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Little Jesters Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·Faldingworth Primary School, Lincoln Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3SF · Lincolnshire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Little Jesters Pre-School, located in Market Rasen, offers high-quality early years care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Operating for 38 weeks a year during term time, the pre-school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive at their own pace.

As a registered charity run by a voluntary committee of staff, parents, and community members, Little Jesters is committed to fostering confidence, strong moral values, and natural curiosity through imaginative play, creative exploration, and social interaction. The purpose-built preschool room is designed with child-friendly amenities, and a fully enclosed outdoor play area allows for free-flow play regardless of weather.

The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a high standard of learning and development. The pre-school emphasises individualised support, positive relationships, enabling environments, and a play-based approach to learning, with a focus on preparing children for their transition to primary school.

Little Jesters also maintains strong ties with Faldingworth Community Primary School, allowing children to participate in wider school events and integrate into the larger community.

What it's like

Children are happy to see staff and settle quickly into play in a well-thought-out environment. They are polite, use good manners, and work with staff to solve problems and build self-esteem. Children are eager listeners during story time and are supported to develop skills for their next stage of development.

Charity-runEYFS CurriculumOutdoor Play AreaPreparation for Primary School

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate for children aged two and over who are unfunded or attending additional hours. A monthly snack contribution is also required. Invoices are issued monthly and must be paid within ten days.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Invoices are issued at the start of each month.
  • Fees must be paid within 10 days of the invoice date.
  • Late payments incur an additional charge.
  • A monthly fee applies for healthy snacks.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 9am – 3.30pm; Friday: 9am – 1pm

Session types

Morning Sessions (Monday – Friday from 9am – 1pm)

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Jesters Pre-School

Last inspected 24 April 2023

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

Children are happy to see staff and settle quickly into play in a well-thought-out environment. They are polite, use good manners, and work with staff to solve problems and build self-esteem. Children are eager listeners during story time and are supported to develop skills for their next stage of development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff work well together, and staff wellbeing and training are well supported.
  • Staff fully appreciate the importance of supporting children's communication skills and use sign language.
  • The manager has identified the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's sharing and turn-taking, and staff provide opportunities and boundaries to learn these skills.
  • Staff react to children's interests and extend them through varied activities.
  • The manager uses additional funding thoughtfully to meet children's individual needs and implement targeted plans.
  • The manager and staff have strong links with the host school, contributing to a smooth transition.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the individual needs of children during whole group activities so that all children benefit from teaching and learning at this time.
Inspection #10279850 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff to develop skills that help to prepare them for their next stage of development, including starting school. Staff have attended special educational needs coordinator training, giving them good knowledge and understanding of how to support children who may have SEND and how to access professional support promptly. The manager uses additional funding thoughtfully to ensure that children's individual needs are met. Staff quickly identify where children need more support and implement targeted plans.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from fresh air and physical daily exercise. Staff subtly join in with children as they play and set children challenges to help them to learn new skills. This includes asking children to roll and spin a plastic hoop, helping to develop their hand-to-eye coordination.

Inspection history

Date: September 2017

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good

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