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Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup # Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · The Old Canteen, Westfields, York, YO62 6AG · North Yorkshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup, situated at 1 West Fields in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children in the Ryedale district. Dedicated to early years education and care, the playgroup focuses on creating a foundational learning experience for its youngest residents. Through engaging, play-based activities, the curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning and discovery while promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child. The pre-school emphasises opportunities for exploration, creativity, and interaction, helping children build friendships and develop confidence within a well-structured and encouraging atmosphere. The playgroup aims to prepare children effectively for their transition to primary school. It prides itself on excellent accessibility, offering wheelchair accessible parking and entrance to ensure all visitors are accommodated. Our ethos The playgroup is committed to nurturing children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through engaging, play-based activities. A dedicated team of educators focuses on creating an enriching curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and interaction. Children are provided with opportunities to learn essential skills, build friendships, and develop confidence within a well-structured and encouraging atmosphere. What it's like Children are welcomed by friendly, warm, familiar staff and register themselves using individual photographs, which helps develop a sense of belonging. They are familiar with the routine and happily sing a welcome song. Staff are nurturing and caring, recognising when children need reassurance, making them feel safe and secure. Children behave well, listening and responding positively to gentle reminders to be kind and take care of resources. Nurturing environment Play-based learning Early years education Wheelchair accessible ## Pricing & funding 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.yorkshire.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Pre-school sessions are from 9am until 12 midday and 12.30pm until 3pm. A lunch club is also provided between midday and 12.30pm. The pre-school runs a before- and after-school club 8am until 8.40 and 3.15pm until 5pm, and a holiday club runs 8am to 5pm during school holidays. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 1993 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10301376 Lead inspector Julie Campbell [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230289)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400308) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kirkbymoorside-pre-school-playgroup-yo62-6ag-400308) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 19 September 2023 · Julie Campbell Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are welcomed by friendly, warm, familiar staff and register themselves using individual photographs, which helps develop a sense of belonging. They are familiar with the routine and happily sing a welcome song. Staff are nurturing and caring, recognising when children need reassurance, making them feel safe and secure. Children behave well, listening and responding positively to gentle reminders to be kind and take care of resources. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to be active, both inside and outdoors. - Partnerships with parents are good, and they are involved and informed about their children's learning. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. - The manager is a good support for her staff team and is confident in observing practice. - Children have access to a balanced and broad curriculum with exciting and interesting learning opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the use of supervision sessions to identify any training or support staff require to help raise their overall performance to the highest level - 2 gather vital information from parents about what children can already do when they first start at the setting, to plan effectively for children's learning from the very beginning. Inspection #10301376 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230289) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents are very complimentary about the pre-school and comment that staff are very supportive of children's individual needs Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. The manager continues to undertake specific training to support children even further. There are good partnerships with other professionals, such as speech and language and Portage. Swift referrals are made to ensure children receive additional support and guidance. Staff tailor individual learning plans to ensure children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children experience interest and fascination when they spot a spider web in the outdoor area. Staff extend children's understanding of how spiders build their webs and describe how the web has caught 'droplets' of rain. Children enjoy regular outdoor play and develop their physical skills as they work together to collect water and make puddles on the ground, jumping and splashing in the muddy puddles they created. Children run, climb and balance on tyres in the well-resourced garden. Inspection history Date: October 2012 - September 2023 Good - January 2018 Good - April 2015 Good - April 2014 Requires improvement - October 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup ### What stands out about the care and learning at Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup? ### What are the fees at Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup? ### How many places does Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup have? ## About the setting Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1993. It is situated in purpose-built premises on the site of the primary school in Kirkbymoorside. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 4 early years qualification and three qualified at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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