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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Medbourne Playgroup # Medbourne Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT · Leicestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Medbourne Pre-school, with a history spanning over 40 years, is dedicated to offering exceptional childcare in a nurturing and secure environment. The pre-school fosters a cheerful atmosphere where children are encouraged to build friendships, explore, and learn through play at their individual pace. Situated in a charming old school building within the picturesque village of Medbourne, Leicestershire, the setting provides a vibrant and stimulating space. Children have unrestricted access to a diverse array of activities, including painting, playdough, small world play, crafting, dressing up, role-playing, construction, and a cosy book corner. A strong emphasis is placed on outdoor learning, with the benefit of an expansive garden and outdoor play area. The committed staff team takes great pride in delivering high-quality care and education, supporting each child's unique development and preparing them for their transition to primary school. The staff members are highly experienced, many having raised their own families, and are fully qualified childcare practitioners and first aiders, with a designated Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Coordinator. The pre-school adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a quality experience that promotes children's learning and development. Our ethos Medbourne Pre-school is committed to providing high-quality care and education within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They foster a cheerful atmosphere where children learn through play at their own pace, build friendships, and explore a wide range of activities, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. What it's like Children enjoy a wide variety of stimulating experiences and immerse themselves in play. Staff use children's interests to plan exciting activities, fostering imagination and curiosity about the natural world. Children have strong bonds with staff, learn cooperative play, and are encouraged to be independent. Established over 40 years ago Focus on learning through play Extensive outdoor play area Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.medbournepreschool.com/fundraising-events) ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, during school term time, from 9.15am to 3.15pm Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Medbourne Playgroup Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10064539 Lead inspector Leonie Miller Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187357)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226442) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.medbournepreschool.com/) Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT [© 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#/-0.82171/52.53075/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Market Harborough - [Day nurseries in Market Harborough](/search?q=Market+Harborough) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=medbourne-playgroup-le16-8dt-226442) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Medbourne Playgroup Last inspected 26 May 2022 · Leonie Miller 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 enjoy a wide variety of stimulating experiences and immerse themselves in play. Staff use children's interests to plan exciting activities, fostering imagination and curiosity about the natural world. Children have strong bonds with staff, learn cooperative play, and are encouraged to be independent. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy a wide variety of stimulating experiences and immerse themselves in play. - The outdoor space is used by staff to encourage children to develop in all areas of learning. - Children have plenty of opportunity to develop physical skills and be active. - Staff have built up strong relationships with parents. - Children benefit from a well-established, knowledgeable staff team. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to improve their questioning techniques to ensure children's language is consistently developed in play - 2 develop an effective supervision process to give staff opportunities to discuss any concerns and receive support that promotes the interests of children. Inspection #10064539 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187357) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that they have seen developments in their children's confidence since starting at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The inspector had conversations with key staff members, including the designated safeguarding lead and the setting's special educational needs and disabilities coordinator. Outdoor space The outdoor space is used by staff to encourage children to develop in all areas of learning. Children observe the changing of the seasons, collect items to make bird nests and identify different wildflowers. Inspection history Date: February 2008 - July 2022 Good - May 2022 Good - July 2016 Good - June 2016 Good - February 2016 Inadequate - February 2016 Inadequate - April 2015 Requires improvement - February 2012 Good - January 2012 Good - February 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Medbourne Playgroup ### Is Medbourne Playgroup Ofsted registered? ### What is the age range at Medbourne Playgroup? ### When is Medbourne Playgroup open? ### What are the fees at Medbourne Playgroup? ### When was Medbourne Playgroup established? ### Is Medbourne Playgroup a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Market Harborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Medbourne Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.7 mi ### Hanbury Kindergarten Church Langton · LE16 7SZ ](/nursery/hanbury-kindergarten-le16-7sz-ey457304) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### Mini Adventures Preschool Market Harborough · LE16 7QE ](/nursery/mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-le16-7qe-2570210) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### St Brendans Parish Playgroup Corby · NN18 0AZ ](/nursery/st-brendans-parish-playgroup-nn18-0az-220068) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Castle Lane Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 7DE ](/nursery/castle-lane-day-nursery-le16-7de-ey372240) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.2 mi ### West Lodge Day Nursery Desborough · NN14 2SH ](/nursery/west-lodge-day-nursery-nn14-2sh-ey543583) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Market Harborough · LE16 7SA ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-le16-7sa-2637820) [See all nurseries in Market Harborough →](/search?q=Market+Harborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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