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She is positively thriving there and so very happy! The staff are fantastic and create such a wonderful environment and make the preschool experience exciting for each and every child. Earlier this morning, on her way to school, I asked her who her friends were at school and she said 'everyone'. That is a perfect summing up, as everyone there is super friendly. Niton Preschool creates a bit of magic for all the children there and has found a winning formula.", "datePublished": "2025-06-18T14:12:24.738294343Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "beatrice Leighton" }, "reviewBody": "Both our children attend Niton pre school and they always head in each morning excited and leave with big smiles on their faces.\nThe staff are fantastic and very caring, I know my children are being left in a kind and caring environment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Niton preschool to any of my friends with children. The children thrive and learn under the roof of genuine lovely people.\nMy children come out the door at the end of the day with wonderful crafted creations and stories to tell of the fantastic fun they have had that day. 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Niton Pre-school # Niton Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Niton CP School, School Lane, Ventnor, PO38 2BP · Isle of Wight Number of places 45 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Isle of Wight 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 Niton Pre-school, established in 1994, is an independent pre-school operating from the grounds of Niton CP School on the Isle of Wight. This setting provides full day care for children aged 1 to 4 years, with a total of 45 places and 65 children on roll. 45am to 5pm, and also offers sessions during school holidays at its partner setting in Brighstone. The pre-school employs 12 dedicated staff members, most of whom hold relevant early years qualifications. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. Niton Pre-school was rated "Good" in its latest inspection on 29th June 2022, with "Outstanding" for behaviour and attitudes, reflecting its commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive environment where children thrive and develop independence. What it's like Children eagerly enter this stimulating setting with smiles and joy, demonstrating strong independence skills. They are happy and excited to see their friends and staff, confident in social situations, and behave extremely well. Children articulate what they know and can do, possessing a wide range of vocabulary. Engaging activities Strong independence Excellent behaviour Supportive staff Good early literacy ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours five days a week from 7.45am to 5pm, during term time, with sessions offered during school holidays at their partner setting in Brighstone. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Niton Pre-school Last inspected 29 June 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children eagerly enter this stimulating setting with smiles and joy, demonstrating strong independence skills. They are happy and excited to see their friends and staff, confident in social situations, and behave extremely well. Children articulate what they know and can do, possessing a wide range of vocabulary. Inspector highlights - Children eagerly enter this stimulating setting with smiles and joy. Their independence skills are consistently strong. - Children are happy and excited to see their friends and staff, and are confident in social situations. - Children behave extremely well, listen and respond well to staff instructions, and follow daily routines effortlessly. - Children boldly articulate what they know and can do, possessing a wide range of vocabulary. - Practitioners offer a wide range of experiences that build children's curiosity and interest, leading to high levels of engagement. - Practitioners expertly support what children already know and can do, challenging their thinking. - Children have a love of books from an early age, supporting early literacy skills. - Children enjoy caring, secure, and attentive attachments with practitioners, who plan a curriculum supporting individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 Promote effective professional development consistently from the start of the induction process, to ensure new staff are fully supported. - 2 Develop staff practice to support children's and parents' understanding of healthy eating choices. Inspection #10128588 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191393) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Niton Pre-school Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10128588 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191393)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281607) 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 Niton CP School, School Lane, Ventnor, PO38 2BP [© 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#/-1.28433/50.58672/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ventnor - [Day nurseries in Ventnor](/search?q=Ventnor) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=niton-pre-school-po38-2bp-ey281607) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have high ambitions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The setting is an early help hub and supports families and the local community to access other services, such as referrals for portage or speech and language specialists. As a result, children and families have strong partnerships with other professionals that support the children in the setting, so that they thrive. ## Parent Reviews of Niton Pre-school 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFV1uYLHAfOa8gZ4HTE6GX8aHLWNaP_4oXDI32JlWBlYfWmc8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Francesca McLinden 11 months ago My daughter attends Niton Preschool and she absolutely loves it there. She is positively thriving there and so very happy! The staff are fantastic and create such a wonderful environment and make the preschool experience exciting for each and every child. Earlier this morning, on her way to school, I asked her who her friends were at school and she said 'everyone'. That is a perfect summing up, as everyone there is super friendly. Niton Preschool creates a bit of magic for all the children there and has found a winning formula. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paeFMwTnVORmt0UVd4QlpYcGFUSHA0VFVNeFNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x48748f545f454d05:0x36ea0a681994dd44) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKD5tHK0_MVd9Zb0ZmsMrr1_oQ-T6PzqTA-4fxCQZwgT4DxUg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) beatrice Leighton 10 months ago Both our children attend Niton pre school and they always head in each morning excited and leave with big smiles on their faces. The staff are fantastic and very caring, I know my children are being left in a kind and caring environment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Niton preschool to any of my friends with children. The children thrive and learn under the roof of genuine lovely people. My children come out the door at the end of the day with wonderful crafted creations and stories to tell of the fantastic fun they have had that day. Thank you Niton preschool we love you x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KMldqWk9PVTU2TkU5Zk9WQllha2RuVVhKWVQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48748f545f454d05:0x36ea0a681994dd44) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUKVLvlh20khYSeZ9FixtXmLY93OzxfsLzhGqxONYISSqYAwP-O=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Elizabeth Barton 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndmJmaG13RRAB!2m1!1s0x48748f545f454d05:0x36ea0a681994dd44) Reviews from Google for Niton Pre-school. 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