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Swineshead Pre School Centre # Swineshead Pre School Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Northend, Swineshead, PE20 3LZ · Lincolnshire Number of places 65 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Swineshead Pre School Centre, established in 1995, is a well-regarded childcare setting located in Swineshead, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term-time. Open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm, it provides a nurturing space where children can flourish. The dedicated staff are skilled storytellers, bringing narratives to life and engaging children with thoughtful questions, fostering a love for reading that extends to the home through a lending library and story bags. The curriculum is designed to prepare children for school, focusing on independence, communication, and language development. Children are encouraged to be self-sufficient, learning vital hygiene practices. The outdoor play area, which includes a garden tap used for water play to introduce mathematical language, has exciting future plans for gardening activities, allowing children to learn about plant growth. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those who speak English as an additional language, receive excellent support from staff who work closely with parents and other professionals to implement targeted interventions. The pre-school effectively uses funding, such as the early years pupil premium, to cater to individual needs. Parents consistently praise the staff for their positive relationships and regular updates on their child's development. The manager has a clear and ambitious vision for the setting, prioritising staff well-being and encouraging shared ideas and concerns, all contributing to its latest Ofsted rating of 'Good' from the inspection on 13th May 2025. What it's like Parents and children receive a warm welcome from staff. Staff are skilled storytellers and engage children with purposeful questions. Staff also play alongside children, extending their play and introducing mathematical language and problem-solving skills. Warm welcome Skilled storytellers School readiness Outdoor learning plans Strong parent partnerships Individual needs met needs in 2025. Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1995 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Swineshead Pre School Centre Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10404328 Lead inspector Teresa Lester Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279354)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253656) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=swineshead-pre-school-centre-pe20-3lz-253656) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Swineshead Pre School Centre Last inspected 13 May 2025 · Teresa Lester 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 Parents and children receive a warm welcome from staff. Staff are skilled storytellers and engage children with purposeful questions. Staff also play alongside children, extending their play and introducing mathematical language and problem-solving skills. Inspector highlights - Staff implement a curriculum that encourages children to develop skills for school, promoting independence and communication. - Staff receive regular supervision and feedback, and their well-being is a priority for the manager. - Overall, children behave well, and staff intervene to support sharing and turn-taking. - Staff have developed positive relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child's development and achievements. - The manager has a clear and ambitious vision for the setting and encourages staff and parents to share ideas and concerns. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to implement the behaviour policy consistently, in a way that helps children understand their feelings and emotions and understand the impact that their behaviour has on others - 2 share information with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency in the support that children receive. Inspection #10404328 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279354) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are encouraged to read with children at home and make use of the setting's lending library and story bags. > Parents speak fondly about the staff that care for their children. > They comment that they are well informed about their child's day and their child's developmental progress. > They say that their children are happy and enjoy attending the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals involved with the children to plan and implement targeted interventions. Funding that children receive, such as early years pupil premium, is used effectively to meet the individual needs of children. Outdoor space Children use the garden tap to fill containers with water and transport them around the garden, where staff introduce mathematical language. The manager has detailed plans to develop the outside play area for gardening activities, so children can learn about how plants, flowers, vegetables and fruit grow. ## Parent Reviews of Swineshead Pre School Centre 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXGJwGm7D-s17a4WTys2lF4R2GqT16io3tKSl5XJx7c5KZ8HGWD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Christian 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURzX08tMG53RRAB!2m1!1s0x48780e746a175bf1:0x56114b6bc3690ab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUDhfGIaYZUtwObwykqbUQUHCChtnmr-6CGo5q4ZMwJ-utdMjHY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) giedre tumoniene 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVcGFfV19BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48780e746a175bf1:0x56114b6bc3690ab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7fe-8llk2j4zk-bmx1qmHQSVFKGvffBE_lJY67yl6MJq1FA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Olesia Gropienė 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndks2RGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48780e746a175bf1:0x56114b6bc3690ab) Reviews from Google for Swineshead Pre School Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=387613818004869291&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2003 - June 2025 Good - May 2025 Good - February 2020 Good - February 2020 Good - August 2013 Outstanding - July 2013 Outstanding - February 2009 Good - January 2009 Good - March 2006 Requires improvement - August 2003 Good ## Frequently asked about Swineshead Pre School Centre ### Is Swineshead Pre School Centre a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded places does Swineshead Pre School Centre accept? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### What is the address of Swineshead Pre School Centre? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Swineshead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Swineshead Pre School Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ The Chimes Boston · PE20 3LH ](/nursery/mon-ami-children-s-nursery-the-chimes-pe20-3lh-ey545195) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Little Goslings Boston · PE20 1PW ](/nursery/little-goslings-pe20-1pw-2640138) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Little Pickles Daycare Spalding · PE11 4XA ](/nursery/little-pickles-daycare-pe11-4xa-2511443) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Little Chiefs Day Nursery Boston · PE21 7TT ](/nursery/little-chiefs-day-nursery-pe21-7tt-2706053) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.9 mi ### Middlecott House Day Nursery Boston · PE20 1EH ](/nursery/middlecott-house-day-nursery-pe20-1eh-2846812) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Bramble Hall Day Nursery Boston · PE20 2JH 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bramble-hall-day-nursery-pe20-2jh-253652) [See all nurseries in Swineshead →](/search?q=Swineshead) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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