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Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LL · Croydon
Number of places
53 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Selsdon Baptist Church Pre-School, located in South Croydon, offers a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for early education. The pre-school emphasizes play-based learning, fostering a nurturing space where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

They believe that early childhood is a crucial stage for developing secure relationships, stimulating experiences, and a sense of belonging, which are fundamental for lifelong learning. The dedicated and experienced staff work closely with children and families to ensure each child feels safe, supported, and inspired daily.

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the pre-school is committed to high standards of care and education, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to provide a balanced curriculum across seven areas of learning and development. Selsdon Baptist Church Pre-School is more than just an educational setting; it is a supportive community where children build friendships, develop essential social skills, and begin their journey as confident learners, welcoming families from Selsdon and the wider Croydon area.

Our ethos

The pre-school emphasizes play-based learning, fostering a nurturing space where children can grow, explore, and thrive. They believe that early childhood is a crucial stage for developing secure relationships, stimulating experiences, and a sense of belonging, which are fundamental for lifelong learning. The pre-school is committed to high standards of care and education, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

What it's like

Staff at Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School build positive relationships with children and families, creating a friendly and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and arrive happily. Children make good progress in their learning, with strengths in mathematics, early reading, and writing, and they develop their writing skills across all areas of the provision.

Play-based learningOfsted rated GoodTerm-time onlyEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Term time only

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, All day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School

Last inspected 2 July 2024

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 Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School build positive relationships with children and families, creating a friendly and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and arrive happily. Children make good progress in their learning, with strengths in mathematics, early reading, and writing, and they develop their writing skills across all areas of the provision.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have a good oversight of the quality of the provision and evaluate the setting well, identifying targeted areas for improvement.
  • The curriculum approach allows staff to spend less time on paperwork and more time on quality interactions with children, meaning children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that supports their developmental progress.
  • Healthy lifestyles are promoted well through activities such as learning about teeth brushing and exploring fruits, as well as physical activities that support balance and coordination.
  • Staff promote positive relationships with parents, who are happy with their children's progress and appreciate regular communication.
  • The curriculum is ambitious for all children, with strong connections to local primary schools preparing older children for their next stage in education, and opportunities for all children to develop early mathematical concepts.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the arrangements to support and develop the language skills of children with SEND so that they make even better progress.
Inspection #10351671 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the setting feels like an extension of their family

well the staff supported their child

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well cared for and make secure progress in their learning. However, staff do not always give sufficient focus to supporting the language skills of children with SEND to help them to make even better progress.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage movement and low-level risk-taking through physical activities such as bike riding and dancing, supporting children to develop their balance and coordination.

Inspection history

Date: July 2004

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • March 2016Good
  • February 2016Good
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • June 2007Good
  • July 2004Good

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