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Shrewsbury Prepatoria # Shrewsbury Prepatoria Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Unit 7 Park Plaza, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AF · Shropshire Number of places 40 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited, located in Unit 7, Park Plaza, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AF, was registered in 2013 and has been consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, most recently on 23rd May 2023. This full-day care setting for 3 to 4-year-olds provides a nurturing environment where children are immersed in nature-based learning. The dedicated staff, including those with Qualified Teacher Status, foster an environment where children are curious, independent, and make rapid progress. The pre-school operates for 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, accommodating a maximum of 40 children with 29 currently on roll. The meticulously planned curriculum, supported by high-quality teaching, encourages children to lead their own learning and develop excellent self-help skills. The strong key-person system and robust safeguarding measures ensure children feel safe, loved, and supported in their personal development, behaviour, and education. What it's like Children attending this pre-school are immersed in an environment that nurtures a love of nature. Staff have high expectations of every child. They nurture children's curiosity about the world around them and take them on a journey of endless opportunities to explore. Children develop excellent self-help skills and independence that support the next steps in their education. Love of nature High expectations Exemplary behaviour Self-help skills Individualised learning Strong curriculum ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shrewsbury Prepatoria Last inspected 23 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children attending this pre-school are immersed in an environment that nurtures a love of nature. Staff have high expectations of every child. They nurture children's curiosity about the world around them and take them on a journey of endless opportunities to explore. Children develop excellent self-help skills and independence that support the next steps in their education. Inspector highlights - Children are immersed in an environment that nurtures a love of nature. - Staff have high expectations of every child and nurture children's curiosity about the world around them. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, showing respect and impeccable manners. - Children develop excellent self-help skills and independence, making choices about their learning and attending to their own needs at mealtimes. - Managers have developed a meticulously planned curriculum that encourages children to be curious, independent learners. - Children make rapid progress from their starting points due to excellent assessment procedures and enriching learning opportunities. - Children talk to staff and peers with a rich vocabulary, demonstrating the breadth of their experiences. - Children are immersed into an inclusive setting that celebrates diversity and individuality. Inspection #10289348 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221210) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shrewsbury Prepatoria Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10289348 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221210)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472111) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shrewsbury-prepatoria-limited-sy1-3af-ey472111) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional care and support. Staff work in partnership with other agencies to enhance outcomes for children, seek advice and provide unique opportunities, such as facilitating one-to-one support and using sign language to enhance communication. Managers go above and beyond to ensure that children with SEND can access the education that they deserve and to bridge the gap between them and their peers. Outdoor space Children discover caterpillars that drop down from the trees in the stimulating outdoor learning environment. Staff conduct thorough risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments to help to keep children safe from harm. Children learn how to take and manage risks in an age-appropriate way. ## Parent Reviews of Shrewsbury Prepatoria 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWBjM5KhYIBacWSOCc_uy6fQ1TxqC9Sv2QgPuB8slDK1cRnI1yU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alan S Adams 11 years ago Excellent nursery, stands head and shoulders above the others, I even know of one parent that drives 2 hours to drop their child off here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMDZhQ01REAE!2m1!1s0x487a9eb8247e0a05:0x74d74a8c1ba62145) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXRHJD59_kpK07S5RRIGhlhavML39fNBWofldZ18Rx-kEcDdpqOLA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) David Keir 11 years ago Wonderful setting and Staff, went to several other nurseries and none of them compared to this! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBd2ZYRGJREAE!2m1!1s0x487a9eb8247e0a05:0x74d74a8c1ba62145) Reviews from Google for Shrewsbury Prepatoria. 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