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St Laurence Pre School # St Laurence Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB · Havering Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Laurence Pre School, located in the heart of Upminster and established for over 30 years, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Situated conveniently behind Upminster Library and near local schools and Upminster Station, it provides easy access for parents. The pre-school prides itself on a dedicated team of qualified Early Years Practitioners who foster a family-like atmosphere, ensuring children feel secure and at home. Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage, focusing on well-being, learning, and development, and aims to build resilient, confident, and self-assured individuals. The facility boasts a free-flowing indoor-to-outdoor space with various resources like a large climbing frame, sand tables, and a mud kitchen, encouraging immersive play and exploration. Furthermore, the pre-school embeds new skills such as French, Phonics, and Sign Language into play to broaden children's knowledge. They also maintain strong relationships with local schools to facilitate a smooth transition for children entering full-time education. Parents are invited to arrange a guided tour to experience the pre-school firsthand. Our ethos We are guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage and have a carefully planned academic curriculum which contributes to each child’s wellbeing, learning and development. We pride ourselves on working in close partnership with our families supporting each child to achieve their own goals and develop into resilient, confident, self assured individuals. What it's like Children are happy and arrive at the pre-school eager to learn. Staff's interaction with children is warm, caring and nurturing, which positively impacts children's confidence and self-esteem. Policies and procedures are well-implemented, ensuring children's safety and well-being, while consistent routines help children feel secure. Established over 30 years EYFS-guided curriculum Indoor-outdoor free-flow space Strong local school links ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 6.00pm; Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm Term time / All Year Mixed ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Laurence Pre School Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10191110 Lead inspector Claire Nunn [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173876)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563059) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/) Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB Opening hours Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 6.00pm; Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.24812/51.55515/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Upminster - [Day nurseries in Upminster](/search?q=Upminster) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-laurence-pre-school-rm14-2bb-ey563059) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Laurence Pre School Last inspected 9 November 2021 · Claire Nunn Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and arrive at the pre-school eager to learn. Staff's interaction with children is warm, caring and nurturing, which positively impacts children's confidence and self-esteem. Policies and procedures are well-implemented, ensuring children's safety and well-being, while consistent routines help children feel secure. Inspector highlights - The managers show a genuine enthusiasm and passion for their work with children. - Staff feel well supported by the provider and manager, receiving regular training and feedback. - Staff are aware of children who speak English as an additional language and broaden their experiences of hearing and using English. - Staff use the curriculum to plan different opportunities for children, effectively linking to topics. - Parents and carers are delighted with the setting and express how much their children enjoy attending. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consider the abilities of children participating in group activities and to increase the support for younger children - 2 help children to have a deeper understanding of communities beyond their own. Inspection #10191110 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173876) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers are delighted with the setting and express how much their children enjoy attending. > They speak highly of the staff and particularly value how much they have helped with the good progress children are making. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children move freely around the room and outside area to explore and develop their own ideas. EAL / language support Staff are aware of those children who speak English as an additional language. They know that these children do not always hear the English language spoken at home. Staff broaden children's experiences of hearing and using the English language in the pre-school. Children begin to speak confidently in English soon after they start at the pre-school. Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 November 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173876) ## Frequently asked about St Laurence Pre School ### How can St Laurence Pre School be contacted? ### How did St Laurence Pre School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is St Laurence Pre School working to improve? ### What support is offered for children who speak English as an additional language? ### Is St Laurence Pre School a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting St Laurence Pre School was established in 1998 and re-registered in 2018. It operates from within the grounds of St Laurence Church in Upminster, in the London Borough of Havering. The setting receives funding for free early education for two, three and four-year-olds. It employs seven staff, one with qualified teacher status and four with a level 3 early years qualification. 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