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Playmates Pre-school # Playmates Pre-school in Thatcham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · The Log Cabin, Whitelands Park, Thatcham, RG18 3FH · West Berkshire Number of places 70 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority West Berkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playmates Pre-school, established in 1979 and now located in the Log Cabin within Whitelands Park School grounds, provides sessional care and education for children from two years old until they reach school age. As a registered charity, it operates under the Early Years Alliance's constitution and is regulated by Ofsted. The pre-school has maintained a positive reputation within the local community, evidenced by its consistent full capacity and 'Good' rating from its last Ofsted inspection in 2017. A committee of parents, elected annually, oversees the pre-school's operations, including the employment of a dedicated team comprising a Manager and ten assistants. This qualified staff is committed to fostering each child's potential through diverse learning opportunities tailored to individual interests and learning styles. The curriculum focuses on preparing children for school by developing key skills and encouraging a love for learning, while also promoting an understanding of respect, boundaries, and social confidence. They emphasise the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum's prime areas (Communication and language, Physical, Personal Social & emotional) as foundational for the specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the world, Expressive arts and design). The pre-school prioritises providing a safe, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating environment to promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth, aiming to instil a lifelong desire to learn. Our ethos This nursery is committed to fostering each child's potential through diverse learning opportunities tailored to individual interests and learning styles, emphasising the EYFS curriculum's prime areas to prepare children for school. They aim to instil a lifelong desire to learn by providing a safe, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating environment that promotes children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. What it's like Children confidently enter the pre-school and are quick to settle. Staff successfully put strategies into place to help those children who find it harder to separate from parents. Children happily engage in play and are safe and secure. They make friends and play well together. Charity-run Established 1979 EYFS curriculum focused Ofsted "Good" rating ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session for self-funded families. Sessions are offered in three-hour blocks. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Charges apply to self-funded sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playmates Pre-school Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285369 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219398)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395935) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playmates-pre-school-rg18-3fh-ey395935) ## Key facts Opening hours 9-12 and 12-3 Monday to Friday, term time only Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning session, Afternoon session Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playmates Pre-school Last inspected 3 May 2023 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 confidently enter the pre-school and are quick to settle. Staff successfully put strategies into place to help those children who find it harder to separate from parents. Children happily engage in play and are safe and secure. They make friends and play well together. Inspector highlights - Children confidently enter the pre-school and are quick to settle. - Staff focus on providing opportunities for children to play and explore, while developing their speech and language. - Children enjoy daily physical play and eagerly access the large outside space. - Staff have high expectations for behaviour and promote an inclusive environment. - Parents are very complimentary about staff, who they find welcoming, approachable and happy. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for children to complete simple tasks for themselves, to extend their independence skills even further. Inspection #10285369 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219398) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very complimentary about staff. They say how they feel they can approach her at any time. > They say that their children have learned to settle well and are confident learners. > Parents believe that staff give regular feedback about their children's progress. > They feel they can approach staff at any time with a question or query. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff offer an inclusive environment that meets the needs of all children. Outdoor space Children enjoy daily physical play and fresh air and exercise, eagerly accessing the large outside space. They have the use of many resources for larger physical movement, such as ride-on cars, a slide and a hill to run down. Inspection history Date: March 2010 - May 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - December 2014 Good - March 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Playmates Pre-school ### Is Playmates Pre-school Ofsted registered? ### Is Playmates Pre-school a private nursery? ### Who makes up the staff team at Playmates Pre-school? ### When is Playmates Pre-school open? ### From what age does Playmates Pre-school accept children? ### What outdoor space does Playmates Pre-school use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thatcham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playmates Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Me Day Nursery Thatcham · RG19 4QB 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-rg19-4qb-ey545549) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Audlen House Day Nursery Thatcham · RG19 4QH 3.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/audlen-house-day-nursery-rg19-4qh-2793978) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Thatcham Pre-School Thatcham · RG19 4YA ](/nursery/thatcham-pre-school-rg19-4ya-ey555048) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Tigers Day Nursery Thatcham · RG18 3QY 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-rg18-3qy-110634) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Cold Ash Pre School Thatcham · RG18 9JH ](/nursery/cold-ash-pre-school-rg18-9jh-ey560354) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Rocking Horse Nursery Newbury · RG14 7NZ ](/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-rg14-7nz-110619) [See all nurseries in Thatcham →](/search?q=Thatcham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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