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Sallowbush Preschool # Sallowbush Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 2.5 (2 parent reviews) · St. Johns C of E Primary School, Sallowbush Road, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7LA · Cambridgeshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 Sallowbush Preschool offers high-quality, affordable early years education, working closely with local schools to help children transition smoothly into their educational journey. The preschool boasts a dedicated team with advanced educational skills and a deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring children are well-prepared for school. All staff members undergo thorough background checks, safeguarding certifications, and food hygiene training, with qualified personnel holding at least a Level 3 certificate in Early Years Education and Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The purpose-built facility includes a large zoned garden with an outdoor classroom and a giant mud pit, as well as a sensory room, providing a stimulating and engaging environment for learning and play. The preschool is open term-time only, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They accept government-funded hours for two, three, and four-year-olds. Our ethos Sallowbush Preschool is committed to providing high-quality early years education by closely following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They aim to prepare children for their next educational step through a dedicated team with advanced skills and a stimulating environment that includes a garden with an outdoor classroom and a sensory room. What it's like Children are happy and well settled, showing good bonds with staff and confidence to seek help. Staff are kind and nurturing, consistently seeking consent for hygiene routines, which builds children's self-esteem. Despite recent staffing changes, staff know children well and adapt teaching to individual development stages within a calm environment with appropriate boundaries. Purpose-built facility Large outdoor learning space Sensory room School readiness programme Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.sallowbush-preschool.co.uk/parent-handbook.html) ## Key facts Opening hours 09:00-15:00, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only Age range 2-4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sallowbush Preschool Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10391002 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273686)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706005) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.sallowbush-preschool.co.uk/) St. Johns C of E Primary School, Sallowbush Road, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7LA [© 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#/-0.17814/52.34379/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HUNTINGDON - [Day nurseries in HUNTINGDON](/search?q=HUNTINGDON) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sallowbush-preschool-pe29-7la-2706005) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sallowbush Preschool Last inspected 27 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and well settled, showing good bonds with staff and confidence to seek help. Staff are kind and nurturing, consistently seeking consent for hygiene routines, which builds children's self-esteem. Despite recent staffing changes, staff know children well and adapt teaching to individual development stages within a calm environment with appropriate boundaries. Inspector highlights - The provider ensures that staff receive targeted training that helps them to understand the curriculum aims. - Staff are reflective practitioners who strive to improve children's experiences and receive regular supervision meetings. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support. - Staff help children build independence and confidence to do things for themselves. - Staff encourage children to explore slime, introduce descriptive words, and read stories to children, understanding the benefit of repetition. Areas to develop - 1 help staff broaden ways to engage all children who speak English as an additional language in activities that build their understanding and confidence in English - 2 enhance further the partnership working with parents so they all understand what their child's next steps in learning are and how to support ongoing learning at home. Inspection #10391002 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273686) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are happy to come and that they are well cared for > they receive updates about their child's day Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support. Staff help parents seek professional support, effectively implement interventions, and establish education, health and care plans where appropriate. Children benefit from the consistent approach and make good progress. Outdoor space Children gain increasing control of gross and fine motor skills. They have plenty of opportunities to practise climbing, running and jumping. They use a range of equipment that helps them develop balance, such as bicycles and a see-saw. ## Parent Reviews of Sallowbush Preschool 2.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3VZSfa85p2l2FE9UhoLLKYgXo9p4pU5Zp3CiM2ym5_H-zF58w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rachael Lesley a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvbDhLRXd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877dd2123498587:0x94fc7bb60cf8ed84) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJqJ62yJbqvZem7UUUoHxxqulE5EZlvoTD8MXNGxP4sypo94Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kulwinder kaur a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydS0ydDdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877dd2123498587:0x94fc7bb60cf8ed84) Reviews from Google for Sallowbush Preschool. 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