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Maldon Community Preschool # Maldon Community Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2024) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · Wantz Chase, MALDON, CM9 5DN · Essex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Maldon Community Pre-school, established in 1972 by a group of local mothers, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The preschool operates as a non-profit charity, committed to providing an open and inclusive space where children learn through play. They boast spacious, well-heated premises in the heart of Maldon and a large, secure outdoor area for exploration and child-led activities. The preschool emphasises creating independent, confident, and resilient learners, understanding the crucial link between physical play and mental well-being. Each child is assigned a key person to support their developmental journey. The team at Maldon Community Pre-school prioritises building strong relationships with both children and families, working collaboratively to understand individual needs for effective planning and ensuring appropriate progress. They welcome visitors and are expanding their services with a new "Cub room" from September 2025, catering to children aged 9 months to 2 years. Our ethos Since then the pre-school has grown and developed but our philosophy of providing an open and inclusive environment for children to learn through play remains fundamentally the same. We endeavour to provide a learning environment and experiences that create independent learners who are confident in their abilities; understand their worth; and develop resilience to support their future life. We understand the link between physical play and mental health and wellbeing, to this end our children have free flow access to our large outdoor garden with a variety of planned and child led activities. What it's like The manager at Maldon Community Preschool is dedicated to providing an inspiring, ambitious and exciting place for children to learn. The quality of teaching is outstanding, with a meticulously designed curriculum that builds on children's interests and prior knowledge to challenge them to the highest level. Children flourish and make exceptional progress, readily engaging in activities and showing immense curiosity. Charity-run Play-based learning Secure outdoor area Key person approach ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around morning, afternoon, and full day sessions, with separate rates for the main preschool and the Cubs group. Fees are billed in advance on a termly or half-termly basis, and a voluntary daily contribution is requested to help support snack and resource costs. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are payable in advance on a whole term or half term basis. - Voluntary contribution of 50p per session requested towards snack and resource costs. - A top-up fee applies to morning sessions for funded children once full funding allocation has been used. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Maldon Community Preschool Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10351791 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253775)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403235) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=maldon-community-preschool-cm9-5dn-ey403235) ## Key facts Age range 9 months - 5 years (Cub room from Sept 2025 for 9 months - 2 years) Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Maldon Community Preschool Last inspected 28 June 2024 · Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The manager at Maldon Community Preschool is dedicated to providing an inspiring, ambitious and exciting place for children to learn. The quality of teaching is outstanding, with a meticulously designed curriculum that builds on children's interests and prior knowledge to challenge them to the highest level. Children flourish and make exceptional progress, readily engaging in activities and showing immense curiosity. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is planned effectively around children's spontaneous interests and experiences. - High quality interactions are effective and support children's learning. - Children are well prepared for the transition to school. - Children are confident and they demonstrate they feel safe and secure. - The manager positively encourages and facilitates staff's continuous professional development. Inspection #10351791 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253775) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment that the team are so welcoming, approachable and know their children exceptionally well. > They feel totally reassured that their children are in safe hands. > They welcome the use of exciting and meaningful home-learning resources, and information available to continue learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The pre-school special educational needs coordinator is very knowledgeable and passionate about her role. Therefore, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported exceptionally well and make very good progress. Early intervention and positive links with outside agencies involved in the care of the children ensure a consistent, collaborative approach. Outdoor space Staff create a most inviting outdoor environment. Children relish their time in the garden, knowing to take care of plants they grow and even explaining the importance of watering their pumpkin patch to visitors. They use the outdoor space for imaginative play, such as reading stories around a pretend 'camp' fire in small boats or on tree stumps. ## Parent Reviews of Maldon Community Preschool 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_BKEAQ8qZYjkjdavDH4Xn4daandpWPIqZfo_asdPwIeJ4tg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Eliza Page-Garriock 7 months ago I dont remember much about this place, but it was nice! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SVE9IWndWRlV0ZGtjM2JrTXpNWGN0TVhWRlVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e126a0f09c29:0xe55033600089c419) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKvX4iQQSmTlYLFQRS7ohcR1CdhJWgEgNYz3yQ6VXpMZCYRvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) VioletMarie Smith 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKeTd5bXBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e126a0f09c29:0xe55033600089c419) Reviews from Google for Maldon Community Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16523763520241255449&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: May 2010 - June 2024 Outstanding - October 2015 Good - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Maldon Community Preschool ### What is Maldon Community Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Maldon Community Preschool? ### What funded hours are accepted at Maldon Community Preschool? ### What age range does Maldon Community Preschool cater for? ### How does Maldon Community Preschool support children with special educational needs? ### When was Maldon Community Preschool established? ### How does Maldon Community Preschool involve parents? ### Does Maldon Community Preschool provide an outdoor learning environment? ### How can I contact Maldon Community Preschool? ## About the setting Maldon Community Preschool registered in 2010. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff, of whom six hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and above. It operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm, during term times only. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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