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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Lympstone Preschool # Lympstone Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Candys Field, School Hill, Exmouth, EX8 5HP · Devon Number of places 39 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lympstone Preschool, located in a purpose-built setting in the village of Lympstone, Devon, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 11 years. The preschool has a "Good" overall effectiveness rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 24 June 2021. The dedicated team has strong links with the community and is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment where children can freely explore and learn. Staff actively engage with children, encouraging them to develop their ideas through questioning and problem-solving, which has resulted in "Outstanding" ratings for both behaviour and attitudes, and personal development. The preschool operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm for 50 weeks of the year and benefits from a skilled team of 15 staff members, including those with Level 6 and Level 4 early years qualifications. The setting also effectively uses additional funding to support children with diverse needs, ensuring all children make good progress from their starting points and receive the necessary assistance to thrive, including a strong focus on nature-based learning and regular "beach school" sessions. What it's like Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely. Leaders and staff show a strong commitment to providing an inclusive, safe environment for children to play and learn in. The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment. Staff join in with children's play and encourage children to extend their ideas, including through asking questions and posing challenges. Happy children Confident explorers Strong community links Nature-based learning Outstanding behaviour Effective support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm Term time / All Year All\_year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lympstone Preschool Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10174415 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168056)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lympstone-preschool-ex8-5hp-ey555594) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lympstone Preschool Last inspected 24 June 2021 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely. Leaders and staff show a strong commitment to providing an inclusive, safe environment for children to play and learn in. The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment. Staff join in with children's play and encourage children to extend their ideas, including through asking questions and posing challenges. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely. - The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment. - Staff consistently offer high-quality interactions using a range of strategies. - Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children, and children develop good skills to support their future learning. - Staff support children to develop their understanding of nature very well, including growing fruit and vegetables in the nature garden and regular 'beach school' sessions. - Children behave outstandingly well as there are very clear and consistent expectations reinforced by staff in a kind and respectful way. - Staff introduce phonics, writing and mathematics during all activities. - Leaders use additional funding effectively to support children with a variety of needs. - Parents and carers speak very highly of the pre-school. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the process for sharing home learning ideas with parents to support them to build on their children's learning at home. Inspection #10174415 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168056) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator works very well with parents, staff and other professionals. Staff are quick to respond when children need additional support. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Staff support children to develop their understanding of nature very well. For example, children relish the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables in the nature garden. Staff's timely interventions skilfully encourage children to assess whether the strawberries are ripe. Children also regularly attend an inspiring 'beach school' session, and this broadens their experience of nature and wildlife very effectively. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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