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Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·King Georges Hall, Browns Lane, Leatherhead, KT24 5ND · Surrey
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool, situated in Leatherhead, KT24 5ND, offers a nurturing environment for young children, closely aligning with Surrey school term dates for 38 weeks of the year. The preschool prioritises extended day care, typically from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM, while also providing a limited number of morning-only sessions for younger children.

They encourage two-year-olds to attend a minimum of morning sessions, and children in their final year before school are recommended to attend at least two full days. Recognising its small size and limited capacity, the preschool offers a maximum of three full days per child per week.

They are committed to providing a comprehensive programme that includes a variety of activities and resources tailored to meet the needs of each child throughout the day.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and leave their parents with confidence, settling quickly and showing eagerness to start their day. They are inquisitive learners with high levels of engagement, demonstrating impressive confidence and independence when exploring their environment. Staff build superb relationships with children and are active participants in their play.

Extended day careLimited morning sessionsFollows Surrey school term dates

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges hourly rates that vary based on the child's age and funding status. Different registration fees and hourly structures apply depending on whether the child is eligible for funding or not claiming Free Early Education, with meals billed as a separate daily charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration fee of £50 includes a preschool t-shirt and a two-hour settling-in session.
  • A £35 non-refundable registration fee applies for children not claiming Free Early Education.
  • Meals are charged separately from hourly rates.

Key facts

Opening hours

Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM

Age range

2+ years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool

Last inspected 20 June 2023 · Amanda Harrison

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and leave their parents with confidence, settling quickly and showing eagerness to start their day. They are inquisitive learners with high levels of engagement, demonstrating impressive confidence and independence when exploring their environment. Staff build superb relationships with children and are active participants in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate high levels of engagement.
  • Staff ignite children's curiosity through rich and varied experiences.
  • The manager is a reflective and enthusiastic professional who confidently leads a dedicated staff team.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary, and staff are excellent role models.
  • Staff confidently support children's early language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase the use of effective staff interactions that extend children's critical thinking skills, enabling them to make even better progress
  • 2build on the already good activities to help children form a greater knowledge and understanding about diversity and other cultures.
Inspection #10285588 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly about the pre-school. They feel well supported by the staff.

Parents appreciate that staff keep them informed about their children's progress and provide suggestions as to how they can continue to support the children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children especially enjoy being outdoors and exploring the many opportunities with enthusiasm. For example, children's excitement is infectious as they master the climbing wall in order to observe dog walkers on the local field.

Parent Reviews of Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool

5.0
(1)
Clare Keating
2 years ago

My daughter spent two very happy years at Little Bookham and Effingham preschool. It was so lovely to drop her off in the mornings knowing that she was in a safe, calm and nurturing environment. We were so sad when she left. The staff are so kind and caring and so much thought went into the arranging the children’s daily activities.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • March 2013Good

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