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Sparkles Pre-School in Westerham

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·Catholic Church Of St. Theresa, Haig Road, Westerham, TN16 3LJ · Bromley
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Sparkles Pre-School, located in Biggin Hill, is dedicated to offering outstanding childcare that nurtures every child's intellectual, social, physical, and moral growth within an enriching educational setting. The preschool believes in fostering development through engaging play and exploration, allowing children to lead their learning journeys and thrive at their own pace.

Emphasizing a commitment to safety, health, and a caring atmosphere, Sparkles provides an environment where children can joyfully learn and prosper. All staff members are fully qualified and hold current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificates, with ongoing training to ensure adherence to the latest legislation, curriculum standards, and safeguarding practices.

The preschool is actively accepting registrations for the upcoming academic year.

Our ethos

Our mission at Sparkles Preschool is to provide exceptional care to children whilst fostering each child's intellectual, social, physical and moral development in an education rich environment. We will provide this through play and exploration, following the child's lead and ability in order that they will thrive.

What it's like

Most children separate happily from their parents and engage in activities, with staff providing comfort to new children. The owners set high expectations for all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, and children have made good progress in physical development, communication, language, and social skills. Older children care for younger ones, and all children confidently follow routines.

Child-led learningQualified and DBS-checked staffFocus on holistic development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sparkles Pre-School

Last inspected 1 December 2021

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

Most children separate happily from their parents and engage in activities, with staff providing comfort to new children. The owners set high expectations for all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, and children have made good progress in physical development, communication, language, and social skills. Older children care for younger ones, and all children confidently follow routines.

Inspector highlights

  • The owners and staff work hard to provide good quality education.
  • Staff are warm and responsive, encouraging positive attitudes towards learning.
  • Managers and staff work well to encourage children's communication and language development.
  • Children show great interest in being outdoors, climbing, balancing, and exploring nature.
  • Staff are warm and responsive role models who praise children regularly, helping them learn kindness and make healthy choices.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen opportunities for children to develop more independence during their everyday experiences
  • 2help children to gain a better understanding of how to manage risk for themselves as they play and learn.
Inspection #10213627 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that staff update them regularly about their children's progress and cannot fault the care and learning provided.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The joint owners set high expectations for what they want all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, to achieve. Children have every opportunity to catch up in their learning following the COVID-19 restrictions.

Outdoor space

Children show great interest in being outdoors as they climb, balance and slide on large equipment. They rake leaves blown down by the wind, explore different creatures and discuss the differences between slugs and snails.

Inspection history

Date: December 2021

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2021Good

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