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Preston Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Preston Village Hall, Preston Road, Weymouth, DT3 6BH · Dorset
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Preston Pre-School Ltd, located in Preston Village Hall, Weymouth, Dorset, offers a nurturing environment for young children. The easily accessible setting provides a range of admission forms and terms and conditions for parents to review both online and as downloadable PDFs.

The pre-school actively engages with the community by participating in fundraising initiatives such as Easyfundraising and My Nametags, allowing families to contribute while purchasing everyday items. They also organise engaging events like Easter Coffee Mornings, where children perform songs for their families, fostering a strong sense of community and celebration.

The pre-school prioritises clear communication and transparency, offering detailed terms and conditions for childcare places and ensuring parents are well-informed throughout the admission process.

What it's like

Children are happy, sociable and confident. Friendly and welcoming staff greet children and help them settle quickly, forming good relationships. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests to provide motivating learning experiences, helping them make good progress.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8.45am to 2.45pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Preston Pre-School

Last inspected 10 May 2023 · Mikaela Jauncey

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 are happy, sociable and confident. Friendly and welcoming staff greet children and help them settle quickly, forming good relationships. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests to provide motivating learning experiences, helping them make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show they feel emotionally safe and secure because staff are positive and supportive, giving them lots of reassurance and praise.
  • The manager has designed a balanced curriculum based on children's interests and needs, providing valuable experiences children missed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and daily routines encourage independence and social interaction.
  • Staff provide a positive and inclusive environment where all children are valued, with strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children make timely progress with their language and communication, as staff use a range of teaching strategies to introduce new vocabulary.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop planned adult-led activities more effectively to help all children make even more progress in their learning
  • 2consistently support all children to express themselves and their ideas during discussions to fully extend their communication and language
  • 3provide more opportunities to develop children's learning and understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting and number during their play and daily routines.
Inspection #10285782 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively about the support and communication they receive from staff.

They comment on the pre-school having a 'family feel'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff work closely with parents and professionals to ensure all children get the high-quality experiences and teaching they need to build a strong foundation in their learning ready for school.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy pretending to 'walk the plank' as they develop their balancing skills on pieces of wood and tyres outside. Children also find bugs in the garden and learn the names of these different insects, using newly acquired vocabulary to tell staff what the bugs are called, what they like to eat, and where they live.

Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • September 2014Good

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