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Launch Pad Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.5(6 parent reviews) ·Baguley Street, Droylsden, M43 7BB · Tameside
Number of places
72 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Launch Pad Pre-School, located in Droylsden, is a purpose-built early learning centre that prioritises the care and development of children. Housed in a beautifully restored former Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, the pre-school offers a modern, bright, and inspiring environment.

The facilities are thoughtfully designed with age-specific rooms, each creating an atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of children. Enhancing the learning and play experience, Launch Pad Pre-School boasts a Sensory Theatre and a spacious outdoor adventure play area.

For the convenience of parents, there is a dedicated area for relaxation and refreshments, as well as ample parking and drop-off zones. The nursery group, Kids Zone Nurseries, operates several such establishments in the Tameside and Bury areas, all sharing the same commitment to providing excellent facilities and a secure setting for children.

Security is paramount, with a full biometric system (fingerprint scanning) on all external and internal doors, CCTV surveillance in all rooms and outdoor areas, and photo imaging security measures in place. E.

sessions and dance and music classes to enrich the children's development.

What it's like

Staff create a warm 'home-from-home' feeling. Children come to the nursery eager to start their day and laugh and giggle as they interact with the staff, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. The nursery provides a wide range of experiences that helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Purpose-built facilitySensory TheatreOutdoor adventure play areaBiometric security systemSpecialised PE, Dance & Music classes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Launch Pad Pre-School

Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Joanne Buckley

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

Staff create a warm 'home-from-home' feeling. Children come to the nursery eager to start their day and laugh and giggle as they interact with the staff, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. The nursery provides a wide range of experiences that helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are progressing well.
  • The nursery has designed a curriculum which builds upon what children already know and can do.
  • Children's physical development is promoted well through both the indoor and outdoor provision.
  • Staff create clear and consistent expectations for children's behaviour.
  • The nursery supports children's progression through the nursery and to school extremely well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently implement the intended curriculum intentions
  • 2strengthen staff deployment during busier times of the day, so that children's needs are more consistently met during these periods.
Inspection #10355581 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff 'go above and beyond' to support children's individual needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are progressing well. Staff swiftly identify children's needs and use their comprehensive knowledge of the children to quickly put support in place. The nursery then works closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure everyone in the child's life is working towards the same targets.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to access the outdoor area. During this time, they practise skills, such as running, climbing and balancing.

Parent Reviews of Launch Pad Pre-School

4.5
(6)
Charlotte Jones
a year ago

An outstanding setting with outstanding staff members working there. My daughter has been attending this nursery setting for two years now and it's been amazing watching her grow and develop with the help of the staff here and watching her make close relationships with staff and peers. Daily/weekly updates of what your children are doing through the app the nursery uses. There's great communication from staff about the day and events/holidays coming up. It is also very clear the staff love their jobs and are appreciated from management as the setting feels like a family unit and it shows everytime you enter the setting. Warm and welcoming with always great activities set up on every table and my daughter loves telling me all about everything they get up to in the day😊

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Karli Hafford
a year ago

My daughter has attended this pre-school for approximately 2 years- from being at Space station day nursery- Also a fantastic place! I was so nervous, but I really was worrying for nothing! The staff and management team are so attentive and adaptable when necessary! Absolutely fantastic place and they really do put the fun into learning! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds and amazes me with how much she has learnt! She loves going and has made some amazing relationships with the staff and peers 😊 Thank you so much for everything! Keep up the good work ❤️

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Trish Hinde
3 years ago

I used to be happy with this preschool however recently standards seem to have slipped. My daughter does not enjoy it as much as she used to and often comes home and tells me she was bored. In addition my son who has sensory issues with food was also refused pudding as he would not try what was offered to him. This had a big affect on him and took a long time to recover from. There are some great members of staff such as Evie who is the deputy. There have also been a few instances where I have not been told about my daughter's accidents until my daughter told me she had been hurt.

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Barbara Szlavik
2 years ago

Both of my kids went to Launchpad preschool. They quickly settled in and started enjoying their time there. The friendliness of the staff is outstanding, and they always come up with new ideas to help children's development and to make their day funfilled. I would absolutely recommend Launchpad preschool to parents.

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Clare Bird
a year ago

Excellent Nursery. The staff are so welcoming and make me feel at ease if I have any questions. The staff constantly keeps me updated with how my daughter is doing and what she's done throughout the day.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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