Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
St. Lawrence Pre-School, located in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, operates as a charity with company limited by guarantee status. The pre-school is situated in a versatile building, utilising a main hall, a smaller room, a fully equipped kitchen, and its own dedicated outdoor play space.
Committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education, the pre-school adheres to The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, fostering a child-centred approach where activities are tailored to each child's developmental stage. They offer a balanced programme combining child-initiated exploration and adult-guided learning, both indoors and outdoors.
The pre-school maintains a high adult-to-child ratio, ensuring individual attention and care, with each child assigned a key person for support. Emphasising a positive and inclusive environment, St. Lawrence Pre-School prioritises equal opportunities for all children and families, celebrating diversity and encouraging social skills.
While primarily Christian, the pre-school also acknowledges and celebrates other faiths and festivals. They strive to collaborate with parents and carers, recognising their crucial role in their child's development.
Our ethos
We have a positive approach giving each child and their family equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, ability, gender, sexual orientation or background. We encourage social skills in caring and understanding towards others and the environment. We are a predominantly Christian Pre-School that has an awareness of and celebrates other faiths and festivals. We aim to give the very best in Pre-School education to children. You, as parents/carers, are supported, encouraged and appreciated in your vital role, and we will work in partnership with you.
What it's like
Staff encourage children to be independent, such as peeling fruit and pouring drinks. They provide ample time for transitions, helping children prepare for activities like outdoor play or mealtimes. Staff offer praise to motivate children, supporting them in doing as much as possible for themselves.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Food
Access to a fully fitted kitchen
Last inspected 16 November 2023
What it's like to attend
Staff encourage children to be independent, such as peeling fruit and pouring drinks. They provide ample time for transitions, helping children prepare for activities like outdoor play or mealtimes. Staff offer praise to motivate children, supporting them in doing as much as possible for themselves.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents are positive about the care their children receive."
"They appreciate that staff ensure early help is in place for children who require additional support."
"Parents state this has positively impacted their children's speech and language development."
"They say communication from staff is good, and they value the time their children get to take part in outdoor activities."
"Parents feel their children are well prepared for school."
Inclusion & environment
Managers and staff understand children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), by gathering information during home visits and identifying appropriate next steps in learning. Parents appreciate that staff ensure early help is in place for children who require additional support, noting a positive impact on their children's speech and language development.
Children enjoy outdoor play where staff help them create a track for bikes, supervise balance activities, and encourage play with fallen leaves. This develops agility, confidence, coordination, and strengthens muscles.
Date: December 2008
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