Opening hours
Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8am until 3pm.
Killamarsh Bears Pre-School c/o Killamarsh Sports Centre
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Killamarsh Bears Pre-School, established in 2008 and situated in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, offers a nurturing childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on April 29, 2025, the pre-school operates during term time from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 8am until 3pm.
The team at Killamarsh Bears Pre-School ensures children are well-supported to develop a strong sense of belonging, incorporating their unique traditions and cultures into daily activities, such as tasting foods from various countries. Both indoor and outdoor activities are thoughtfully planned to support children's learning across all areas.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are particularly well-supported, with staff working closely with other professionals to create specific targets and effectively utilise additional funding. Parents consistently appreciate the support they receive from staff in their children's care and development, fostering a united approach to learning.
The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language skills, with staff promoting vocabulary development and critical thinking through engaging questions during small-group times. Children are also encouraged to take on roles and responsibilities, like tidying toys, which helps to build their confidence.
The pre-school also focuses on developing children's understanding of healthy eating and their ability to manage risks during play, asking thoughtful questions to encourage children's самостоятельность and decision-making.
What it's like
Children are well-supported to develop a sense of belonging, with staff incorporating their traditions and cultures into activities. They are given roles and responsibilities to build confidence and are encouraged to manage risks during play. Children with SEND are supported effectively through partnership working with other professionals and targeted interventions.
Supports sense of belongingIncorporates diverse culturesEffective SEND supportBuilds confidenceManages risks during playFocus on communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Killamarsh Bears Pre-School c/o Killamarsh Sports Centre
Last inspected 29 April 2025
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 are well-supported to develop a sense of belonging, with staff incorporating their traditions and cultures into activities. They are given roles and responsibilities to build confidence and are encouraged to manage risks during play. Children with SEND are supported effectively through partnership working with other professionals and targeted interventions.
Inspector highlights
- Children are supported to have a sense of belonging in the pre-school.
- Staff incorporate children's traditions and cultures at home into activities.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff.
- Staff give children roles and responsibilities to help develop their confidence.
- Children are supported to identify and manage risks in their play.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff during planned activities to support children to follow their emerging interests.
Inspection #10388413 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that they appreciate the support they receive from staff with their children's care and development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. Partnership working with other professionals helps staff to identify specific targets that they implement to support children's individual needs. Additional funding that some children receive is used effectively to meet their needs.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: June 2009
- April 2025Good
- July 2019Good
- February 2016Good
- October 2013Requires improvement
- June 2009Inadequate
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