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St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre # St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW · Torbay Number of places 28 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Torbay About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre, nestled within the St. Matthias Church Centre in Torquay, offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 2-5 years. The centre is committed to fostering learning through play, providing both indoor playrooms and an outdoor 'forest' play area for varied developmental experiences. Beyond its preschool offerings, St. Matthias also operates an After School Club and Holiday Clubs, catering to the diverse needs of families in the community. The pre-school emphasises a joyful, stimulating, and caring atmosphere, ensuring that children feel secure and encouraged as they explore and grow. Prospective families can gain further insight into their programmes by downloading a prospectus for either the Pre-School or the After School and Holiday Clubs, or by arranging a visit with the Manager, Liz, to experience the setting firsthand. The centre's affiliation with St. Matthias Church underscores a commitment to community values and a supportive environment for its young attendees. What it's like Children arrive eager to play with their friends. They learn in a home-from-home environment where they feel safe and secure. Staff ensure there are exciting opportunities for learning based on children's stages of development. Learning through play Indoor and outdoor play areas After School Club Holiday Clubs Church affiliation ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.st-matthias-church.org/about-us/key-personnel-and-contact-details/) ## Key facts Session types Daytime Pre-School, After School Club, Holiday Clubs Age range 2-5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre Last inspected 29 November 2024 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 Children arrive eager to play with their friends. They learn in a home-from-home environment where they feel safe and secure. Staff ensure there are exciting opportunities for learning based on children's stages of development. Inspector highlights - Children arrive eager to play and feel safe and secure. - Staff encourage children to take managed risks in the well-equipped outdoor learning area. - Staff provide children with a varied and progressive curriculum, carefully considering what children know and need to know next. - Staff provide a range of rich experiences for children, including visits to a care home. - Staff promote a love of reading very well and carefully chose good-quality books. Areas to develop - 1 build in frequent opportunities during activities for staff to check children's understanding so they benefit fully from taking part in the learning task - 2 target support more effectively to quieter, less-confident children to help increase their confidence and engagement, particularly during group activities. Inspection #10367264 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265993) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367264 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265993)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139479) 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 ](http://www.st-matthias-church.org/children-youth/pre-school/) Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW [© 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#/-3.51075/50.46471/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Torquay - [Day nurseries in Torquay](/search?q=Torquay) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-matthias-pre-school-childcare-centre-tq1-1hw-139479) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They work closely in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide children with targeted support linked to their individual needs. Outdoor space Children benefit from staff encouraging them to take managed risks in the well-equipped outdoor learning area, demonstrating particularly good physical skills. Staff support children as they learn to climb on low-level branches and a wooden ramp into a tree house. Inspection history Date: May 2003 - January 2025 Good - November 2024 Good - March 2019 Good - February 2019 Good - March 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - June 2011 Good - April 2011 Good - December 2006 Good - July 2003 Good - May 2003 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre ### What is St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre? ### What age range does St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre cater for? ### Does St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre have outdoor play facilities? ### Does St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre offer after-school care? ### What kind of environment does St Matthias Pre-School foster? ### How can I get in touch with St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre? ### How can I get in touch with St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre? ## About the setting St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre registered in 2001 and is located in Torquay, Devon. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8.45am until 3.15pm, during term times. The setting also provides an after-school club from 3.15pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and an occasional holiday club for children aged 5 to 11. The pre-school provides funded early years education to children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There are five members of staff, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 5 and four hold childcare qualifications at level 3. 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