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Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club # Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · Gunthorpe Family Centre, Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7TS · Peterborough Number of places 123 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Peterborough About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Play House Pre-school and Out of School Club offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 4 years, alongside an out-of-school club for older children. Located in Peterborough, the setting provides full-day care during term time, with pre-school hours from 9 am to 3 pm, and extended care from 7:45 am to 6 pm. The pre-school encourages independence from an early age, seen in how children confidently manage their routines. Children across all age groups develop strong, trusting relationships with staff, fostering a sense of security and promoting positive behaviour, sharing, and turn-taking. The setting boasts a large, well-resourced outdoor area where children can freely explore activities like water play and a role-play café, moving independently between indoor and outdoor spaces. The curriculum focuses on practical learning, including growing and tasting vegetables from their patch, and fostering curiosity about the natural world through activities like bug exploration. The leadership and management are effective, supported by qualified and experienced staff who benefit from ongoing professional development. The pre-school maintains strong partnerships with parents, sharing learning targets and supporting children's individual needs. Overall effectiveness at Play House Pre-school was rated as Good at its last inspection in July 2021, with equally good ratings for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained and knowledgeable staff committed to children's welfare. Our ethos Play House Pre-school focuses on encouraging independence, fostering curiosity about the natural world, and promoting practical learning through activities like growing vegetables and exploring nature. They prioritise building strong, trusting relationships with children and effective partnerships with parents to support individual needs. What it's like Children are happy and settled and enjoy their time at pre-school and the out-of-school club. They feel safe and secure, building trusted relationships with staff. Children behave well, share, and take turns. Good overall effectiveness Strong parent partnerships Promotes independence Engaging outdoor play Effective safeguarding Focus on healthy eating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am until 6pm Term time / All Year Mixed ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10173996 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167507)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550514) 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 Gunthorpe Family Centre, Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7TS Opening hours 7.45am until 6pm [© 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#/-0.25412/52.61179/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Peterborough - [Day nurseries in Peterborough](/search?q=Peterborough) - [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=play-house-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-pe4-7ts-ey550514) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club Last inspected 2 July 2021 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled and enjoy their time at pre-school and the out-of-school club. They feel safe and secure, building trusted relationships with staff. Children behave well, share, and take turns. Inspector highlights - Staff are warm and welcoming to all children and their families. - The pre-school has established strong and supportive partnerships with parents. - The pre-school supports children to make good progress and staff have clear intentions for the learning they wish to take place. - Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. - The leadership and management of the pre-school is effective. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of how to extend children's communication and language skills and build a wide depth of vocabulary. Inspection #10173996 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167507) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that their child 'loves coming to preschool and has thrived in the setting'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know the children very well and can meet and follow each child's unique needs and interests. A strong key-person system helps children form secure attachments. Staff work effectively with different agencies where necessary to meet individual children's needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing in the large, well-resourced outside area. They freely choose from a good range of interesting activities and enjoy the chance to play inside or outside, moving independently between these areas. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club ### How did Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club support children with SEND? ### What kind of childcare setting is Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club? ### What are the opening hours at Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club? ### Where is Play House Pre-School and Out of School Club located? ## About the setting Play House Pre-school and Out of School Club registered in 2017. The setting employs 10 members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during term time only, and also provides care for school-aged children before and after school and during the school holidays. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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