--- title: "Stokenham Preschool Centre, Kingsbridge | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stokenham-preschool-centre-tq7-2sj-106232 description: "Stokenham Preschool Centre in Kingsbridge — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Stokenham Preschool Centre Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (7 Google reviews) · Stokenham Pre-School Building, Stokenham Primary School, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2SJ · Devon Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Devon ## About this early years setting Stokenham Pre-School, established in 1972, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2-5 years old in Kingsbridge. Proudly situated within the grounds of Stokenham Area Primary School, the pre-school provides a welcoming and safe space that fosters learning, play, and development. The experienced staff focus on balancing engaging play, essential social skill development, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to create a positive and inclusive experience for every child. The pre-school boasts a spacious building with two rooms for various activities and a large outdoor area with a green oak canopy, allowing for outdoor play in all weather conditions. Beyond the immediate facilities, Stokenham Pre-School also offers community trips to local libraries and beaches, promoting exploration and engagement with the wider world. Additionally, they host "Happy Feet Mother and Toddler" sessions for children aged 0-2 years, providing a supportive space for parents and carers to connect while their little ones enjoy crafts, music, sensory play, and story time. The pre-school emphasises a child-led approach, celebrating individuality and utilising play-based learning as a core method for children to understand and interact with their surroundings. They also prioritise building strong relationships with families, aiming to create a supportive community where everyone feels valued. Our ethos At Stokenham preschool we provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating, child-led, supportive environment – focussing on the emotional wellbeing of the children to maximise their development, helping children to build and develop on what they already know and can do. Celebrate individuality – No two children are the same – and that’s what we love the most! We create spaces for every child to shine, explore and feel proud of who they are. Play based learning – we embrace play based learning, because it’s how children make sense of the world around them. Through play, they explore ideas, build relationships and develop essential life skills, enabling them to learn, grow and thrive We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that feels like a second home. We build strong connections with children and their families, creating a supportive space for everyone to feel seen, heard and valued. Provide regular opportunities for learning outdoors – We believe that nature is one of the best classrooms, that’s why we offer regular outdoor learning experiences, where children can explore, play and discover the world around them. We also offer trips out in the wider community, such as trips on the bus to the local library and beaches, exploring the nearby woods becoming woodland explorers and detectives, engaging with other groups in our community and regular fundraisers. What it's like Children show they feel safe and secure, settling in quickly and engaging with toys provided based on their interests. There is a well-designed curriculum that builds on children's knowledge, using their interests to motivate learning. For example, staff expand on children's fascination with water and fish by taking them on a bus to a local beach and then providing shells for detailed examination. Child-led learning Outdoor learning focus Community-integrated Play-based learning ## Pricing & funding For fee and session information, please refer to the "Fees, Sessions & Routines" page (http://stokenhampreschool.org.uk/?page_id=326). ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, during term time Age range 2-5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Mother and Toddler sessions Registered with Ofsted 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stokenham Preschool Centre Last inspected 23 May 2024 · Jemma Honey 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 Inspector highlights - Children are very independent, knowing routines and cooperating well. - Children show resilience in age-appropriate risky play, challenging themselves and building self-esteem. - Staff effectively develop children's knowledge about numbers and counting. - Staff effectively develop children's physical skills, including creating obstacle courses and teaching safe use of tools. - Leaders provide regular supervision for staff and support professional development, leading to improved management of children's behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 liaise with professionals to ensure that all children receive targeted support and make more progress in their learning and development - 2 develop children's communication and language to extend their vocabulary and build on their speaking skills further. Inspection #10339153 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250645) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, ensuring the pre-school layout is inclusive of all children's physical abilities. However, staff do not consistently liaise with professionals to ensure that all children receive targeted support and make more progress. They also do not always make timely referrals to help children develop their speech and language. Outdoor space Children make obstacle courses in the garden and improve their spatial awareness. