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Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Victory Hall, Town Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 7JQ · Cheshire East
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop new skills under the guidance of qualified staff. The playgroup focuses on promoting physical, language, social, and emotional development through age-appropriate activities.

They offer flexible term-time sessions from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with no registration fee. The facilities include two secure outdoor spaces, enabling children to interact with and understand the natural world.

As a registered charity, Mobberley Pre-School relies on donations to enhance its offerings and support children's learning. They welcome visits and provide an online application form for prospective families.

The pre-school emphasises individualised attention, striving to create a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment where every child feels valued. They also provide comprehensive information on their website regarding fees, funding options, and various helpful links for parents.

What it's like

Children are offered a wealth of opportunities to help support their learning and development, including yoga classes and external sports coaching. They explore the pre-school's nature garden and play outdoors daily, fostering an understanding of nature and supporting their physical development. Children display positive behaviour and are happy and safe, making their own choices about how they play with a variety of resources.

Flexible sessionsRegistered charityOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for morning, afternoon, or full-day coverage. Invoices are billed termly, and parents must provide a packed lunch for any children staying past midday.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Invoices are issued termly and must be paid within 10 days.
  • Late or non-payments incur an administration charge.
  • A minimum of 4 weeks written notice is required for withdrawal or session reduction.
  • Children staying after 12pm require a packed lunch.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00-15:00, term-time only

Session types

Morning session, Lunch session, Afternoon session, Full day session

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 11 October 2022

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 offered a wealth of opportunities to help support their learning and development, including yoga classes and external sports coaching. They explore the pre-school's nature garden and play outdoors daily, fostering an understanding of nature and supporting their physical development. Children display positive behaviour and are happy and safe, making their own choices about how they play with a variety of resources.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children very well and plan next steps to meet their individual needs, leading to good progress in learning.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, with staff using various strategies and working with other agencies.
  • Support for children's communication and language is good, with staff teaching new words, modelling language, and using visual signs.
  • Children are highly motivated to learn and are captivated by engaging activities, such as exploring magnets.
  • Staff help children to develop their independence skills, encouraging them to take off coats, pour drinks, and practice personal hygiene.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen behaviour management strategies to help children to understand what is expected of them and why.
Inspection #10231396 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff use a variety of strategies to support children, such as holding hands to help them slow down and using a traffic light system for behaviour. Staff work with other agencies, including health visitors and the local authority, to provide additional support.

Outdoor space

Nature is treated as an important part of children's education. Children explore the pre-school's nature garden, learning about changes through the seasons. They play outdoors daily, which supports their health and well-being.

Parent Reviews of Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup

5.0
(3)
Karinna Sellars
7 years ago

Quite simply the best preschool I could have hoped for for my children! The setting is lovely - with both indoor and outdoor spaces to enrich their learning. My eldest originally moved to this setting from another and was much happier and settled here. The staff are wonderful with the children - they are warm, caring and very enthusiastic. Every day is filled with wonderful activities and adventures. There are regular outings for the children, into the beautiful local area and they have enjoyed numerous visits from local service people, such as the firemen, police etc. I really cannot recommend Mobberley preschool/playgroup enough.

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Katy Armstrong
7 years ago

A wonderful warm, enriching and stimulating environment for children to learn through play. Children are able to make use of the great outdoors and visit local attractions and use the local footpaths for 'adventures'. Staff are friendly, caring, and treat every child with individualism to help them flourish. Both my children drag me in on a daily basis and never want to come home!

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Louise O'Sullivan-Russell
a month ago

Mobberley Preschool is an exceptional setting which has been a home away from home for our children. The staff are extraordinary in how they connect with the children and nurture them to prepare for school. Our children have always come home with big smiles and full of stories about the fun activities they have done that day both indoors and outdoors. And drop offs have never been easier...they are just so happy going in! In particular we have been so grateful to the staff for going above and beyond to protect our youngest who has several allergies. We trust them completely and have been so impressed with all that they have done to be so allergy aware and to keep her safe. We cannot thank them enough and wholeheartedly recommend Mobberley Preschool.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • October 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • January 2013Good

Frequently asked about Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup

About the setting

Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1969 and is based in Mobberley. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm, and provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

URN
305195
Registered person
Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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