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The Beeches Pre-school # The Beeches Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 4.8 (6 parent reviews) · 136 St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AQ · Essex Number of places 14 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Essex 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 The Beeches Pre-school, established in 1990, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Located in Colchester, the pre-school operates for 42 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday. 30pm as required. The pre-school received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 18 September 2023. Children at The Beeches Pre-school enjoy a day where they are confidently greeted by staff and know their routine well, engaging enthusiastically in discussions. They are provided with good opportunities to guide their own play and learning, moving confidently between indoor and outdoor environments. Staff effectively embed the curriculum, encouraging children to learn through play and with adult support, and make good use of children's interests to enhance their learning. Parents praise the effective support their children receive, particularly for speech and communication delays, and feel their children are safe and well cared for. Managers and staff have worked to improve all aspects of the pre-school since the last inspection, focusing on child-focused play and supporting language development through purposeful conversations and new vocabulary. Our ethos The Beeches Pre-school is committed to learning through play, with a dedicated team providing personalised support. The learning environments encourage curiosity and align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, fostering a nurturing, family-like atmosphere. What it's like Children enjoy their pre-school day and are confidently greeted by staff. They know the routine well and engage enthusiastically in discussions. Children are well behaved, show kindness and respect, and learn to manage their feelings with support from staff. Good Ofsted rating Child-focused play Strong language development support Effective SEND provision Good behaviour Indoor and outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Waitlist We currently have a waiting list. Please contact us to discuss availability. Opening hours Contact for Opening Times Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day care Staff Not specified ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Beeches Pre-school Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10286118 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230801)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203708) 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 Contact Nursery 136 St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AQ Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 42 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 9.15am until midday and from 1pm until 3.30pm, with a lunch club from midday to 1pm. The pre-school also provides care from 8am until 5.30pm as required. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-beeches-pre-school-co4-3aq-203708) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Beeches Pre-school Last inspected 18 September 2023 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 Children enjoy their pre-school day and are confidently greeted by staff. They know the routine well and engage enthusiastically in discussions. Children are well behaved, show kindness and respect, and learn to manage their feelings with support from staff. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff have worked hard to improve all aspects of the pre-school since the last inspection. - Children are provided with more opportunities to initiate their own learning through child-focused play. - Staff support children's language development by engaging in purposeful conversations and introducing new vocabulary. - Staff embed the curriculum in everything they do, encouraging children to learn through their chosen play and with adult support. - Staff make good use of the children's interests to enhance their learning. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's ability to encourage all children to express their thoughts and ideas and extend their learning - 2 strengthen the programme of professional development to support those with newly appointed managerial positions to embed their understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Inspection #10286118 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230801) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment on the effective support their children receive when they need it, for example with speech and communication delays. > Parents state that they feel that their children are safe and well cared for. > They comment that their children love attending the pre-school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents comment on the effective support their children receive when they need it, for example with speech and communication delays. Outdoor space Children are provided with good opportunities to guide their own play and learning as they confidently move between the indoor and outdoor environments. ## Parent Reviews of The Beeches Pre-school 4.8 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKN9xt4RwLmEj3I2Oci3KY6_37clNXO3tDl0C7kB03wfsqJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elise Heyman 7 years ago Could not recommend this pre school high enough. I can see such a change in my daughter s development since going there. She absolutely loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRa0xDSUtnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d90509acd61e31:0x475ea6bfd5f00803) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVbPhKrT6ptQDGZVrFlr1hWfjkyWS4hBi7sl8QWWQ9hdAuuC3R3=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anthony 9 years ago Is a good school for your young child to go to [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndE1UNGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90509acd61e31:0x475ea6bfd5f00803) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUjpnzYZAbc3QrZWEse6mcyg_--pgSUMNufQpCj3JJ_B78NCbLL=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nkem Philipa 8 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKQmJWZFJhbDh5VjFWRU5rcG9ObmRsYVdzMVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90509acd61e31:0x475ea6bfd5f00803) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKz79X8iquqUuEUx0MJXUu2lEgKshxA7EJtoTT-F45wI3td=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ayesha Naveed a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnNjhyOXdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90509acd61e31:0x475ea6bfd5f00803) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKoHichG59QUQvXowj5ndX6uoKl1ZFKnGl1J2oICHh2VgFUjtRbA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Susannah Navaneethakrishnan 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndE96MjRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90509acd61e31:0x475ea6bfd5f00803) Reviews from Google for The Beeches Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5142731167361927171&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2006 - October 2023 Good - September 2023 Good - April 2023 Inadequate - March 2023 Inadequate - July 2018 Good - July 2018 Good - January 2016 Good - December 2015 Good - March 2010 Good - February 2010 Good - November 2006 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about The Beeches Pre-school ### What is The Beeches Pre-school's Ofsted rating? ### What funded childcare hours does The Beeches Pre-school accept? ### Does The Beeches Pre-school offer outdoor play? ### When was The Beeches Pre-school established? ### What age range does The Beeches Pre-school cater for? ### How does The Beeches Pre-school support children's learning? ### What are the opening hours at The Beeches Pre-school? ### How can I contact The Beeches Pre-school? ## About the setting The Beeches Pre-school registered in 1990. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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