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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Overdale Tots Pre-School # Overdale Tots Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · High View, BEDFORD, MK41 8EP · Bedford Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Bedford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Overdale Tots Pre-School, established in 2007, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 02/10/2024, the pre-school provides a welcoming atmosphere where children are greeted warmly by friendly and professional staff. The curriculum approach focuses on developing personal, social, and emotional skills, alongside communication and language, with management having a clear understanding of the skills they wish children to acquire. Staff are sensitive to individual needs, offering comfort and reassurance, and implementing effective key-person roles that keep parents well-informed. The learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, is organised based on children's developmental needs and interests, allowing them to engage fully in play for extended periods. The pre-school places a strong emphasis on early literacy, fostering a love of reading through singing sessions, engaging with texts, and providing a lending library. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff conduct robust assessments to track development, swiftly identify those needing additional support, and utilise additional funding to provide necessary resources, ensuring all children make good progress. What it's like Children are greeted warmly by friendly and professional staff and arrive happy and excited. Staff are sensitive to children's needs, offering cuddles and reassurance. They know children well and provide activities that meet their developmental needs and interests. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Strong SEND support Focus on communication and language Promotes love of reading Effective key-person roles ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://homenicom.co.uk/area/bedford/crime-rate) ## Key facts Age range 0-4 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Overdale Tots Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10354740 Lead inspector Carly Parkinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260052)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362775) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=overdale-tots-pre-school-mk41-8ep-ey362775) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Overdale Tots Pre-School Last inspected 2 October 2024 · Carly Parkinson 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 greeted warmly by friendly and professional staff and arrive happy and excited. Staff are sensitive to children's needs, offering cuddles and reassurance. They know children well and provide activities that meet their developmental needs and interests. Inspector highlights - Management has a secure understanding of the skills they want children to learn and focuses on a curriculum that builds personal, social, and emotional skills, and communication and language. - The management team implements effective key-person roles, keeping parents well informed and promoting children's emotional well-being. - Staff complete robust assessments to track development, swiftly identify children needing additional support, and use funding to provide resources, ensuring all children make good progress. - Staff organise the learning environment based on children's developmental needs and interests, leading to children fully engaging and focusing for long periods. - Children develop a love of reading through singing sessions and engaging with texts and a lending library. - Staff notice and minimise risks to health and safety, complete daily risk assessments, and have robust safeguarding procedures. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of large-group activities to maximise children's learning, engagement and participation - 2 provide a consistent approach to developing children's independence throughout their everyday activities and routines. Inspection #10354740 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260052) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff complete robust assessments of children's learning to track and monitor their development. This enables them to swiftly identify children who may need additional support and put plans in place to ensure that all children make the best possible progress. Additional funding is used to provide resources that meet children's learning needs. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: May 2008 - October 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - December 2014 Good - October 2008 Good - May 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Overdale Tots Pre-School ### What is Overdale Tots Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Does Overdale Tots Pre-School offer funded hours? ### What age range does Overdale Tots Pre-School cater for? ### Does Overdale Tots Pre-School support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### When was Overdale Tots Pre-School established? ### How does Overdale Tots Pre-School promote a love of reading? ### What is the educational approach at Overdale Tots Pre-School? ## About the setting Overdale Tots Pre-School registered in 2007 and is privately owned. The provider employs 11 members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 6. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and offers a holiday club during school holidays with the same hours. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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