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Princetown Community Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.5(32 parent reviews) ·The Village Centre, Tavistock Road, Yelverton, PL20 6QE · Devon
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Princetown Community Preschool is an early learning centre nestled within the heart of Princetown Community Centre, a vibrant hub serving the village of Yelverton. The Community Centre, which houses the preschool, traces its origins back to its official opening in 2009 by HRH The Prince of Wales.

Initially conceived to be a single delivery point for a range of social, sporting, health, and welfare services, the building underwent extensive planning and market studies to ensure its optimal design for multi-activity use. Financial backing for the construction was provided by notable organisations such as Sport England, the Big Lottery Fund, Devon County Council, and Biffa.

In 2013, the Princetown Community Centre charity took over the lease and day-to-day operations, focusing on a community-oriented approach. Alongside the preschool, the centre is home to a Doctor's Surgery, a public Library, and facilities for local groups and clubs.

The charity, run entirely by volunteers, relies on hiring out parts of the building to cover operational costs, ensuring the continued provision of essential services like early years learning to the local and wider community. The centre also actively supports local businesses and trades, fostering a thriving environment.

What it's like

Staff at Princetown Community Preschool create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families, fostering strong relationships and allowing children to settle at their own pace. They effectively utilise a variety of learning opportunities both within and outside the setting, including trips to the moor and local library, to promote coordination and engagement. Staff are ambitious for children's development, working with external partners to provide support and tailor learning experiences to individual needs, from focused listening activities for younger children to encouraging predictions in storytelling for older ones.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 23:00

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Princetown Community Preschool

Last inspected 10 July 2024 · Stephanie Wright

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

Staff at Princetown Community Preschool create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families, fostering strong relationships and allowing children to settle at their own pace. They effectively utilise a variety of learning opportunities both within and outside the setting, including trips to the moor and local library, to promote coordination and engagement. Staff are ambitious for children's development, working with external partners to provide support and tailor learning experiences to individual needs, from focused listening activities for younger children to encouraging predictions in storytelling for older ones.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff welcome children and their families to the setting and form warm relationships.
  • Staff make good use of a wide range of learning opportunities in and around the setting, including trips to the moor and local library.
  • Staff are ambitious for all children to learn and to thrive, working with the local Children's Centre to offer further support to families.
  • Children play cooperatively, take turns willingly, and listen attentively to staff.
  • Staff have improved the environment outside since the last inspection, providing opportunities for physical development and building confidence.
  • Staff ensure they help to prepare children who will be moving on to school by inviting school staff to visit and regularly visiting the forest area at the local primary school.
  • Staff work collaboratively with parents to support children's progress and teach them about healthy habits.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more support for children to develop their communication skills so that they learn to express themselves and chat with their friends.
Inspection #10349779 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager ensures staff access training to improve their knowledge, which they share to be consistent, for example, to support younger children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and identify any gaps in children's learning. Staff work with other professionals to support children and their families.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a range of learning which helps them to build confidence physically, such as balancing on wooden planks and learning to use stilts. Staff teach children to develop strength and confidence when walking on uneven ground so that they can enjoy moving around safely when they visit the moorland around the setting.

Parent Reviews of Princetown Community Preschool

4.5
(32)
Fiona Taylor
9 years ago

We play badminton here 3 times a week. Great building which isn't used to its full potential. The hall is big enough for 5 a side football , netball, badminton. A good size meeting room. Toilets. There's a library. The doctors surgery runs 3 clinics a week. From 8.45 until 9.45. It's a walk in surgery. Monday wed and Friday. There is also the village pre_school held here. You can hire the hall for £7an hour.

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Bouncing Crazy Bouncy Castle Hire
2 years ago

Great venue for indoor or outdoor hires…

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Jessica Best
4 years ago

This is an interesting to find venue, kind of tucked away to the side of the Primary school. The hall is large and there's a side room. Wear a jumper and jacket, in cold weather. Useful space.

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Jenny Lupton
11 months ago

Attended an event. Lovely venue, large rooms too.

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Steve Richards
7 years ago

I have always found the community centre a great asset for the village. Today I used the GP surgery which visit Mon, Wed+Fri. As a disabled person this local asset is indispensable and I have always received an outstanding medical service.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good

Frequently asked about Princetown Community Preschool

About the setting

Princetown Community Preschool registered in 2016 and is based in Princetown Community Centre in Devon. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm in term time. The pre-school employs three members of staff who hold a level 3 childcare qualification, and the manager has a qualified teacher qualification. The pre-school receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY501523
Registered person
Princetown Community Preschool CIC
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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