Opening hours
Monday, from 8am to 1.30pm, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am until 3pm
South Nutfield Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
South Nutfield Pre-School, located in Redhill, Surrey, is a well-established childcare setting that registered in 2013. Operating from South Nutfield Village Hall, the pre-school provides a nurturing environment where children are eager to learn and happily engage in various activities.
The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19th March 2024, reflecting its commitment to quality education and personal development. Children benefit from a structured routine, warm greetings from staff, and opportunities to develop independence, such as managing personal care and serving snacks.
The pre-school accepts funding for two, three, and four-year-olds and offers both morning and full-day sessions during term time. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's learning journey, with good communication from staff about their child's progress and activities.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and are eager to learn, warmly welcomed by staff. They quickly settle into activities and confidently talk to adults, sharing their drawings. Staff provide numerous opportunities for physical activity, with free-flow access to an outdoor area where children can practise their physical skills. Children are encouraged to think about risks and develop independence, such as managing their personal care. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and are well-informed about their child's learning and activities.
Good ratingChildcare on non-domestic premisesTerm-time onlyOutdoor accessStrong parent communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for South Nutfield Pre-School
Last inspected 19 March 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and are eager to learn, warmly welcomed by staff. They quickly settle into activities and confidently talk to adults, sharing their drawings. Staff provide numerous opportunities for physical activity, with free-flow access to an outdoor area where children can practise their physical skills. Children are encouraged to think about risks and develop independence, such as managing their personal care. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and are well-informed about their child's learning and activities.
Inspector highlights
- Children arrive happily and eager to learn, and staff greet them warmly.
- Staff provide many opportunities for physical activity, including obstacle courses and free-flow access to the outdoor area.
- The manager has made significant improvements since the last inspection, addressing previous actions and working with the local authority.
- Staff know their key children well, observing and monitoring their progress effectively.
- Children generally behave well and know the pre-school rules and routines.
- Parents are happy with the care their children receive and are well-informed about their child's learning.
- Children are extremely independent, learning to put on coats and manage personal care.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture.
- Staff understand the importance of supporting children's communication and language, using songs and stories.
- Staff understand the curriculum intent and the skills they focus on helping children achieve.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to identify how to adapt the support they give to promote the communication and language of children at different developmental levels
- 2support staff to identify opportunities during children's play to enhance their learning and development even further.
Inspection #10292031 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have free-flow access to the outdoor area where they continue practising their physical skills.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: February 2014
- March 2024Good
- April 2023Requires improvement
- September 2017Good
- February 2014Good
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