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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre # Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Plympton Hill, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UB · Plymouth Number of places 64 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Plymouth 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 Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre offers high-quality, affordable childcare with an emphasis on nurturing each child individually. The centre provides a stimulating environment focused on fun and daily learning, with sessions designed to encourage children to choose from various activities and participate in adult-led group activities. Outdoor play is a key component, promoting health, physical development, and environmental awareness. The facility is situated within the expansive grounds of Plympton St Maurice Primary School, fostering strong ties with the school community. It features two self-contained units linked by a conservatory corridor, catering to babies (3 months to 2 years), toddlers (2-3 years), and pre-schoolers (3-5 years). Each unit has dedicated play areas, with the baby unit including a sensory area and sleep room, and the toddler unit featuring a small world area, messy area, and book corner. The pre-school has its own large play area, kitchen, and toilets. An enclosed outdoor play area is accessible to all age groups, complemented by a separate discovery garden. The centre operates a key-person approach to ensure each child's needs and interests are met, aiding in their settlement and engagement with activities. They also offer "Free Flow" for pre-school children, allowing them to choose between indoor and outdoor play. Daily activities include sensory play, learning through discovery, creative minds, heuristic play, messy play, BLAST, physical exploration, Moo Music, French lessons, Makaton, and Wake Up & Shake Up. The centre is open for 51 weeks a year, offering a playscheme during school holidays, with closures during the Christmas and New Year week and a day for staff training/cleaning. Our ethos The Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre's philosophy centres on a key-person approach to nurture each child individually, ensuring their needs and interests are met. They provide a stimulating environment focused on fun and daily learning, incorporating a "Free Flow" system for pre-schoolers to choose between indoor and outdoor play, alongside a variety of activities such as sensory play, learning through discovery, heuristic play, and creative arts. Outdoor play is highlighted for promoting health, physical development, and environmental awareness. What it's like Children have a strong sense of belonging to the setting, arriving happy and eager to play. Staff boost children's self-esteem by choosing pre-school-aged children to be 'special helpers'. Children respond well to instructions and follow the rules and routines of the setting. High-quality and affordable childcare Strong links with primary school Dedicated Baby, Toddler, and Pre-school units Key person approach Emphasis on outdoor play ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10339994 Lead inspector Jemma Honey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247366)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474376) 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 [ Visit website ](https://plymptonstmauricechildcarecentre.com/) Plympton Hill, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UB [© 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#/-4.04473/50.38055/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=plympton-st-maurice-childcare-centre-pl7-1ub-ey474376) ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around specific session types, including early bird, morning, afternoon, late, and breakfast club options. Pricing is banded by age, covering babies from three months, all-age rates (0-4 years), and school-aged children. Additional charges apply for registration, late payments, and late collections. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Registration fee applies. - Fees apply for late payments and late collections. - Retainer option is available for extended school sessions. ## Key facts Opening hours 51 weeks a year, operating playscheme during school holidays (closed Christmas/New Year week and one staff training/cleaning day) Session types Extra Early Session, Early Morning Session, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Late Afternoon Session, Additional Hourly Rate, Premium extra early bird, Premium early bird, Breakfast Club, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Late Session, T-Club Session1, T-Club Session2 Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre Last inspected 17 April 2024 · Jemma Honey 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 have a strong sense of belonging to the setting, arriving happy and eager to play. Staff boost children's self-esteem by choosing pre-school-aged children to be 'special helpers'. Children respond well to instructions and follow the rules and routines of the setting. Inspector highlights - Children have a strong sense of belonging and arrive happy and eager to play. - There is an ambitious curriculum in place to help children to build on their physical development. - Toddlers learn about what makes them unique and build relationships with others. - Children are independent and staff teach babies to hold and use a spoon, and toddlers to wash their faces. - Leaders deliver training to all staff on how to support children to manage their emotions. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff knowledge and understanding of how to support and extend babies' communication and language, to further their speaking skills - 2 organise adult-led activities to minimise distractions and keep all pre-school-aged children focused and engaged in their learning. Inspection #10339994 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247366) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that their children have made progress in their early writing skills. > They particularly enjoy hearing songs at home that their children have learned in the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Pre-school-aged children take turns using tricycles in the garden and ride with friends. Toddlers practise kicking a ball, demonstrating good control and coordination. Staff sing nursery rhymes to babies in the garden as they rock on a see-saw. ## Parent Reviews of Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKgukSQZPDO0lnYdDlwUzeaDuMrZwJs0Yneje6W2tgb9vqO2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joanne Vassallo 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkcnJERmpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486cec1f6f6d736f:0xfec1e69ac77481a7) Reviews from Google for Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre. 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