--- title: "Penguin Pre-School, Great Yarmouth — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Penguin Pre-School, a nursery in Great Yarmouth — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Penguin Pre-School # Penguin Pre-School in Great Yarmouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB · Norfolk Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Norfolk 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 Penguin Pre-School, established in 1993, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The pre-school, a registered charity (Charity No. 1039260), prides itself on fostering social skills and laying strong foundations for future education. It operates from Newtown Methodist Church, having moved from previous locations at St Pauls Church and Newtown Community Centre. With a dedicated team of 13 experienced Early Years Professionals, Penguin Pre-School is committed to continuous staff training to incorporate the latest knowledge in early years care and education. The pre-school’s philosophy centres on a child-centric approach, encouraging confidence, independence, and inquisitiveness. They believe in working closely with parents and carers, considering themselves an extension of the child’s family, and prioritising the child’s voice in their development. The pre-school has been rated "Good" in all areas by OFSTED in its last inspection in 2015 and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, during term time. Our ethos Penguin Pre-School's philosophy centres on a child-centric approach, encouraging confidence, independence, and inquisitiveness. They believe in working closely with parents and carers, considering themselves an extension of the child’s family, and prioritising the child’s voice in their development. What it's like Children make good progress in this warm, welcoming pre-school. Staff support them to build strong bonds and settle into the daily routine with ease. Children make steady progress and grow in confidence, ready for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Charity-run Experienced staff Child-centred approach OFSTED Good rating ## 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://www.penguinpreschool.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday term time only Age range 2-5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Staff 13 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Penguin Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10380752 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277506)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254221) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.penguinpreschool.co.uk/) Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB [© 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#/1.72875/52.61935/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Great Yarmouth - [Day nurseries in Great Yarmouth](/search?q=Great+Yarmouth) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=penguin-pre-school-nr30-4db-254221) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Penguin Pre-School Last inspected 23 April 2025 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 make good progress in this warm, welcoming pre-school. Staff support them to build strong bonds and settle into the daily routine with ease. Children make steady progress and grow in confidence, ready for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Inspector highlights - Staff promote children's independence through daily routines. - The pre-school reflects the diverse cultures of the children who attend. - Staff identify where children need extra support and plan this into the curriculum. - Leaders are knowledgeable and passionate about their roles, providing staff with a clear professional development programme. - Leaders and staff build strong relationships with parents, sharing information about children's care and learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their teaching further to embed consistency and help achieve the highest quality across the provision - 2 continue to improve how information is gathered from and shared with all parents. Inspection #10380752 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277506) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say staff are approachable and their children are happy and settled. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get strong support at the pre-school. Staff provide early interventions and tailored help, for example, using talking boards and picture cards. Leaders work closely with parents and external professionals to identify gaps in learning and seek extra support when needed. ## Parent Reviews of Penguin Pre-School 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWt0m9fWAPLXiM5MXnGqXSe1zagKEFqPXcBn9fKOlNnL7LV2ik=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) W A in the last week I used to go here back in 2005. Great times! 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