Session types
Breakfast Club, Morning, Afternoon, Full Day, Late Pick Up
Leweston School
Ofsted report unavailable
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2007
Local authority
Dorset
About this day nursery
Leweston Nursery is dedicated to offering flexible childcare solutions to accommodate the diverse needs of modern families. Recognising that every family has unique requirements, the nursery provides a choice of session types and contract lengths, ensuring a consistent and nurturing environment for each child.
Parents can select between full-time (all year round, 49 weeks per year) or term-time only (39 weeks per year) contracts, with optional extended hours. The nursery incorporates government funding schemes for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds, carefully advising parents on how these entitlements can be best applied to their chosen pattern of care.
Leweston Nursery also emphasises a smooth transition for new children through a complimentary settling-in programme, which allows both children and parents to gradually become familiar with the nursery environment and staff. The admissions process is transparent, starting with online registration and a non-refundable fee, followed by formal offers and acceptance procedures, which include a deposit and contract signing.
What it's like
Leweston Nursery and Crèche, established in 1996, registered in 2006, and operates within St Antony's Leweston Preparatory School. It offers a stimulating environment where children from two to under five years engage in a variety of activities, supported by a dedicated team of staff and the school's extensive resources.
Flexible sessions and contractsGovernment funding supportSettling-in sessions
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged based on full-time (49 weeks) or term-time (39 weeks) contracts, with choices of morning, afternoon, or full day sessions. Voluntary hourly contributions are requested for funded hours depending on the child's age and contract type to cover meals and consumables.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- A non-refundable registration fee is payable upon application.
- Contracts are offered on either a 49-week full-time or 39-week term-time basis.
- Ad hoc sessions are charged at higher rates.
- Voluntary hourly contributions cover meals and consumables for funded 2, 3, and 4-year-olds.
- Under 2s are fully funded.
Key facts
Opening hours
07.30 - 17.30
Age range
under 2s, 2-3 years, 3-4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Leweston School
Last inspected 31 January 2007 · Bridget Copson
What it's like to attend
Leweston Nursery and Crèche, established in 1996, registered in 2006, and operates within St Antony's Leweston Preparatory School. It offers a stimulating environment where children from two to under five years engage in a variety of activities, supported by a dedicated team of staff and the school's extensive resources.
Inspector highlights
- Children benefit from a clean and hygienic environment within which staff have effective systems in place to prevent cross-infection.
- Children learn about healthy lifestyles through eating some healthy choices at break, as well as nutritious and well-balanced lunches which are freshly cooked.
- Children are kept safe and secure through the good safety measures in place throughout all areas of the provision.
- Children enjoy a good range of activities and play provision to support all areas of their learning and development.
- Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners who focus well on things that interest them and offer realistic challenges.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the learning opportunities and assessments for younger children, such as, through implementing the Birth to three matters framework
- 2develop the school's systems of appraising staff development to improve the quality of children's care and learning further
- 3develop further, the assessments of children's progress to encourage them to develop to their full potential in all areas.
Inspection #EY308762 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery supports children with learning difficulties. The staff have close links with the school special educational needs co-ordinator. She is well-qualified and acts as a liaison between staff, parents and external professionals to ensure consistency of care and learning.
Outdoor space
Children have use of rooms within the school and the extensive grounds. Children's physical development is promoted well; through daily activities organised within different environments, such as the play rooms, outdoor play area, school hall, music room and swimming pool in the town. This ensures all children experience fresh air and exercise every day to promote good health and fitness.
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