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Peaslake Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Colmans Hill, Guildford, GU5 9ST · Surrey
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Peaslake Nursery, located in Guildford, GU5 9ST, is a nature-inspired setting for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Operating during term time from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm, the nursery provides a balanced approach to learning, combining adult-led instruction with child-initiated play.

This methodology supports the holistic development of children across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The environment at Peaslake Nursery is designed to be warm and inviting, fostering curiosity, a sense of community, and an appreciation for the changing seasons.

The nursery is known for its diverse range of enriching weekly sessions, including Forest School adventures in a woodland classroom, Cosmic Yoga for mindfulness and wellbeing, and Little Bears Music sessions that encourage rhythm and movement. Children also benefit from French language fun led by a native teacher and participate in "Cooking with Sian," where they learn to prepare both savory and sweet treats, often using produce from the nursery garden.

OFSTED has recognized Peaslake Nursery for its curriculum, which celebrates children as unique and naturally curious individuals.

Our ethos

Peaslake Nursery's approach is nature-inspired and holistic, inspired by the EYFS. They balance adult-led instruction with child-initiated play to foster curiosity and community. Their curriculum celebrates children as unique and naturally curious individuals, with activities like Forest School, Cosmic Yoga, music, French, and cooking contributing to wellbeing, rhythm, movement, and practical life skills.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the nursery by the friendly staff team and choose from stimulating activities. They lead their play, making choices about what they would like to do. Children benefit from a curriculum where they are recognised as unique individuals who are naturally curious and passionate about the natural world.

Nature-inspired settingPlay-based learningForest SchoolYoga and mindfulnessMusic and MovementFrench languageCooking and food discovery

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis for any hours not covered by government funding. Invoices are issued half-termly, and optional hot school dinners are available daily. Families are also invited to make a voluntary contribution each term.

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

  • Hourly rates apply to any hours not covered by funding entitlements.
  • Invoices are issued on a half-termly basis.
  • Optional hot school dinners are available daily for children who do not bring a packed lunch.

Key facts

Opening hours

Term time, 8:45 am to 3:00 pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Peaslake Nursery

Last inspected 12 May 2023 · Jade Orosz

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 welcomed into the nursery by the friendly staff team and choose from stimulating activities. They lead their play, making choices about what they would like to do. Children benefit from a curriculum where they are recognised as unique individuals who are naturally curious and passionate about the natural world.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy cookery sessions each week and take part in yoga, forest school activities, and library visits.
  • Children are highly independent and enjoy taking responsibility.
  • Children have access to a large collection of books and different literature, and staff provide opportunities for purposeful mark making.
  • The manager has a clear vision for the nursery and continuously develops her and her team's knowledge and skills.
  • Staff monitor children's progress effectively, and gaps in learning are quickly identified and supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff fully understand how to implement effective strategies to help children manage their emotions and regulate their actions positively
  • 2support staff to develop a secure understanding of each child's next steps and the learning intentions of planned activities to ensure children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10279834 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share positive comments about the setting. They praise the changes that the manager has made.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When there are gaps in children's learning, these are quickly identified and support is put in place.

Outdoor space

Children enthusiastically watch a live-stream video of birds nesting in the nursery garden. Children enjoy being physically challenged. They use planks of wood, tyres and large wooden blocks to create climbing structures. Once they are happy with how the obstacles are set up, they carefully balance along the planks.

Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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