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The Discovery Pre-School # The Discovery Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 3.3 (3 parent reviews) · Discovery Primary School, Mountsteven Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 6HX · Peterborough Number of places 26 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Peterborough 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 Discovery Preschools, with locations in Newtown and Warrington, offers an elevated early learning experience for children aged 6 weeks to over 5 years. Their approach is child-centred and play-based, encouraging natural exploration, project-based learning, and a lifelong love for discovery. The curriculum, delivered by highly qualified educators, aims to build foundational academic skills and foster holistic development. The preschool provides full-day, full-week, and partial-week enrolment options, and their tuition covers breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Additionally, the programme includes enrichment classes such as STEAM, cooking, yoga, and music, along with weekly laundry service for bedding. The facilities are modern and expansive, providing ample space for children to learn and grow. The Discovery Preschools emphasises active engagement between teachers and students, with educators acting as facilitators to scaffold learning and nurture curiosity. Our ethos The Discovery Preschools' approach is child-centred and play-based, encouraging natural exploration and project-based learning. Educators act as facilitators to scaffold learning and nurture curiosity, aiming to foster holistic development and a lifelong love for discovery. What it's like Children at this setting are happy and behave well. They are encouraged to be independent throughout the day, practising skills such as pouring drinks, finding their own belongings, choosing activities, and getting dressed. Children access a well-sequenced curriculum, and staff skilfully weave mathematical skills into play and use clear language to support communication, leading to good progress. Play-based learning STEAM enrichment Full-day and partial-week options Modern facilities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://thediscoverypreschools.com/tuition/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am-11.45am and 11.45am-2.45pm for pre-school sessions; 3pm-6pm for out-of-school club Age range 6 weeks to 5+ years old Term time / All Year Term Time Food Breakfast, Lunch, PM Snack included Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Discovery Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10233702 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201221)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341225) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-discovery-pre-school-pe4-6hx-ey341225) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Discovery Pre-School Last inspected 2 November 2022 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 at this setting are happy and behave well. They are encouraged to be independent throughout the day, practising skills such as pouring drinks, finding their own belongings, choosing activities, and getting dressed. Children access a well-sequenced curriculum, and staff skilfully weave mathematical skills into play and use clear language to support communication, leading to good progress. Inspector highlights - The setting provides families with a warm and inviting environment, and the manager has a clear and ambitious vision. - There is a strong emphasis on communication and language throughout the setting, and children who speak English as an additional language are given extra support. - The setting celebrates individual cultures, and children learn about different cultures, languages, and modern British values. - Strong relationships are formed with all parents and children, and home-learning packs promote a love of reading. - Children have broad access to resources and both indoor and outdoor learning environments, including a sheltered outdoor area. Areas to develop - 1 teach children about the benefits of healthy eating to help them understand how they can keep themselves fit and well - 2 extend the use of open-ended questions to give children more opportunities to think critically and extend their learning - 3 develop opportunities for children to independently explore mark making and early writing throughout the day Inspection #10233702 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201221) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have access to both indoor and outdoor learning environments. There is also a sheltered outdoor area to encourage children to access the outdoors at all times. EAL / language support A large proportion of children who attend this setting speak English as an additional language. There are many languages spoken within the setting, and the manager is keen to celebrate everyone's individual cultures. ## Parent Reviews of The Discovery Pre-School 3.3 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoJEJTl6BLnveS21LMFVCbfh8XI6Gut6FtM_epqhlfoBrrbtU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Oliver Profitt a year ago Best pre school in the area [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNycl9XSEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877f1384b40f113:0x2f4804379d61ede1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJk_TSuz8mNEDqoDPVoDZuppyeTtrAZ47RmHLN01YR8gMALAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Harry Singh 3 years ago Disaster [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCck1mU2R3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877f1384b40f113:0x2f4804379d61ede1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJnJfc_nW7Dam1bvtiWZkmRNYQBPQg_5WzgKOXVSV2C41aCKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samanta Kucinskiene 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRLWN5emhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877f1384b40f113:0x2f4804379d61ede1) Reviews from Google for The Discovery Pre-School. 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