Food
Food is prepared on-site by their own chef, and children are encouraged to participate in cooking activities.
Shrewsbury Prepatoria
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Shropshire
About this day nursery
Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited is a highly-regarded nursery in Shrewsbury, catering to young children with a focus on holistic development and educational preparation. " The nursery appears to prioritise a calm, positive, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive.
Parents consistently highlight the stimulating activities, creative learning approach tied to Early Years Foundation Stages, and the emphasis on individualised attention, often noting significant advancements in their children's skills and language development. The low child-to-staff ratios are frequently praised, fostering strong relationships and trust.
Additionally, the nursery is noted for its smooth settling-in process, particularly beneficial for sensitive children. Beyond academics, the Prepatoria is commended for instilling good values, kindness, and social skills.
The on-site chef and opportunities for children to participate in cooking activities are also mentioned. The nursery strives for excellence, continually seeking improvements to create a unique and enriching experience that prepares children for school while fostering confidence and a love for learning.
Our ethos
Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited focuses on holistic development and educational preparation, using a creative learning approach tied to the Early Years Foundation Stages. They are committed to providing a calm, positive, and nurturing environment that fosters individualised attention, confidence, and a love for learning, aiming to prepare children for school while instilling good values, kindness, and social skills.
What it's like
Children receive excellent care and education, feeling safe and secure in a stimulating and meticulously planned environment. Staff warmly welcome children and parents, with children confidently accessing a wide range of high-quality resources both indoors and outdoors. Children are incredibly happy and content, with their individual developmental milestones supported through engaging activities and staff encouragement.
High staff-to-child ratioFocus on early educationReggio Emilia approachOn-site chef
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
8am until 6pm Monday to Friday
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Shrewsbury Prepatoria
Last inspected 24 August 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children receive excellent care and education, feeling safe and secure in a stimulating and meticulously planned environment. Staff warmly welcome children and parents, with children confidently accessing a wide range of high-quality resources both indoors and outdoors. Children are incredibly happy and content, with their individual developmental milestones supported through engaging activities and staff encouragement.
Inspector highlights
- Children confidently access a wide range of high-quality resources, inside and outdoors, that promote development in all areas.
- Communication and language is a key focus area, with staff sharing a wide range of songs and rhymes, and regularly screening all children's communication and language.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported through rigorous assessment, swift intervention, and partnership with parents and professionals.
- Nurturing key-person relationships ensure children feel safe and secure, with individualised settling-in sessions and careful planning based on children's starting points and interests.
- Leaders and managers have exceptionally high standards, continually strive to enhance the provision, and actively seek and listen to the views of children, parents, and staff.
Inspection #10305458 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They say it has an aura of calm and happiness.
They talk about professional, patient, caring staff, who keep them fully informed of their children's learning.
Parents describe how their children squeal with excitement when they arrive each morning.
At the end of the day, children greet parents with smiles and tell them about their day with their friends.
Parents state their children are ready and confident for their next stage.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported. Staff rigorously assess children's development and highlight any areas of concern. The special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with staff, parents and other professionals to ensure children receive swift intervention.
Outdoor space
Children confidently access a wide range of high-quality resources, inside and outdoors, that promote development in all areas. Older children are absorbed in their learning as they make dough in the garden. Children independently look at books in cosy dens outdoors with friends.
Parent Reviews of Shrewsbury Prepatoria
5.0
(2)
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
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David Keir
11 years ago
Wonderful setting and Staff, went to several other nurseries and none of them compared to this!
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Inspection history
Date: February 2018
- August 2023Outstanding
- February 2018Outstanding
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