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Kings Stanley Playgroup # Kings Stanley Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · Kings Stanley Village Hall, Broad Street, Kings Stanley, GL10 3PN · Gloucestershire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kings Stanley Playgroup, a registered charity, is located in Kings Stanley, GL10 3PN. They are currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year (September 2025 - July 2026) and the following year (September 2026 - July 2027). The nursery cares for children aged two and above on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for pre-school children (those in the year immediately prior to starting school). Parents are asked to provide a packed lunch, though a snack is provided by the playgroup with an optional 50p charge per 3-hour session. 00 per day. As a charity, the playgroup relies on fees and funding for daily operations, with extra projects supported through fundraising efforts. Their philosophy, "Our Passion, Their Future," guides their commitment to nurturing confidence, resilience, and promoting friendships. They actively encourage imagination and creativity, ensuring children feel valued and heard. Our ethos At KSPG we ensure that all the children are nurtured to inspire confidence, we ensure that they are encouraged to learn resilience and together we all promote friendships. We believe that it is important that children feel listened to and valued and that they are given all opportunities to foster their imagination and creativity. We have also created a natural environment wherever possible, modelling the ideas of the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Positive, caring relationships based on trust and respect, are at the heart of what we do and are the foundations of our ethos. What it's like The setting has undergone notable change over the last few months with a newly appointed manager who has made significant improvements to the environment, reflecting children's interests and learning needs. Children are motivated and engaged in learning, re-enacting real-life experiences and developing creativity and imaginative skills. Charity-run Reggio Emilia approach Sensory Garden ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged hourly and based on age, with separate rates for children aged under two years and nine months, and those aged three and over. Invoices are issued half-termly. Fees exclude packed lunch, which parents must provide, while snacks and an extended 'soft open/close' session are charged separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Invoices are issued at the start of each term for each half term. - Parents must provide a packed lunch for their child. - Morning and afternoon snack is available for a voluntary fee, or parents can bring their own. - An optional 'soft open and close' session (8.30am to 3.00pm) is available for an additional daily fee. - Hours exceeding government funding are billed at hourly rates based on the child's age. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Tuesday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Wednesday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Thursday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Friday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 6hrs) Food Parents provide packed lunch, Kings Stanley Playgroup provides morning and afternoon snack (50p charge per 3hr session, optional). Age range 2 years old to school age ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kings Stanley Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10234025 Lead inspector Gwyneth Keen Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199272)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101487) 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.kingsstanleyplaygroup.org) Kings Stanley Village Hall, Broad Street, Kings Stanley, GL10 3PN Opening hours Monday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Tuesday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Wednesday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 3hrs); Thursday (Pre-school only): 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs); Friday: 8:45-11:45 (am 3hrs), 8:45-2:45 (All day 6hrs), 11:45-2:45 (pm 6hrs) [© 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#/-2.27241/51.72868/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Kings Stanley - [Day nurseries in Kings Stanley](/search?q=Kings+Stanley) - [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=kings-stanley-playgroup-gl10-3pn-101487) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kings Stanley Playgroup Last inspected 13 October 2022 · Gwyneth Keen 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 setting has undergone notable change over the last few months with a newly appointed manager who has made significant improvements to the environment, reflecting children's interests and learning needs. Children are motivated and engaged in learning, re-enacting real-life experiences and developing creativity and imaginative skills. Inspector highlights - The setting has a strong focus on communication and language. - The setting promotes healthy food, independent skills, and good oral hygiene. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - The relatively new staff team have developed a positive team ethic. - The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum for the children. Areas to develop - 1 support staff further, so that they develop their understanding of ways to engage children consistently in meaningful interactions during play - 2 review how the setting prioritises what needs changing to have the greatest benefit to the children's learning and development - 3 create greater opportunities for committee members to develop their understanding of their roles and responsibilities to enhance the partnership with parents further. Inspection #10234025 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199272) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state that they have welcomed the improvements and feel the setting is well led. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well at this setting. Staff are attentive to children's developing needs and demonstrate a good understanding of what best supports children's next steps. Staff use visual aids, simple sign language and follow children's interests to capture their attention and support learning. Outdoor space The activities and equipment offered outside have been increased. Staff carefully choose a range of resources that challenge children's physical skills. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination, persevere with tasks, and safely clamber up climbing apparatus, developing core muscle strength and spatial awareness. Inspection history Date: September 2003 - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - September 2012 Good - February 2009 Requires improvement - January 2009 Good - February 2006 Requires improvement - September 2003 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Kings Stanley Playgroup ### Where is Kings Stanley Playgroup located? ### Which funding entitlements does Kings Stanley Playgroup accept? ### What fees does Kings Stanley Playgroup publish? ### How does the playgroup support children with SEND? ### What curriculum approach does Kings Stanley Playgroup use? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Kings Stanley Playgroup? ## About the setting Kings Stanley Playgroup opened in 1989 and operates from the village hall annexe in the centre of Kings Stanley near Stroud in Gloucestershire. The playgroup employs six members of childcare staff, with the manager holding a level 5 qualification and other staff holding level 3 and 2 qualifications. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm, and receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. 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