Session types
Early Risers, Breakfast Club, Daily Sessions, Lunch Club, Twilight Sessions, After School Club, Holiday Club
Pollington Balne Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
About this day nursery
Pollington Balne Preschool is dedicated to offering a nurturing environment for children from nine months up to school age, focusing on a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and development. The preschool prioritises creating an inspiring atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, utilising sustainable resources and innovative equipment.
They aim to provide an exceptional experience, supporting children in reaching their developmental milestones through engaging and magical learning adventures. Understanding the financial considerations for families, Pollington Balne Preschool strives to be accessible and competitive within the local area, offering various funding options and flexible session timings.
They also emphasise healthy eating by providing snacks and offering hot lunches prepared fresh daily.
Our ethos
Pollington Balne Preschool is dedicated to offering a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and development. They aim to provide an exceptional experience, supporting children in reaching their developmental milestones through engaging and magical learning adventures.
What it's like
Children arrive at the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease, choosing whether to play inside or outside. They are warmly welcomed by happy and attentive staff and develop a sense of belonging and security through self-registration. Children are confident, have a positive attitude to learning, make decisions, and follow their own ideas.
Accepts government fundingHot meals availableOutdoor play areas
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around specific timed sessions throughout the day, including early morning, breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs. Standard daily sessions are age-banded for one-year-olds, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. Holiday clubs and activity workshops are also offered.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Late collection fees apply for late pickups during specific intervals.
- Hot dinners are available for an additional charge during Lunch Club.
- Holiday club sessions and activity workshops have variable pricing based on the session booked.
Key facts
Food
Snacks included; hot lunch available for an additional cost, provided by Pollington-Balne Primary School.
Opening hours
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Age range
9 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Pollington Balne Preschool
Last inspected 25 April 2023 · Lindsay Dobson
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 arrive at the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease, choosing whether to play inside or outside. They are warmly welcomed by happy and attentive staff and develop a sense of belonging and security through self-registration. Children are confident, have a positive attitude to learning, make decisions, and follow their own ideas.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff team provide a stimulating curriculum that supports children to make good progress from their starting points.
- Children explore a water play activity and learn about the natural world, developing their interest in books from an early age.
- There is a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, using strategies like Makaton and gestured speech, and narrating activities for younger children.
- The manager, staff and committee of the pre-school have a clear vision for the future and are committed to providing a high-quality service.
- Staff work closely together to evaluate practice, and professional development is supported, resulting in high staff morale and motivation.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to provide consistently higher levels of teaching and interactions, to further enhance children's learning experiences
- 2build on partnership working with parents even further so that they are clear about the daily care provided to their children and they can access all information shared about daily events in the pre-school.
Inspection #10286621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment on the great staff team, the support they provide and the wonderful range of learning experiences available.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
A highly skilled special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator works with staff, children and parents to provide specific and targeted support. Staff quickly identify any barriers children have to learning.
Outdoor space
Children can choose if they play inside or outside. Older children show initiative and use their imagination well, using crates, tyres and other materials in the outdoor area to make vehicles such as cars and an aeroplane. Staff skilfully join in to extend children's learning, promoting physical development and cooperative play.
Parent Reviews of Pollington Balne Preschool
5.0
(1)
Kirsty Coates
a month ago
The most amazing preschool the staff go above and beyond for all the children that attend.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2013
- April 2023Good
- February 2018Outstanding
- September 2013Good
- March 2013Good
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