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James Oglethorpe Pre-School # James Oglethorpe Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB · Havering Number of places 56 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Havering About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 20pm. The pre-school received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 4th July 2025. Children at James Oglethorpe Pre-School thrive in a warm and nurturing environment, forming strong and positive relationships with staff and peers. The dedicated team, comprising well-qualified and observant individuals, has a secure understanding of each child's unique needs and interests. Staff carefully assess individual children's needs and work closely with parents and carers to plan appropriate next steps. Should additional support be required, the pre-school proactively requests assistance from external agencies in a timely manner. The pre-school provides a well-planned and stimulating curriculum, tailored to children's interests and developmental stages, which supports them in making good progress. Staff act as excellent role models, promoting politeness and kindness, and their behaviour expectations are high. During snack times, staff encourage children to develop good hygiene and self-care habits by prompting them to wash their hands before eating. The pre-school also consistently supports children's communication and language development throughout the day by introducing new vocabulary during activities such as sharing books, songs, and rhymes. What it's like Children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment, forming strong, positive relationships with staff and peers. Staff tailor a well-planned and stimulating curriculum to children's interests and developmental stages, enabling them to make good progress. Staff are excellent role models, promoting politeness and kindness. Nurturing environment Strong relationships Well-planned curriculum Excellent role models Good progress Supportive of SEND ## Key facts Opening hours 8.20am to 3.20pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for James Oglethorpe Pre-School Last inspected 4 July 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 thrive in a warm and nurturing environment, forming strong, positive relationships with staff and peers. Staff tailor a well-planned and stimulating curriculum to children's interests and developmental stages, enabling them to make good progress. Staff are excellent role models, promoting politeness and kindness. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment. - Staff are excellent role models and behaviour expectations are high. - Staff plan transitions for children with care and sensitivity. - Leaders and managers run the pre-school with care and compassion, to create a place where all children and families are welcomed. - Staff consistently support children's communication and language development throughout the day. Areas to develop - 1 review snack times so children have opportunities to do things for themselves to help promote their independence and self-help skills - 2 introduce a broad range of resources and opportunities to support children's understanding of cultural differences and practices. Inspection #10398111 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283878) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of James Oglethorpe Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10398111 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283878)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547924) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=james-oglethorpe-pre-school-rm14-3nb-ey547924) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff carefully assess each child's needs and work sensitively with parents and carers to plan appropriate next steps. When additional support is required, the pre-school requests support from external agencies in a timely manner. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspection history Date: October 2019 - July 2025 Good - October 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about James Oglethorpe Pre-School ### How is James Oglethorpe Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at James Oglethorpe Pre-School? ### How does the pre-school support children with SEND? ### What is James Oglethorpe Pre-School working to improve? ### Whereabouts is James Oglethorpe Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Upminster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to James Oglethorpe Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Lottie & Ollie Cranham · RM14 1DY ](/nursery/lottie-ollie-ltd-rm14-1dy-ey467265) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Storybook Day Nursery Upminster · RM14 1XN ](/nursery/storybook-day-nursery-rm14-1xn-ey491961) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Moor Lane Church Upminster · RM14 1HN ](/nursery/moor-lane-church-rm14-1hn-ey501035) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Railway Children Upminster Upminster · RM14 2SJ ](/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-rm14-2sj-2649496) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### The Railway Children Upminster 2 Upminster · RM14 2SJ ](/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2-rm14-2sj-2798982) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### St Laurence Pre School Upminster · RM14 2BB ](/nursery/st-laurence-pre-school-rm14-2bb-ey563059) [See all nurseries in Upminster →](/search?q=Upminster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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