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Moat Street Pre school

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·WIGSTON MAGNA METHODIST CHURCH, Cross Street, Wigston, LE18 2HE · Leicestershire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Moat Street Pre-school, located in Wigston, Leicester, was registered in 2014 and operates from Wigston Magna Methodist Church. The setting offers a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 2 to 4 are settled and happy, developing strong friendships with staff and peers.

The pre-school has a strong ethos of fostering independence and confidence, with staff maintaining high expectations for every child. Parents consistently provide positive feedback regarding the care and education their children receive.

The dedicated team of three full-time childcare staff, all qualified to at least level 3, are praised for their kindness, patience, and seamless teamwork. They effectively promote communication and language development through meaningful conversations and open-ended questions.

The enriching curriculum introduces children to mathematical concepts, helps them develop critical thinking skills, and allows for exploration of various sensory experiences, including sand, water, and play dough. Children are encouraged to make choices daily, from selecting stories to voting for their preferred book, fostering a sense of value and contribution.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-versed in protective procedures and qualified in paediatric first aid, ensuring a safe and well-being-focused environment for all children.

What it's like

Children at Moat Street Pre-school are settled and happy, forming strong friendships with staff and other children. Staff are exceptionally kind, caring, and patient, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging. The pre-school fosters independence and confidence, with children enthusiastically sharing their discoveries and engaging in imaginative play.

Settled and happy childrenStrong friendshipsDedicated staffRich curriculumEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 2.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Moat Street Pre school

Last inspected 14 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Moat Street Pre-school are settled and happy, forming strong friendships with staff and other children. Staff are exceptionally kind, caring, and patient, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging. The pre-school fosters independence and confidence, with children enthusiastically sharing their discoveries and engaging in imaginative play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled and happy, developing friendships with staff and other children.
  • Staff are exceptionally kind, caring and patient, promoting children's strong sense of belonging.
  • Children are confident and articulate, readily sharing their discoveries.
  • Children show good imaginative skills, exploring various materials to make their own mixtures.
  • Children are mesmerised by stories read by staff in an animated and engaging way, fostering a love of books and reading.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language development very well through meaningful conversations and open questions.
  • Children benefit from a well-considered curriculum that promotes their interests and learning.
  • Staff emphasise children's independence in self-care, teaching them to manage personal hygiene effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to extend opportunities for children to explore further and develop their skills in thinking critically and solving problems.
  • 2Support staff to deliver a stimulating curriculum for mathematics, introducing children to different mathematical concepts, such as counting.
Inspection #10076031 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enthusiastically investigate bugs in the garden using magnifying glasses, demonstrating their engagement with the outdoor environment.

Parent Reviews of Moat Street Pre school

5.0
(2)
Philip Kingsley-Elton
10 months ago

More than your usual preschool, we prefer to say a ‘home from home’. Our son flourished during his time at Moat Street. Jo, Hannah and Rachelle are incredible child practitioners who promote learning through play and always have amazing activities to help children explore the world and learn. We were impressed how quickly our son settled and it was brilliant that they kept a journal of his development littered with pictures so we could see what he got up to during term time. The facilities are warm and inviting, it’s like stepping into a living room with lots to see and play with, usually with an open door for free flow to the rear garden so children can go in and out as they please. Our son was always excited to go and all the other children and families were lovely. There were events such as the nativity and Easter bonnet parade usually held in the church rooms next door a great extra space. Children would go on small trips to the park which our son really enjoyed. I couldn’t recommend this hidden gem enough!

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Thomas Molloy
3 weeks ago

My son has attended Moat St from just after his 3rd birthday and will leave to begin school this year. Simply put, he absolutely loves going to playschool. The variety of activities, the positive atmosphere, outstanding organisation and routines and the incredibly caring staff are what makes the difference here. The preschool is clearly very fun and interesting for children and the performances (Christmas, Easter, etc), outings, themed weeks, etc, all contribute to this. I also appreciate the value placed on learning here, especially the fact that play and socialisation are at the heart of every activity and that they are allowed to be children and have fun. My son has thrived as a result of his attendance and I could not recommend this preschool more highly. Update: my daughter has since also attended and has had the same, very positive and caring experience.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2016

  • September 2022Good
  • April 2016Good

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