--- title: "St Vincents Preschool Playgroup, Knutsford | Ofsted: Good" description: "St Vincents Preschool Playgroup in Knutsford — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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St Vincents Preschool Playgroup # St Vincents Preschool Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AL · Cheshire East Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting St Vincents Preschool Playgroup, located in Knutsford, WA16 8AL, has been providing early years education since 1996 and is run by a voluntary committee. The pre-school was most recently rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2022, following an 'Outstanding' rating at its previous inspection in 2015. The dedicated team, comprising 10 childcare staff with seven holding Level 3 or above qualifications, supports children aged 2 to 4 years old. Children at St Vincents benefit from a curriculum that strongly emphasises physical development, with ample opportunities for large muscle activities in the outdoor area, aiding in the development of fine motor skills essential for early writing. The pre-school fosters independence, allowing children to make choices during snack time, pour their own drinks, and wash their hands, building crucial self-help skills for school. The setting also prioritises staff well-being and offers continuous training to enhance their knowledge and skills, ensuring a high quality of education for all children. Strong community links and partnership working with the adjoining school help children smoothly transition to Reception, reinforcing the pre-school's commitment to children's holistic development and a love for learning. What it's like Children at St Vincents Preschool Playgroup get a wonderful start to their education, feeling happy and settled. They develop strong physical skills, particularly in the outdoor area, and show good independence. They have lovely relationships with both staff and friends, and their excellent behaviour contributes to a calm learning environment. Good overall effectiveness Strong physical development Good independence skills Strong community links ## Key facts Opening hours Pre-school sessions: 9am to 3pm. Out-of-school sessions: 7:30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 1996 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Vincents Preschool Playgroup Last inspected 17 March 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at St Vincents Preschool Playgroup get a wonderful start to their education, feeling happy and settled. They develop strong physical skills, particularly in the outdoor area, and show good independence. They have lovely relationships with both staff and friends, and their excellent behaviour contributes to a calm learning environment. Inspector highlights - Children get a wonderful start to their education, feeling happy and settled. - Physical development is a real strength with ample outdoor exercise opportunities. - Children show good levels of independence, making choices and developing important self-help skills. - The manager is skilled and knowledgeable, understanding different ways children learn. - The manager and staff know children and families well, offering significant support, especially for SEND. - The pre-school is well integrated into the local community, teaching children about the world and modern Britain. - Partnership working with the adjoining school ensures a seamless transition to Reception. - The manager places high priority on staff well-being, providing detailed inductions and a buddy system. Areas to develop - 1 Sharpen the intent of the curriculum to focus more specifically on what children need to learn next. - 2 Provide staff with accurate feedback to help them to raise the quality of education to the highest level. Inspection #10129136 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181931) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Vincents Preschool Playgroup Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10129136 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181931)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305334) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AL ## Explore day nurseries near Knutsford - [Day nurseries in Knutsford](/search?q=Knutsford) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-vincents-preschool-playgroup-wa16-8al-305334) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and her staff offer an abundance of help and support, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The use of additional funding is well thought out and specific to children's individual needs, such as resources to support children's communication and language development. Outdoor space Physical development is a real strength at the pre-school. Children have lots of opportunities to exercise their large muscles in the outdoor area. They develop good balance and coordination as they carefully navigate the balance beams independently. ## Google Reviews of St Vincents Preschool Playgroup 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKq2eI1ERt17q9RB6wacoLAixBBWmISz9yJLgEjMrzwf6-0Pg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Simister 2 years ago We have had two boys attend St Vincent’s pre school in the past and our youngest son currently attends. We are so happy with the experience they have all had. It is a safe, nurturing environment with constantly changing activities for them to learn and play with. They spend a lot of time outdoors which we love. The transition into school was managed so beautifully by the pre school and my boys left pre school well prepared for reception class. The staff are all wonderful, highly trained and professional yet so warm and friendly. I could not recommend more highly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUcWRlOFJREAE!2m1!1s0x487a540cbbf84655:0xdb4337d525fdc690) Reviews from Google for St Vincents Preschool Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15799533306350782096&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2007 - March 2022 Good - November 2015 Outstanding - January 2012 Outstanding - December 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about St Vincents Preschool Playgroup ### What are the opening hours at St Vincents Preschool Playgroup? ### What part of the country is St Vincents Preschool Playgroup in? ### How does St Vincents Preschool Playgroup support children with SEND? ### Is St Vincents Preschool Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Knutsford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Vincents Preschool Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Knutsford Day Nursery Knutsford · WA16 8BN ](/nursery/knutsford-day-nursery-ltd-wa16-8bn-ey315231) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Knutsford Knutsford · WA16 8HY ](/nursery/kids-planet-knutsford-wa16-8hy-2593041) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School Knutsford · WA16 0NH ](/nursery/poppies-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-wa16-0nh-2556445) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup Knutsford · WA16 7JQ ](/nursery/mobberley-pre-school-playgroup-wa16-7jq-305195) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Mere Nature Kindergarten Knutsford · WA16 0PU ](/nursery/mere-nature-kindergarten-wa16-0pu-ey495622) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Kids' Country Day Nursery Knutsford · WA16 8US ](/nursery/kids-country-day-nursery-wa16-8us-ey479413) [See all nurseries in Knutsford →](/search?q=Knutsford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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