Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm
St John's Pre-School, located in St John's Church Centre in Wimborne, Dorset, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Registered in 2007 as a committee-run pre-school, it operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm during term time only.
The dedicated team of six staff members, with qualifications ranging from Level 3 to Level 6, ensures a high-quality learning experience. The pre-school has a capacity for 26 children and provides government-funded places, supporting families in the community.
Its curriculum is thoughtfully planned to prepare children for school, focusing on developing fundamental skills, confidence, and independence. The latest Ofsted inspection on 12 September 2025 rated St John's Pre-School as 'Good' in all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
The pre-school excels in using effective observations and monitoring to swiftly identify and address any learning gaps, working closely with parents and external professionals to provide targeted interventions. They are committed to fostering strong partnerships with parents through daily conversations, an online app, and parent consultations, ensuring a shared approach to each child's learning journey and overall well-being.
What it's like
Leaders thoughtfully plan a curriculum that places focus on preparing children for school. Staff deliver a varied and ambitious curriculum, helping children to develop fundamental skills. Children show strong levels of independence and build essential skills that they need for the future.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2007
Last inspected 12 September 2025
What it's like to attend
Leaders thoughtfully plan a curriculum that places focus on preparing children for school. Staff deliver a varied and ambitious curriculum, helping children to develop fundamental skills. Children show strong levels of independence and build essential skills that they need for the future.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff speak to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Date: March 2011
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