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The Chesterfords Community Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Chesterfords Community centre, Newmarket Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1NS · Essex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

The Chesterfords Community Preschool, located in Great Chesterford, offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged two to four years and older, serving families from the local Chesterfords area, Saffron Walden, and surrounding villages. The preschool operates during term-time, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, providing both morning and afternoon sessions.

Children attending the afternoon session are required to bring their own packed lunch. With a consistent 'Good' rating from Ofsted, most recently in October 2024, the preschool is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential, develop independence, and prepare for primary school, with a particular benefit for those transitioning to Great Chesterford Academy.

The facility features ample parking for convenient drop-offs and collections and actively engages with its community through events and fundraising efforts, with updates shared on their Facebook page. They are a registered charity, committed to equality and diversity for all children and their families.

What it's like

The caring and nurturing staff team at The Chesterfords Community Preschool creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well and form strong bonds with their key persons. Learning opportunities are based on children's interests and key topics, leading to sustained engagement in activities. The pre-school fosters a strong community feel, connecting children with their local surroundings and promoting a love for books and learning.

Community-based preschoolOfsted-rated "Good"Catres for 2-4+ year oldsPrepares children for primary school

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time

Session types

Morning session (9:00 am to 12:00 pm), Afternoon session (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm), Full day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm)

Age range

2 to 4+ years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Chesterfords Community Preschool

Last inspected 8 October 2024

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

The caring and nurturing staff team at The Chesterfords Community Preschool creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well and form strong bonds with their key persons. Learning opportunities are based on children's interests and key topics, leading to sustained engagement in activities. The pre-school fosters a strong community feel, connecting children with their local surroundings and promoting a love for books and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The caring and nurturing staff team creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well.
  • The pre-school has a real community feel, and children are right at the heart of all that staff do.
  • Children of all ages access books, with a wide variety readily available, encouraging independent reading and promoting a love of books.
  • Pre-school staff are keen to ensure that children develop healthy lifestyles, incorporating exercise and healthy eating activities.
  • Parent partnerships are a key strength of the pre-school, with various communication techniques used to share information and support children's development.
  • The leadership team supports staff well-being effectively, and staff enjoy the training opportunities provided.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their knowledge and ability to set next-step targets that build on the areas children need to develop the most
  • 2focus supervision targets more precisely to support staff and raise the quality of their teaching to the highest level
Inspection #10359960 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff team as being the 'making of the wonderful pre-school'. They would not send their children anywhere else.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

At times, gaps in areas such as language development are not always given priority.

Outdoor space

Staff use the local community area, including the 'nature space', to build on children's knowledge of the world around them. The 'nature space' is an allotment area where children grow their own fruit and vegetables.

Parent Reviews of The Chesterfords Community Preschool

5.0
(1)
Cleo Higgins
a year ago

My daughter absolutely loved her time at the preschool. The ladies are brilliant, such a caring and wonderful setting.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • October 2024Good
  • December 2018Good
  • October 2015Good
  • January 2012Good

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