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The Crescent Pre School Nursery # The Crescent Pre School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Crescent Childrens Centre, Pinewood Crescent, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HZ · Stoke-on-Trent Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am until 6pm, during term-time. This childcare setting provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0–4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 9 March 2023. Children are observed to enjoy their time, settling in quickly to play and learning. The manager and staff are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all children, including dedicated and excellent support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A dedicated support unit and room are available for children with SEND, and the manager and SENCo collaborate closely with external professional services to ensure comprehensive support for children and their families. Parents of children with SEND highly commend the support their children receive and the regular updates on their developmental needs. The curriculum is designed to be progressive, with staff skilled in observing children's achievements and planning individual learning targets. Staff adapt their teaching to support all ages and abilities, even helping babies comfortably explore snow. Physical development is a key focus, with staff planning activities that aid babies in building leg strength and older children in developing hand strength, vital for writing readiness. The nursery also excels in fostering independence, with older babies learning to manage their outdoor clothes and mealtime routines, and older children handling their toilet routines and contributing to tidying up. What it's like Children enjoy their time at this nursery, arriving happily and settling quickly into play and learning. The manager and staff ensure equality of opportunity for all children in their early education, including dedicated support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are well-motivated to play, explore, and learn, with staff adapting their teaching to support all ages and abilities, such as helping babies explore snow comfortably. Good Ofsted rating Dedicated SEND support Strong parent partnerships Focus on physical development Progressive curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2009 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Crescent Pre School Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10281650 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213893)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387145) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-crescent-pre-school-nursery-ltd-st3-6hz-ey387145) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Crescent Pre School Nursery Last inspected 9 March 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 time at this nursery, arriving happily and settling quickly into play and learning. The manager and staff ensure equality of opportunity for all children in their early education, including dedicated support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are well-motivated to play, explore, and learn, with staff adapting their teaching to support all ages and abilities, such as helping babies explore snow comfortably. Inspector highlights - The manager demonstrates good self-evaluation and continually reflects with staff on their practice, making effective changes for continuous improvement. - The manager provides staff with good support and training to extend their knowledge and teaching skills, which has led to effective interventions for children's communication and language development. - Partnership working is strong, with the manager and SENCo collaborating closely with outside professional services to support children and families, including a weekly group for children with SEND and their families. - An effective key-person system is in place, with parents appreciating the regular communication about their child's progress and daily events. - Staff plan well for children's physical development, providing opportunities for babies to build leg strength and older children to develop hand strength for writing readiness. Areas to develop - 1 enhance planning so that adult-led activities precisely match the stage of development of all the children in the group - 2 extend the opportunities for two-year-old children to further understand the reasons for rules. Inspection #10281650 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213893) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents of children with SEND state that the support provided for their children is excellent, and staff keep them fully updated about their children's developmental needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from a dedicated support unit within the nursery. The manager and special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) work very closely with a wide range of outside professional services to ensure that all children and their families receive the support they need. Parents of children with SEND state that the support provided for their children is excellent, and staff keep them fully updated about their children's developmental needs. The nursery has a dedicated room for children with SEND. Outdoor space Older babies learn to remove their outdoor clothes and boots. Staff plan well for children's physical development. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: August 2009 - March 2023 Good - January 2020 Good - January 2016 Outstanding - August 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Crescent Pre School Nursery ### How does The Crescent Pre School Nursery support children with SEND? ### What does The Crescent Pre School Nursery do well? ### What are the opening hours at The Crescent Pre School Nursery? ### Does The Crescent Pre School Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Whereabouts is The Crescent Pre School Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in STOKE-ON-TRENT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Crescent Pre School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Ducklings Opportunity Group Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 7DY ](/nursery/ducklings-opportunity-group-st3-7dy-ey404277) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Weston Juniors Care Club Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6NG ](/nursery/weston-juniors-care-club-st3-6ng-2821305) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Early Days Nursery Stoke on Trent · ST3 6EZ 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/early-days-nursery-st3-6ez-ey491545) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Jack In The Box Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 5PZ ](/nursery/jack-in-the-box-st3-5pz-ey495357) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Children 1st @ Meir Park Stoke on Trent · ST3 7TW ](/nursery/children-1st-meir-park-st3-7tw-ey491582) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### St Andrews with St Peters Preschool Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6HB ](/nursery/st-andrews-with-st-peters-preschool-st3-6hb-224725) [See all nurseries in STOKE-ON-TRENT →](/search?q=STOKE-ON-TRENT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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