Opening hours
9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
St Nicholas Pre-School in Whitchurch
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
About this day nursery
St Nicholas Pre-School is a non-profit registered charity offering early years education within a supportive and nurturing environment. The pre-school operates from Church Hall in Whitchurch, Bristol, providing a welcoming space for children to learn and grow.
Their curriculum is designed to foster development in various areas, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next steps in education. They also have a secondary setting, "First Steps and Little Learners," located at Whitchurch Community Centre.
St Nicholas Pre-School values open communication with parents and actively encourages their involvement in their children's learning journey. The pre-school is committed to providing a safe and stimulating setting where each child can thrive, supported by a dedicated team of qualified staff.
They focus on creating a fun and engaging atmosphere that promotes both personal and academic growth.
What it's like
Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically, happy to see friends and greeted warmly by staff. Staff prioritise children's well-being, forming strong relationships and ensuring children feel nurtured, safe, and well-cared for. Children demonstrate good manners and behaviour, reminding each other of the 'pre-school promise' like to 'be kind' and 'no running indoors'.
Charity-runExperienced staffParental involvement encouraged
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St Nicholas Pre-School
Last inspected 17 May 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically, happy to see friends and greeted warmly by staff. Staff prioritise children's well-being, forming strong relationships and ensuring children feel nurtured, safe, and well-cared for. Children demonstrate good manners and behaviour, reminding each other of the 'pre-school promise' like to 'be kind' and 'no running indoors'.
Inspector highlights
- Children benefit from superb, memorable experiences that teach them about the wider world.
- The dedicated management team is passionate and ambitious, with a clear vision to provide children with a rich and varied curriculum.
- Staff know their key children exceptionally well and plan clear next steps.
- Children understand and follow established routines, confidently participating in group activities.
- Children's health and hygiene practices are supported effectively, with children understanding the need to wash hands and stay hydrated.
Areas to develop
- 1adapt teaching to enable children to develop their own thoughts, ideas and creativity skills further.
Inspection #10285802 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children purchase items from the local garden centre to grow in their allotment. Staff then teach them how to cook with the produce that they have grown, such as making vegetable soup.
Inspection history
Date: July 2006
- June 2023Good
- November 2017Good
- October 2017Good
- January 2015Good
- December 2014Good
- May 2009Good
- May 2009Good
- July 2006Good
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