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Jungle Hut Pre School # Jungle Hut Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · St Gregory's C of E Primary School, New Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ · Dorset Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Jungle Hut Pre School, established in 1993, is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years, operating Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3 pm, during term-time only. Situated on the grounds of St Gregory's C of E Primary School, the pre-school provides a nurturing environment where children settle easily and feel safe. The dedicated staff, five of whom hold relevant Level 3 qualifications, foster a broad curriculum that supports good overall progress, as noted in the latest Ofsted inspection on 12/10/2022, where the nursery received a "Good" rating. Children are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities, from filling buckets with sand and natural materials to participating in daily routines like tidy-up time, showing pride in their helpfulness. Outdoor learning is a significant part of the experience, with children enjoying active play on the school playing field. They develop physical skills by navigating a large wooden pirate ship, crossing a "wobbly bridge," and climbing across static tyres. This focus on both indoor and outdoor activities helps children develop their early understanding of the world, literacy skills, and imaginative play, such as dressing dolls or running a role-play cafe. Parents frequently commend the staff for their supportive approach and the positive progress their children make. What it's like Children settle easily and feel safe, responding positively to caring staff and enjoying playing with friends. They become engrossed in activities like filling buckets with sand and mixing in natural materials, beginning to initiate their own ideas. Children recognise and help with daily routines, showing pride in their helpfulness, and staff provide a broad curriculum supporting good overall progress. Engaging outdoor play Broad curriculum Supportive staff Good progress Literacy development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1993 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jungle Hut Pre School Last inspected 12 October 2022 · Mary Daniel 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 settle easily and feel safe, responding positively to caring staff and enjoying playing with friends. They become engrossed in activities like filling buckets with sand and mixing in natural materials, beginning to initiate their own ideas. Children recognise and help with daily routines, showing pride in their helpfulness, and staff provide a broad curriculum supporting good overall progress. Inspector highlights - Children settle easily to play and demonstrate that they feel safe. - Staff provide a broad curriculum that supports children to make good progress overall. - Children develop their early understanding of the world and literacy skills well. - Staff encourage children's good behaviour effectively. - Children have fun using up their energy, such as when running around the school playing field. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the arrangements for monitoring staff practice to ensure staff support all children's next steps of learning consistently well - 2 strengthen the sharing of information with other providers children attend, to provide a more continuous approach to support their care and learning needs. Inspection #10257993 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198902) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jungle Hut Pre School Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10257993 Lead inspector Mary Daniel Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198902)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141105) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=jungle-hut-pre-school-dt10-1pz-141105) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say staff are very supportive to them and their children > their children are happy and make good progress Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy physical play outdoors, running around the school playing field. They hold onto a rope to climb a ramp onto a large wooden pirate ship, confidently cross a 'wobbly bridge', and jump and climb across static tyres in the playground. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good - September 2018 Good - October 2017 Requires improvement - May 2016 Good - April 2016 Good - March 2013 Requires improvement - March 2013 Requires improvement - July 2009 Good - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Jungle Hut Pre School ### Does Jungle Hut Pre School have an Ofsted rating? ### Which funded hours does Jungle Hut Pre School accept? ### What kind of childcare setting is Jungle Hut Pre School? ### What are the opening hours at Jungle Hut Pre School? ### How big is Jungle Hut Pre School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sturminster Newton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Jungle Hut Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Stower Vale Pre-School Gillingham · SP8 5LX ](/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-sp8-5lx-139377) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### Stalbridge Pre-School Stalbridge · DT10 2LP ](/nursery/stalbridge-pre-school-dt10-2lp-ey419797) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Explorers PreSchool Henstridge · BA8 0QD ](/nursery/explorers-preschool-ba8-0qd-ey253578) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Sunnyside Nursery School Henstridge · BA8 0PA ](/nursery/sunnyside-nursery-school-ba8-0pa-142882) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 4.9 mi ### Little Gems (Dorset) Gillingham · SP8 4LT ](/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-sp8-4lt-2748470) [See all nurseries in Sturminster Newton →](/search?q=Sturminster+Newton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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