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Montacute Pre-School # Montacute Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · BAPTIST SCHOOL ROOMS SOUTH STREET, MONTACUTE, TA15 6XD · Somerset Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Montacute Pre-School, established in 1992, provides childcare for children aged 2–4 years within the Baptist Church Schoolrooms in Montacute. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, Tuesday from 8 am to 12:30 pm, and Thursday from 8 am to midday, the pre-school offers a nurturing environment where children are happy, safe, and secure, arriving eager to explore and socialise. Staff support children in developing independence, such as changing shoes and preparing for meals, and use mealtimes as valuable learning opportunities. What it's like Children are happy, safe and secure, arriving eager to investigate activities and excited to see friends. Staff support children in becoming independent and use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Staff focus their curriculum on supporting children's communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development, helping them quickly make progress in social skills. Strong communication skills Fascination with books Excellent SEND support Positive behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8am to 4pm, on Tuesday from 8am to 12.30pm, and on Thursday from 8am to midday Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Montacute Pre-School Last inspected 16 March 2022 · Elaine Douglas Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy, safe and secure, arriving eager to investigate activities and excited to see friends. Staff support children in becoming independent and use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Staff focus their curriculum on supporting children's communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development, helping them quickly make progress in social skills. Inspector highlights - Staff successfully support children's speaking skills through language modelling, recalling past learning, and introducing new vocabulary. - Changes to the environment have led to children developing a fascination with books and spontaneously enjoying them alone, with friends, and with staff, particularly engaging boys. - The SENCo and manager work well with parents, other providers, and outside agencies to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, make good progress. - Children behave extremely well, showing perseverance and a positive attitude to learning, listening well to instructions, and managing their emotions. - Staff support children in developing a healthy lifestyle, with daily opportunities for outdoor play and effective use of stories to promote healthy eating and body care. - The manager provides good role modelling for staff, recognising strengths, and ensuring support and professional development, leading to staff training in communication skills and specialist SENCo qualification. Areas to develop - 1 focus staff development on recognising when children need more challenge in the outdoor area to support their understanding of the world further - 2 give children enough time to find solutions to problems for themselves Inspection #10125943 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181897) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Montacute Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10125943 Lead inspector Elaine Douglas Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181897)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143123) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=montacute-pre-school-ta15-6xd-143123) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and the manager work well with parents, other providers and outside agencies to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, make good progress. Staff observe the children, ensuring they know the children well and what they need to achieve next. They plan an ambitious curriculum that meets all needs. Children who need additional support receive one-to-one activities, where staff introduce new language through pictures, signs and words, and through repetition, children soon start saying what they can see. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities to play outside and have wet-weather clothing for inclement weather. The quality of teaching outdoors is not always as effective in challenging children as it is indoors. Inspection history Date: May 2004 - April 2022 Good - March 2022 Good - January 2014 Outstanding - December 2013 Outstanding - October 2009 Requires improvement - October 2006 Requires improvement - May 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Montacute Pre-School ### How is Montacute Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What is the age range at Montacute Pre-School? ### What strengths were highlighted at the last inspection? ### How does Montacute Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in MONTACUTE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Montacute Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Yeovil · BA21 3RL ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-ba21-3rl-ey453341) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### The Young Ones Yeovil · BA21 3JD ](/nursery/the-young-ones-ba21-3jd-ey365283) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Little Discoveries : Yeovil Yeovil · BA21 3EP ](/nursery/little-discoveries-yeovil-ba21-3ep-ey545417) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Smartees Day Care Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DN ](/nursery/smartees-day-care-nursery-ltd-ba20-2dn-ey480779) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.0 mi ### Oaklands day nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DU 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-ba20-2du-2771042) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 3.1 mi ### Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Yeovil Yeovil · BA20 2PG ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-yeovil-ba20-2pg-ey487222) [See all nurseries in MONTACUTE →](/search?q=MONTACUTE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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