is experienced and well-qualified, maintaining a high adult-to-child ratio to ensure personalised attention and development for each child. A key person system is in place, and learning journey books are created to document each child's experiences and progress, encouraging parental involvement in their child's learning. Our ethos Holt Pre-School is committed to providing a happy, safe, warm, and inclusive atmosphere that caters to individual needs and fosters freedom of choice and growth. They incorporate a Forest Schools programme and utilise a key person system to ensure personalised attention and document children's progress through learning journey books, encouraging parental involvement. What it's like Children thrive in this engaging and motivational environment. They excitedly arrive and are greeted by extremely caring and dedicated staff. Relationships between staff, children and parents are exceptionally strong, helping children feel safe and secure as they play and learn. Ofsted Outstanding Community pre-school Forest School programme High staff-to-child ratio New eco-friendly building (2025) ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged hourly based on the child's age for any hours not covered by government funding. Additional voluntary charges are requested for consumables on an hourly basis and for celebrations and snacks on an annual basis. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Funded spaces are available for eligible children from two years old. - Non-funded hours are charged at hourly rates. - Accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare. - Voluntary hourly charge applies for consumables like baking and craft items. - Voluntary annual charge applies to cover birthday cakes, gifts, and snacks. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Holt Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10372671 Lead inspector Mikaela Jauncey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277479)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476801) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.holtpreschool.co.uk/) The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RA [© 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#/-2.19489/51.35731/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Trowbridge - [Day nurseries in Trowbridge](/search?q=Trowbridge) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=holt-pre-school-ba14-6ra-ey476801) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 15:00 during Wiltshire term times. Breakfast Club 8:00 - 9:00. Session types Morning session (9:00-12:00), Lunch (12:00-13:00), Afternoon session (13:00-15:00), Breakfast Club (8:00-9:00) Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Holt Pre-School Last inspected 24 April 2025 · Mikaela Jauncey 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 thrive in this engaging and motivational environment. They excitedly arrive and are greeted by extremely caring and dedicated staff. Relationships between staff, children and parents are exceptionally strong, helping children feel safe and secure as they play and learn. Inspector highlights - Children show high levels of independence in their learning and self-care. - Children show they are extremely confident and curious learners. - Leaders and managers have designed a highly ambitious and broad curriculum. - Staff consistently provide children with opportunities to recall previous learning. - Professional development opportunities are thoughtfully chosen to have the greatest impact on children's learning. Inspection #10372671 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277479) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak extremely highly of the setting. > They comment on how staff are nurturing, caring, supportive and approachable. > Parents appreciate the strong communication they receive about their children's progress and learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enthusiastically select their own activities and resources, create their own games, and challenge themselves inside and outdoors. Staff seek children's views on how they want to develop their new outside area and involve them in risk assessing the environment. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: June 2016 - April 2025 Outstanding - April 2019 Good - June 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Holt Pre-School ### Is Holt Pre-School a private nursery? ### What stands out about Holt Pre-School? ### How many children are on roll at Holt Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare hours does Holt Pre-School accept? ### Does Holt Pre-School take babies? ### What curriculum approach does Holt Pre-School use? ### How are food and snacks handled at Holt Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Trowbridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Holt Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Leigh Cottage Childcare Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 1SH ](/nursery/leigh-cottage-childcare-ba15-1sh-2644432) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Trowbridge Trowbridge · BA14 7GW 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-trowbridge-ba14-7gw-ey239505) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Snapdragons Nursery Atworth Melksham · SN12 8JW ](/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-atworth-sn12-8jw-145837) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Seesaw 2 Trowbridge · BA14 7HW ](/nursery/seesaw-2-ba14-7hw-145824) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Wallys Day Nursery Trowbridge · BA14 8LN ](/nursery/wallys-day-nursery-limited-ba14-8ln-2817494) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Longscroft Children's Nursery School Trowbridge · BA14 9BL ](/nursery/longscroft-children-s-nursery-school-ba14-9bl-ey441907) [See all nurseries in Trowbridge →](/search?q=Trowbridge) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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