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Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school # Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Straw Hat Car Park, Randle Meadow, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2SE · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester 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 Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school, located in Ellesmere Port, is a term-time childcare setting that caters to children aged 2 to 4 years. Established in 1975 and re-registered in 2014, the nursery operates from a unique playbus, providing a distinctive and engaging environment for early years education. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 26 February 2025, rated the nursery as "Good" overall. Children are consistently described as eager and motivated upon arrival, familiar with the playbus layout and the expectations for behaviour, such as waiting for staff before climbing stairs and holding handrails. The curriculum is flexible and accessible, with a strong focus on adapting learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Experienced staff quickly identify when children need additional support, implementing targeted interventions and making timely referrals to outside agencies to ensure all children have equal opportunities. Communication and language development are effectively promoted through engaging conversations and the introduction of new vocabulary, helping children to become confident and articulate communicators. Outdoor learning is a particular strength, with children showing confidence and physical strength while using balance bicycles, pedal bicycles, and climbing equipment. Independence is also encouraged throughout the daily routine, boosting children's self-esteem as they learn to perform small tasks for themselves. What it's like Children are eager and motivated when they arrive at the playbus, greeted with smiles from staff. They are familiar with the unique layout and expectations, such as waiting for staff before climbing stairs and holding handrails for safety. Children behave well, learning about sharing, turn-taking, and kindness. Eager and motivated children Effective SEND support Strong communication skills Confident in outdoor play Promotes independence Good literacy development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10375749 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272542)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478034) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Straw Hat Car Park, Randle Meadow, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2SE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.92089/53.2624/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ellesmere Port - [Day nurseries in Ellesmere Port](/search?q=Ellesmere+Port) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=meadow-farm-playbus-pre-school-ch66-2se-ey478034) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school Last inspected 26 February 2025 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 eager and motivated when they arrive at the playbus, greeted with smiles from staff. They are familiar with the unique layout and expectations, such as waiting for staff before climbing stairs and holding handrails for safety. Children behave well, learning about sharing, turn-taking, and kindness. Inspector highlights - The provider plans a flexible and accessible curriculum for all children. - Procedures for supporting children with SEND are well embedded, with experienced staff providing additional support and targeted interventions. - Communication and language development are promoted effectively through engaging conversations and introduction of new words. - Children have a lovely attitude to learning, concentrating well at group times and developing good listening and attention skills. - Literacy development is implemented well, with children learning to recognise their names, taking reading books home, and engaging in discussions about stories. - Opportunities for children to practise independence are embedded throughout the routine, boosting self-esteem. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with staff collecting information and keeping parents updated on progress. - The long-standing staff team works well together, supporting new members and sharing good practice. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the curriculum intentions more precisely to build on children's existing skills and knowledge - 2 strengthen to procedures for coaching and mentoring to provide staff with more targeted professional development. Inspection #10375749 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272542) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff adapt the curriculum well for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they have the same opportunities as other children. The procedures in place for supporting children with SEND are well embedded; staff are experienced and quickly recognise when children need additional support, implementing targeted interventions and making timely referrals to outside agencies. Outdoor space Children are particularly confident in the outdoor area. They use balance bicycles with ease and progress to learning how to ride pedal bicycles with no stabilisers. Children show good physical strength as they use the climbing equipment independently. ## Parent Reviews of Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUQq0UtsUx8WUxGX2xefWAZ1mSWOGEa5AtI4kGxhzQiYHU-g2Af=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Keith Flavell 9 years ago My daughter attends this nursery and she loves it. Sometimes she doesn't want to come home! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16774925384788112399&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2016 - February 2025 Good - May 2019 Good - July 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school ### Does Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school take babies? ### How does Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school support children with SEND? ### What does the outdoor area look like? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### Which funded hours does Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school accept? ## About the setting Meadow Farm Playbus Pre-school opened in 1975 and re-registered in 2014 under private ownership. It operates from the playbus on the Straw Hat car park in Great Sutton, Cheshire. The playbus employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. It offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children. URN EY478034 Registered person Fisher, Jane Elizabeth Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Ellesmere Port Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Meadowlands Pre-School Ellesmere Port · CH66 4SZ ](/nursery/meadowlands-pre-school-ch66-4sz-ey249033) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Great Sutton Day Nursery Ellesmere Port · CH66 3JZ 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/great-sutton-day-nursery-ch66-3jz-ey261932) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-School Ellesmere Port · CH65 9AY 4.5(32 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-sunny-days-day-nursery-pre-school-ch65-9ay-ey551187) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Early Learning Academy Ellesmere Port · CH65 7BF ](/nursery/early-learning-academy-limited-ch65-7bf-2772121) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Childsplay Nursery Ellesmere Port · CH66 1LZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/childsplay-nursery-ch66-1lz-305023) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School Chester · CH2 4HT 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-buttercups-day-nursery-pre-school-ch2-4ht-ey551212) [See all nurseries in Ellesmere Port →](/search?q=Ellesmere+Port) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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