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Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School # Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · 40 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW · Devon Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nurseries and Preschools operates two settings, one in Barnstaple and another in South Molton. The nurseries are dedicated to a child-centred, play-based learning approach, fostering a relaxed environment for children from birth to five years old. They are open for 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including bank holidays. The philosophy at Kiddywinks aims to develop independence, curiosity, exploration, and self-worth through free play. Both locations boast inviting gardens that offer ample opportunities for children to engage in challenges and take risks. A significant part of Kiddywinks' educational philosophy is influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, ensuring a rich and stimulating learning experience. The staff at Kiddywinks are highly qualified, with many holding Level 3 Early Years Childcare and Education or higher, and are supported in their ongoing professional development. Our ethos Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nurseries and Preschools are committed to a child-centred, play-based learning approach, fostering independence, curiosity, exploration, and self-worth. Their philosophy is significantly influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, aiming to provide rich and stimulating learning experiences within an environment that encourages children to take risks. What it's like The management team and staff have made positive changes to the curriculum, planning activities that build on children's existing knowledge and encouraging creativity, physical skills, and learning about the wider world. Staff interactions help children maintain attention and concentration, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in communication. child-centred play-based learning Reggio Emilia approach extensive outdoor play areas qualified and developing staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 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.kiddywinkschildcare.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.00am-5.00pm, 51 weeks of the year, including bank holidays Age range birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Join the waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10209165 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180627)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485375) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.kiddywinkschildcare.com/) 40 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW [© 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#/-3.83604/51.01499/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near South Molton - [Day nurseries in South Molton](/search?q=South+Molton) - [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=kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-pre-school-ex36-4aw-ey485375) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School Last inspected 25 February 2022 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 The management team and staff have made positive changes to the curriculum, planning activities that build on children's existing knowledge and encouraging creativity, physical skills, and learning about the wider world. Staff interactions help children maintain attention and concentration, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in communication. Inspector highlights - The management team has improved support for all staff, who access professional development and share information about children's learning needs. - Babies are inquisitive and develop physical skills with staff support, such as extracting toy animals from ice. - Children behave well and show consideration for others, sharing and collaborating on building activities. - The manager and staff have improved how they share information with parents, providing learning updates, home packs, and open evenings. - Children make choices about their play and learning, knowing where to find toys and equipment. - Children enjoy listening to stories, recalling characters and events with staff encouragement, and younger children copy new words and signs. Areas to develop - 1 provide clearer support for children to help them understand how they can care for their play environments and toys - 2 continue to build on interactions with children in ways that enhance learning and development. Inspection #10209165 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180627) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that staff provide excellent support for children. > They talk favourably about the way staff work with other professionals to help children make progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is great. Staff use interventions well to make sure all children are included. They use signs as well as words to support children's talking. All children make good progress with their communication. Outdoor space Staff help children to put on coats and shoes to go outdoors. They take advantage of spontaneous events, such as the arrival of sand for the sand tray; children find buckets and spades and go outdoors with staff to collect the sand. ## Parent Reviews of Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI2U0lmbTXmBjO1_glBbYPe7XLJ2A4xf11bZtBQ3tBiqDq5Sw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paula Underway 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CRFFrOTJaRU0yY2xNdE1ETlRWV1J6YTFGQ05sRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c34b4dc7e635b:0x269b0b55a655ed1e) Reviews from Google for Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School. 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