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Rackerhayes Pre School # Rackerhayes Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 4.0 (1 parent reviews) · Chudleight Road Hall, Chudleigh Road, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 3JU · Devon Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Devon 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 5 hours a week during term time. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the preschool employs professionally trained staff dedicated to fostering creativity and exploration within a flexible setting that accommodates varying family needs, including flexible funding and hours. The facility operates as an open hall environment with a designated classroom where educators focus on specific learning areas and school readiness, allowing children to mingle, choose activities, and interact with peers of different ages. The daily routine balances freedom with structured learning, incorporating free play for arts and crafts, building activities, and imaginative play, alongside adult-led group activities such as stories, songs, and games designed to promote speech and language development. Children also have access to multiple outdoor play areas, including an undercover space, sensory garden, construction zone, mud kitchen, and a large sandpit, ensuring a well-rounded education that combines structured activities with the freedom of nature. Rackerhayes Preschool is a community-run charitable organisation, supported by parents, grandparents, carers, volunteers, and staff who work together to provide high-quality care and resources. They actively fundraise for new equipment and benefit from their affiliation with the Early Years Alliance, which aids in developing their provision and learning environments, such as their sensory den and construction site. The preschool celebrates over 40 years of operation, having been established in 1985. Our ethos At Rackerhayes Preschool, our aim is to provide enjoyable education for children from two years to school age in a safe and stimulating learning environment, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere, where children learn through play with an abundance of resources inside and outside, during term time. Our approach operates as an open hall environment with a designated classroom where our education practitioners focus on specific areas of learning and school readiness. This unique structure allows children to mingle, choose their activities and interact with peers of different ages, balancing freedom with structure and learning through free play and small adult-led group activities including stories, songs, games, and collaborative projects to promote speech and language development. Providing both indoor and outdoor learning experiences combines structured activities with the freedom of nature, encouraging children to learn through a variety of sensory experiences. What it's like Children have a wonderful time at this pre-school, accessing many exciting activities both inside and outside. Staff have excellent relationships with parents, working together to support children's development, including providing 'homework' activities. The impact of teaching is highly effective, and children are deeply engaged and sustain high levels of concentration. Ofsted Outstanding Flexible hours and funding Community-run charity Indoor and outdoor learning Open play environment ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rackerhayes Pre School Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10236279 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198083)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469849) 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://www.rackerhayespreschool.org/) Chudleight Road Hall, Chudleigh Road, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 3JU Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 3.30PM; Wednesday: 9am - 1.30PM (Term time) [© 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#/-3.59994/50.55164/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWTON ABBOT - [Day nurseries in NEWTON ABBOT](/search?q=NEWTON+ABBOT) - [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=rackerhayes-pre-school-tq12-3ju-ey469849) ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate for childcare hours booked in addition to funded hours. No detailed session or age-banded fee structures are provided. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Additional childcare hours can be booked on top of funded hours. ## Key facts Food Children bring packed lunch, no nuts/sweets. Preschool provides water, snacks, and healthy treats, and milk/water at no additional cost. Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 3.30PM; Wednesday: 9am - 1.30PM (Term time) Age range 2 to 4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1985 Waitlist Spaces are currently available Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rackerhayes Pre School Last inspected 5 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children have a wonderful time at this pre-school, accessing many exciting activities both inside and outside. Staff have excellent relationships with parents, working together to support children's development, including providing 'homework' activities. The impact of teaching is highly effective, and children are deeply engaged and sustain high levels of concentration. Inspector highlights - All children make excellent progress and experience teaching and learning which supports them to retain information, concentrate and reach deeper levels of thinking. - The managers and staff have expert knowledge and teaching skills. - The provision for SEND children is excellent. - Children develop wonderful friendships and have respect for others as they play. - Staff's well-being is excellent. Inspection #10236279 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198083) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff provide parents with duplicates of any supportive resources they create for individual children, so parents can use these helpful aids at home. The provision for SEND children is excellent and the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in best practice. Links with outside agencies, such as speech and language therapy, are very strong and effective. Outdoor space The outside area has a play area and free-flow painting area for exploring, having fun with friends and enjoying creative play. Outdoors, children were interested in the rain, so staff gave them clear plastic pots to catch the rain, explore patterns, and measure its volume. ## Parent Reviews of Rackerhayes Pre School 4.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKqtFQrfGngmGzfWJNJLUiVR7R9W7f_WXmqK6jGKDYpTSLOuw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Vickery a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmMHNld2FnEAE!2m1!1s0x486d06751373ac7f:0xbd4973f3718635a) Reviews from Google for Rackerhayes Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=852472527242945370&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: June 2014 - October 2022 Outstanding - January 2017 Good - June 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Rackerhayes Pre School ### Is Rackerhayes Pre School a private nursery? ### What are the fees at Rackerhayes Pre School? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Rackerhayes Pre School? ### How does Rackerhayes Pre School support children with SEND? ### Is Rackerhayes Pre School suitable for under-twos? ## About the setting Rackerhayes Pre School registered in 1985 and re-registered in 2013 in new premises. It is a committee-run pre-school, situated within a church hall in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon. The pre-school operates during term time only, with specific opening hours and a daily lunch club. It receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are nine staff, with qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4. 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