--- title: "Manor Early Years Pre-School, Knaresborough | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/manor-early-years-pre-school-hg5-0bn-ey470817 description: "Manor Early Years Pre-School in Knaresborough — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Manor Early Years Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · 4.0 (1 Google review) · Knaresborough Childrens Centre, Manor Road, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0BN · North Yorkshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority North Yorkshire ## About this early years setting Manor Preschool, situated within Knaresborough Children's Centre, has been a part of the local community for over 25 years. The preschool caters to children aged 2 to 4, fostering their development, independence, and curiosity through engaging play-based learning activities. The dedicated team of highly qualified staff are committed to creating a secure and nurturing 'home from home' environment, where children can thrive in terms of self-esteem and confidence. The preschool places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, offering extensive outdoor play spaces and a unique pond/wildlife area used for Forest School sessions and other nature-based activities, including an outdoor classroom. They provide nutritious, home-cooked meals daily, encouraging children to participate in the growing, preparing, and cooking process. Beyond the nursery, children also have opportunities to explore the wider world through visits to the local market and monthly craft sessions at a nearby nursing home. Our ethos Manor Early Years Pre-School focuses on play-based learning, fostering children's development, independence, and curiosity. They emphasise outdoor learning, Forest School sessions, and nature-based activities. The preschool aims to create a secure 'home from home' environment where children build self-esteem and confidence, and are involved in growing, preparing, and cooking their own food. What it's like Children are cared for in a nurturing and exceptionally well-resourced environment. They settle quickly and feel safe and secure due to the welcoming smiles and comforting words from staff. Children show high levels of respect for each other and adults, willingly sharing resources and letting others join their play. Forest School Home-cooked meals Play-based learning Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per morning or afternoon session. An optional daily top-up fee is requested for funded children to cover lunch, drinks, snacks, an extra half-hour of childcare, and extracurricular activities including forest school, martial arts, and dance. Good to know - Sessions are available in the morning or afternoon. - Funded children can pay an optional daily fee to cover lunch, drinks, snacks, and extra-curricular activities. ## Key facts Food Hot home-cooked nutritional meal on site everyday, healthy snack mid-morning and mid-afternoon Opening hours 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Manor Early Years Pre-School Last inspected 11 November 2021 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 Inspector highlights - Children are cared for in a nurturing and exceptionally well-resourced environment. - Children enjoy being outdoors and relish the extensive play and learning opportunities planned for them, particularly for their physical development. - Children show high levels of respect for each other and towards adults, and are happy to discuss what they are doing and to share resources. - Children show high levels of perseverance and a can-do attitude to achieve their goals. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well, working in close partnership with other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 review staff's practice to enable children to develop their thinking skills - 2 support staff to develop consistency in supporting children's mathematical development, in particular children's understanding of numbers and counting. Inspection #10131627 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174342) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very complimentary about the pre-school. > They praise the way that staff help children to settle in and feel secure in the environment. > Parents stress the value to their children and themselves of the daily discussions with staff and staff's use of online communications. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. They know to work in close partnership with a wide range of other professionals to ensure that children and their families get the support they need. Outdoor space Children enjoy being outdoors and relish the extensive play and learning opportunities that staff plan for them, particularly for their physical development. They practise a range of movements as they negotiate inclines and discover how to climb onto tyre swings, working out how to make them move. ## Google Reviews of Manor Early Years Pre-School 4.0 (1 Google review) Annmarie Long 6 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjOWVfZ213RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879520aed71df5d:0x84ec28c4dd312ff6) Reviews from Google for Manor Early Years Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9578075333499891702&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2016 - November 2021 Good - March 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Manor Early Years Pre-School ### What stands out about Manor Early Years Pre-School? ### What outdoor learning space does Manor Early Years Pre-School use? ### How can Manor Early Years Pre-School be contacted? ### When is Manor Early Years Pre-School open? ### How many places does Manor Early Years Pre-School have? ### From what age does Manor Early Years Pre-School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in KNARESBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Manor Early Years Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Nippers Nursery (Yorkshire) Knaresborough · HG5 8LG 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nippers-nursery-yorkshire-ltd-hg5-8lg-ey399439 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Knaresborough Knaresborough · HG5 8LF 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knaresborough-hg5-8lf-2683676 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Red Kite Children's Day Nursery Knaresborough · HG5 8LS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/red-kite-children-s-day-nursery-hg5-8ls-ey383668 - Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Natures Little Learners Harrogate · HG2 7LJ 5.0(46 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/natures-little-learners-hg2-7lj-2621609 - Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Acorns In Harrogate Harrogate · HG2 7DJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorns-in-harrogate-hg2-7dj - Ofsted rating unavailable 2.3 mi ### Nidderdale Nursery Knaresborough · HG5 9JB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nidderdale-nursery-ltd-hg5-9jb-2820804 See all nurseries in KNARESBOROUGH →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=KNARESBOROUGH ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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