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Putnoe Woods Preschool # Putnoe Woods Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Bedford Athletic Rugby Club, Wentworth Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 8QA · Bedford Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Bedford 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 Putnoe Woods Preschool, registered in 2014 and managed by a board of trustees, offers childcare on non-domestic premises at Bedford Athletic Rugby Club in Bedford, MK41 8QA. The setting operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of five weeks. Welcoming children from birth to four years old, the preschool has a maximum capacity of 70 children and a roll of 128. They pride themselves on a friendly and stimulating environment where enthusiastic staff engage children in age-appropriate activities supporting their interests and development. Children show high levels of confidence, forming strong bonds with staff and interacting well with visitors. The preschool successfully supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with families and professionals to ensure tailored learning opportunities. The dedicated team of 24 staff members, 17 of whom hold level 3 or above childcare qualifications, ensures a nurturing atmosphere where all children make good progress from their individual starting points. The preschool accepts funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children of all ages enjoy their time in this friendly setting, welcomed by enthusiastic staff who provide a stimulating and inviting environment. They feel safe and form close bonds with nurturing staff, confidently exploring their surroundings. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, benefiting from carefully planned learning opportunities. Friendly setting Enthusiastic staff Strong bonds Good progress Well-supported SEND Confident children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of five weeks throughout the year. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Putnoe Woods Preschool Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10252881 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227807)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483058) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=putnoe-woods-preschool-mk41-8qa-ey483058) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Putnoe Woods Preschool Last inspected 17 August 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children of all ages enjoy their time in this friendly setting, welcomed by enthusiastic staff who provide a stimulating and inviting environment. They feel safe and form close bonds with nurturing staff, confidently exploring their surroundings. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, benefiting from carefully planned learning opportunities. Inspector highlights - Children of all ages enjoy the time they spend in this friendly setting, welcomed by enthusiastic staff, who provide a positive start to the day. - Children remain thoroughly engaged in age-appropriate activities that support their interests and development. - Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the environment, forming close bonds with the nurturing staff. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in the pre-school, with carefully planned environments supporting their well-being and progress. - Children of all ages demonstrate high levels of confidence, engaging well with visitors and proudly showcasing their achievements. - Children's transitions through the pre-school are well supported, helping them settle and make good progress. - Managers and staff are aware of children's individual circumstances, communicating well with parents to provide exciting learning opportunities, including trips to nearby shops and local woods. - Children of all ages behave well, are considerate towards one another, and cooperate effectively in activities. Areas to develop - 1 Support children's communication skills further by ensuring staff across all rooms consistently demonstrate a good understanding of the English language. - 2 Enhance methods of coaching and mentoring to support staff to identify areas to improve their practice and further raise the quality of their teaching. Inspection #10252881 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227807) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in the pre-school. Staff work closely with carers and other professionals to gather a deep understanding of children's needs. They carefully plan an environment that provides appropriate learning opportunities and supports children's well-being. This supports all children to make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Toddlers are encouraged to discuss possible hazards in the garden area. They visit local woods and explore the various creatures that live there. Toddlers encourage visitors to join in their outdoor tea party. ## Parent Reviews of Putnoe Woods Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV8n2egDeSrjKH4A8DgGPdltJcTTyydAU7cCssJiWLeUJEp9GrM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Hannah J (Han Plans) 8 years ago The team at Putnoe Woods Preschool are so lovely and helpful. They do an amazing job of looking after the kids and care for each one as an individual. So grateful for the care and attention given to my child each time he’s there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOWQ3ZU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b7088092c0db:0x333670e17635418f) Reviews from Google for Putnoe Woods Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3690261058329854351&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: October 2016 - August 2023 Good - August 2022 Requires improvement - October 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Putnoe Woods Preschool ### Does Putnoe Woods Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Putnoe Woods Preschool support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space is available at Putnoe Woods Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Putnoe Woods Preschool? ### Which funded hours does Putnoe Woods Preschool accept? ### From what age does Putnoe Woods Preschool accept children? ### Is Putnoe Woods Preschool a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in BEDFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Putnoe Woods Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Mark's Preschool Bedford · MK41 7UY ](/nursery/st-mark-s-preschool-mk41-7uy-2538214) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Blue Orkids at Putnoe Bedford · MK41 0DH 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/blue-orkids-at-putnoe-mk41-0dh-2865967) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Overdale Tots Pre-School Bedford · MK41 8EP ](/nursery/overdale-tots-pre-school-mk41-8ep-ey362775) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Step Day Care Bedford · MK41 0JY 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-step-day-care-mk41-0jy-ey493190) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Blue Orkids @ Goldington Community Nursery Bedford · MK41 9JA ](/nursery/blue-orkids-goldington-community-nursery-mk41-9ja-2733405) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Little Pilgrims Bedford · MK41 7QZ ](/nursery/little-pilgrims-mk41-7qz-ey453343) [See all nurseries in BEDFORD →](/search?q=BEDFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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