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Stokenham Preschool Centre 5.0 (7 Google reviews) sadie darke 12 months ago Stokenham Pre School has been the most fantastic start to all three of my children’s education. Being play led all three have been able to thrive and really gain confidence prior to entering school settings. Literally my son had to be peeled from me the first day and on his last day sang a solo at his graduation! A huge garden and outdoor space and lots of resources inside to fill everyday with something different! The staff are so warm, welcoming and friendly giving the children a safe space to really develop skills and parents the feedback through Tapestry of what their day entails. I could not recommend this preschool more and will forever be thankful for the start they gave my children. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOUEgxN0NzLXN6dFdREAE!2m1!1s0x486d21cbef08e151:0x7fc01fbecb3f2186) Jessica Gunn 2 years ago Lovely friendly Preschool with fantastic staff that are really attentive and caring, always happy to help you and ensure the best for all the children. It has a beautiful fun large classrooms with lots resources as well as large role paly area and small world zone. There is a huge outdoor play area with undercover all weather zone so the children can enjoy the outdoors all year round. It has helped my daughter come out of her shell with other children and make some wonderful friends. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqczRQei1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d21cbef08e151:0x7fc01fbecb3f2186) jackie smith 8 years ago A fantastic preschool, both my children have thoroughly enjoyed attending; they'd go everyday if they could!. A great learning environment with large classrooms and huge outdoor play area with undercover all weather zone. Fabulous staff that are really attentive and caring, always happy to help you/ offer advice. I loved the Friday parent & baby sessions as it really helped ease my kids into attending alone aged2. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNnJUd0xREAE!2m1!1s0x486d21cbef08e151:0x7fc01fbecb3f2186) Natalie Fenwick 9 years ago I have had children in Stokenham Preschool for 5 years. The staff are friendly and professional. The activities that the children do throughout the day are imaginative and enjoyable. Outside they have an undercover play area for rainy days, a wooden adventure course, lots of sensory toys and a large sandpit. My children have been very happy here. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBem9xcFZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x486d21cbef08e151:0x7fc01fbecb3f2186) Vanessa Putt 9 years ago I have sent all for of my children to the preschool ages 20, 18, 6 and 2. It is well established and friendly. All of the staff are very helpful and friendly. And over the years are more then willing to listen and offer his advise. I always know my children are in safe hands. They are always doing different activity. And my children have thrived and more on very well to primary school and been well equipped for this move. Thankyou Stokenham preschool. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcnR6djlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d21cbef08e151:0x7fc01fbecb3f2186) Reviews from Google for Stokenham Preschool Centre. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9205392542659453318&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2006 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good - July 2018 Good - July 2018 Good - April 2018 Inadequate - March 2018 Inadequate - April 2014 Good - March 2014 Good - February 2010 Good - January 2010 Good - December 2006 Good ## Frequently asked about Stokenham Preschool Centre ### Does Stokenham Preschool Centre have an Ofsted rating? ### What part of the country is Stokenham Preschool Centre in? ### How can Stokenham Preschool Centre be contacted? ### Is Stokenham Preschool Centre suitable for under-twos? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Stokenham Preschool Centre? ## Nearby day nurseries in Kingsbridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stokenham Preschool Centre. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Merry-Go-Round Pre-School Kingsbridge · TQ7 2SJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-pre-school-tq7-2sj-ey292062 - Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### The Ark At Tresillian Kingsbridge · TQ7 1AW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-tresillian-tq7-1aw-2507257 - Ofsted: Outstanding 6.3 mi ### hdc Nursery Dartmouth Dartmouth · TQ6 9HW 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-tq6-9hw-106136 - Ofsted: Good 6.9 mi ### The Ark in Dartmouth Dartmouth · TQ6 9QS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-in-dartmouth-tq6-9qs-2741417 - Ofsted: Outstanding 8.2 mi ### Venture Hope Cove Kingsbridge · TQ7 3HR 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/venture-hope-cove-tq7-3hr-ey555908 See all nurseries in Kingsbridge →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Kingsbridge ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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