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Sweetpeas Early Years Provision # Sweetpeas Early Years Provision Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · Community Hall, Yeo View, Crediton, EX17 5HY · Devon Number of places 42 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sweetpeas Early Years Provision, established in 2021, provides outstanding early and full-time education for children aged 1–4 years. 30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The provision received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted on 31/05/2023. Children develop exceptionally close friendships and confidently engage in a rich set of enticing activities, demonstrating considerable self-confidence in testing out their ideas. Familiar routines help children feel incredibly settled, with staff skilfully building on their knowledge and fostering superb vocabulary development. The nursery implements an ambitious curriculum, offering high-quality teaching that deeply engages children in their play, both indoors and outdoors. The learning environment is exciting and purposeful, making highly effective use of diverse spaces like an allotment area where children safely pick fruit and a "woodland garden" for sensory play. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support; staff swiftly identify concerns, make appropriate referrals, and leaders are extremely knowledgeable, ensuring rapid progress. The nursery also includes specialist visits and celebrates various cultural festivals, enriching children's awareness of diversity. Our ethos Sweetpeas Early Years Provision offers a play-based, child-led environment where exploration and learning are central. They focus on developing communication, physical, and socio-emotional skills through various activities, aiming for a "home from home" atmosphere and inclusive, high-quality education. What it's like Children develop exceptionally close friendships in this caring nursery, independently choosing from enticing activities and demonstrating considerable self-confidence. Babies excitedly explore activities with familiar adults, becoming immersed in their play. Familiar routines help children feel incredibly settled, with staff skilfully building on their knowledge and fostering superb vocabulary development. Outstanding overall effectiveness Ambitious curriculum High-quality teaching Exceptional SEND support Rich outdoor play Superb vocabulary development ## Pricing & funding This term-time preschool offers full day, morning, afternoon, lunch, and breakfast sessions. Charges are billed half-termly. Funding is accepted for most sessions, with optional fees for hot lunches, snacks, and activities operating on an opt-out basis. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Late collection £1 / minute - Breakfast Club £8.50 / session - Full Day £54.00 - Full Day & Breakfast Club £62.50 - Morning Session £24.00 See 9 more Good to know - Minimum booking of 2 sessions per week across two separate days. - Term-time only setting open 38 weeks a year; closed on bank holidays and school holidays. - Fees are invoiced at the start of each half term and must be paid within 2 weeks. - A 4-week written notice period is required to change sessions or withdraw a child. - No refunds or discounts are given for sessions missed due to illness or holidays. - Snack and cookery club fees operate on an opt-out basis. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sweetpeas Early Years Provision Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285887 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222112)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634553) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sweetpeas-early-years-provision-ex17-5hy-2634553) ## Key facts Opening hours Breakfast Club: 08:15 - 9:00, Morning Session: 09:00 - 12:00, Lunch Club: 12:00 - 12:45, Afternoon Session: 12:45 - 15:45 (Term Time Only) Session types Breakfast Club, Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, Full Day Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sweetpeas Early Years Provision Last inspected 31 May 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children develop exceptionally close friendships in this caring nursery, independently choosing from enticing activities and demonstrating considerable self-confidence. Babies excitedly explore activities with familiar adults, becoming immersed in their play. Familiar routines help children feel incredibly settled, with staff skilfully building on their knowledge and fostering superb vocabulary development. Inspector highlights - Leaders have put in place an ambitious curriculum and leaders organise the nursery exceptionally well. - Teaching is of a very high quality. - Children become deeply engaged in their play. - Staff have consistently high expectations of children. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive an excellent level of support. Inspection #10285887 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222112) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive an excellent level of support. Staff quickly identify possible concerns and make swift referrals to other agencies. Leaders are extremely knowledgeable in supporting children with a variety of complex educational needs. As a result, children with SEND make rapid progress. Outdoor space The learning environment is exciting and purposeful, with a balance of indoor and outdoor play. They make highly effective use of the different spaces available. For example, children safely pick fruit with staff in the allotment area to eat at snack time. Babies and toddlers delight as they use plastic tools to fill containers with sand in the 'woodland garden'. Inspection history Most recent inspection 31 May 2023 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222112) ## Frequently asked about Sweetpeas Early Years Provision ### What is Sweetpeas Early Years Provision's Ofsted rating? ### What funding is available at Sweetpeas Early Years Provision? ### What are the opening hours for Sweetpeas Early Years Provision? ### Does Sweetpeas Early Years Provision support children with SEND? ### How long has Sweetpeas Early Years Provision been established? ### What kind of outdoor space does Sweetpeas Early Years Provision provide? ### Does Sweetpeas Early Years Provision celebrate cultural festivals? ### How can I contact Sweetpeas Early Years Provision? ## About the setting Sweetpeas Early Years Provision registered in 2021 and operates from the community hall in Yeoford, Devon. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. The owner works directly with the children. She employs six members of staff. Three members of staff, including the manager, hold an early years qualification at level 3, two hold an early years qualification at level 2 and one is unqualified. The setting is in receipt of funding for early years education for three- and four-year-old children. URN 2634553 Registered person Gilliver, Claire Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Crediton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sweetpeas Early Years Provision. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Sunflowers Day Nursery Crediton · EX17 3LA ](/nursery/sunflowers-day-nursery-ex17-3la-ey334284) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Pippins Pre-School (crediton) Crediton · EX17 2BN ](/nursery/pippins-pre-school-crediton-ex17-2bn-2556851) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Sara's School Exeter · EX6 6DZ ](/nursery/sara-s-school-ex6-6dz-ey448999) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### The Leap Frogs Crediton · EX17 3AX ](/nursery/leapfrogs-trust-ex17-3ax-105876) [See all nurseries in Crediton →](/search?q=Crediton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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