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Orchard Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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3.4(5 Google reviews) ·St. Lukes Vicarage, Queens Park Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9YA · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
19 places
Age range
4–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this early years setting

Orchard Day Nursery, established in 1991, is an integral part of the Hanover community in Brighton. The nursery prides itself on fostering a wholesome and homely environment where children feel valued and motivated to learn and challenge themselves, aiming to instil a lifelong love of learning through diverse experiences and lasting memories.

The nursery provides opportunities for both indoor and outdoor learning, supported by a dedicated and diverse team of male and female practitioners. Orchard Day Nursery caters to various age groups, with dedicated spaces such as a bright and secure baby room for up to 14 infants, a vibrant and spacious toddler room for up to 32 children, and a pre-school area accommodating up to 24 children across two interconnected rooms with interchangeable resources.

Additionally, there is a separate pre-school at St Luke's, opened in January 2020, designed to offer up to 19 children a remarkable final year before they transition to school.

Our ethos

Orchard Day Nursery prides itself on fostering a wholesome and homely environment where children feel valued and motivated to learn and challenge themselves, aiming to instil a lifelong love of learning through diverse experiences and lasting memories. The nursery provides opportunities for both indoor and outdoor learning.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing pre-school. They know the routines and easily find their name card to self-register. Children quickly settle to meaningful play activities with the enthusiastic, attentive staff. They are happy, relaxed and show an eagerness to learn.

Homely and nurturing environmentLong-standing community presenceDedicated and diverse teamIndoor and outdoor learning opportunitiesFocus on lifelong learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Orchard Pre School

Last inspected 6 July 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 warmly welcomed into this nurturing pre-school. They know the routines and easily find their name card to self-register. Children quickly settle to meaningful play activities with the enthusiastic, attentive staff. They are happy, relaxed and show an eagerness to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider is an inspirational and passionate leader.
  • All children thrive in this inclusive environment.
  • Managers and staff form strong relationships with children and families.
  • Staff create an atmosphere where children are inspired to share their views and contribute their thoughts.
  • Staff consistently support children to manage their own self-care needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to improve their questioning skills, to give children more time to think and respond, to support their learning even further
  • 2enhance staff knowledge of when to teach specific skills that underpin children's good learning and development.
Inspection #10221675 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the caring staff and the ongoing support for them and their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff quickly recognise when children may need additional support. They work with parents and other professionals, and use additional funding carefully, to ensure each child's needs are met. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make very good progress.

Outdoor space

Children can choose to be indoors or outside. For example, they carefully hunt for 'dinosaurs' in the garden, using tools to dig in bark. Children regularly practise yoga or walk to the park for forest school activities, developing very good physical skills.

Google Reviews of Orchard Pre School

3.4
(5 Google reviews)
Sarah
7 months ago

Both our children have had or are having a wonderful time at Orchard. The staff provide a stimulating, nurturing environment and really work hard to ensure every child thrives. We've had experience from the baby room up to the preschool and each stage has been a very positive experience for our children who have loved their nursery days and formed strong bonds with their caregivers. Many of the staff we met when our now 7 year old first started are still there several years later which says a lot! Management are fab too, we have had nothing but positive, supportive interactions. Also there is a nice social side for the parents which Orchard encourage with events like mothers and fathers day breakfasts. Choosing a nursery for your little one feels like a huge decision but you won't go wrong with Orchard!

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Lucy Coleman
7 months ago

Outstanding nursery. I really see the staff as part of the family - they are incredibly caring and thoroughly professional. Both of my children have thrived at Orchard (both with very different temperaments), and I've been so touched by the personal and proactive approach the staff have taken to help them shape and express their little personalities. The preschool is exceptional and the children come out ready, confident and enthusiastic for school with some key skills that help them adapt quickly into the school environment.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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