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Small Wonders Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Crownhill Meeting Place, Lennon Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AS · Milton Keynes
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Small Wonders Pre-school, located in Milton Keynes, prides itself on offering a secure and nurturing environment for children from two years old up to school age. Established over two decades ago, the preschool consistently maintains a "Good" Ofsted rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care and early learning.

Situated in the Meeting Place Hall, the setting benefits from ample parking, an expansive field, and a park, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor exploration and nature walks. The preschool features a vibrant large hall and a dedicated garden area.

As a registered charity, Small Wonders is dedicated to keeping its services affordable, reinvesting profits to enrich children's experiences with stimulating activities and learning opportunities. The dedicated staff team is well-trained and regularly participates in professional development to ensure they provide the best possible care and education for every child.

Parents are encouraged to visit and witness the preschool in action, and each child is assigned a key person to support their settling-in process and provide regular feedback on their progress and achievements.

What it's like

Children have a wonderful time at pre-school, making friends and engaging in well-planned activities like reading and action songs. Staff encourage communication and language development through meaningful interactions and by helping children retell stories and discuss healthy lifestyles. Children also develop risk management skills in the garden and explore a range of textures and natural resources, which staff use to engage them in learning about shape and number.

Good Ofsted ratingRegistered charityOutdoor play accessKey person approach

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am until 2.30pm, for five days per week

Waitlist

We will endeavor to offer you your requests as quickly as possible depending on availability.

Age range

2 years to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Pre-school

Last inspected 29 April 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

Children have a wonderful time at pre-school, making friends and engaging in well-planned activities like reading and action songs. Staff encourage communication and language development through meaningful interactions and by helping children retell stories and discuss healthy lifestyles. Children also develop risk management skills in the garden and explore a range of textures and natural resources, which staff use to engage them in learning about shape and number.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear ambition for what she wants children to learn during their time at the pre-school.
  • Staff use assessment well to identify gaps in learning and create opportunities to help children to develop their skills and abilities.
  • Staff know and understand how children learn and provide a range of interesting and challenging activities.
  • Staff set clear expectations of children's behaviour and support children to explore and begin to manage their own feelings and emotions.
  • A well-established key-person system helps children to form secure attachments, promoting their well-being and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills
  • 2enhance staff interactions to help children to develop their own ideas further.
Inspection #10339224 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff work well with partner agencies and families to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They secure additional funding to help children to access early education to support their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children develop an understanding of how to manage their own risks while climbing, balancing, and running in the garden. They enjoy exploring a range of textures and natural resources.

Parent Reviews of Small Wonders Pre-school

5.0
(1)
Connie Solomon
7 years ago

Wonderful staff, very helpful and professional. I was very pleased while my son attended Small Wonders.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2003

  • May 2024Good
  • April 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • July 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • July 2012Good
  • July 2012Good
  • November 2007Good
  • November 2003Good

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