--- title: "Ramsden Preschool — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Ramsden Preschool, a nursery in Billericay — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Ramsden Preschool # Ramsden Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2024) · Ramsden Village Hall, Dowsett Lane, BILLERICAY, CM11 1HX · Essex Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ramsden Preschool, established in 1964, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 2 to 4 years, operating during school term-time. 45pm on Fridays. Children are truly at the heart of this setting, as noted in the outstanding Ofsted report of June 2024. Leaders and staff foster a captivating and inviting environment that sparks curiosity and a sense of discovery. Children arrive happy and quickly become engrossed in the enriching learning opportunities, supported by nurturing staff. The curriculum is rich, ambitious, and exceptionally well-sequenced, with staff highly involved in planning meaningful activities that consider each child's needs, abilities, and interests. Early intervention is highly valued, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make rapid progress. The outdoor environment also plays a vital role in learning, with children enjoying collaborative activities such as building a car park with large bricks, developing problem-solving and thinking skills. The passionate and knowledgeable staff inspire children to learn about the world around them, from the life cycle of a duck to exploring different cultures, such as Africa, contributing to their communication, language, and understanding of the world. Children also have excellent opportunities to develop role-play skills and strengthen social interactions. What it's like Children are at the centre of this exquisite pre-school. Leaders and staff create a captivating and inviting environment that sparks children's curiosity and sense of discovery. Children arrive very happy, separate well from their parents and become deeply engrossed in this enriching learning provision with support from very nurturing staff. Rich, ambitious curriculum Tailored settling-in Role-play opportunities Inspirational leadership Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 9.15am to 3.45pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 9.15am to 12.15pm on Tuesdays, and from 9.15am to 12.45pm on Fridays Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1964 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ramsden Preschool Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10339359 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252500)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203892) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ramsden-preschool-cm11-1hx-203892) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ramsden Preschool Last inspected 12 June 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are at the centre of this exquisite pre-school. Leaders and staff create a captivating and inviting environment that sparks children's curiosity and sense of discovery. Children arrive very happy, separate well from their parents and become deeply engrossed in this enriching learning provision with support from very nurturing staff. Inspector highlights - Leaders have created a rich and ambitious curriculum that is extremely well sequenced. - Tailored settling-in sessions and initial assessments mean that staff get to know children remarkably well. - Staff create excellent opportunities for children to develop their role-play skills and strengthen their social interactions. - Children have an amazing time exploring popcorn. - Leadership across the pre-school is inspirational. Inspection #10339359 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252500) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff value early intervention and ensure that children make rapid progress right from the start, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space In the garden, children work well as a team to build a car park. They skilfully place large bricks in the right place to create the desired structure, while using other props and resources with confidence. Inspection history Date: January 2008 - June 2024 Outstanding - July 2018 Outstanding - November 2015 Good - October 2011 Outstanding - January 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Ramsden Preschool ### How can Ramsden Preschool be contacted? ### What grade did Ofsted give Ramsden Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Ramsden Preschool? ### Does Ramsden Preschool take babies? ### Whereabouts is Ramsden Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in BILLERICAY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ramsden Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Goldcrest Day Nursery Billericay · CM11 2HQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/goldcrest-day-nursery-ltd-cm11-2hq-ey462703) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Kindred Mayflower Billericay · CM12 0RT 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-mayflower-cm12-0rt-ey358317) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-School Billericay · CM11 2HH 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-pre-school-limited-cm11-2hh-2592744) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Noah's Ark Pre school (Billericay) Billericay · CM12 0LS ](/nursery/noah-s-ark-pre-school-billericay-cm12-0ls-ey219490) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Kindred Billericay Billericay · CM12 0NX 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-billericay-cm12-0nx-ey310377) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Buttsbury Pre-school Billericay · CM12 0NX 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/buttsbury-pre-school-cm12-0nx-ey439462) [See all nurseries in BILLERICAY →](/search?q=BILLERICAY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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