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The Hollies Pre-School # The Hollies Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Lower Park School, Hazelbadge Road, STOCKPORT, SK12 1HE · Cheshire East Number of places 36 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Hollies Pre-School, located in Poynton, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 and above, providing care from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The pre-school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, implementing a dynamic curriculum centred on children's play, interests, and experiences. Activities are planned on a half-termly basis, with flexibility to adapt to the children's evolving interests. Staff members actively support children through both adult-led and child-initiated play. Weekly "focus groups" are conducted by key persons for older children to prepare them for "big school," while "cub groups" cater to younger children, emphasising prime areas of learning and developing social and communication skills in a dedicated 2-year-old room. Children have continuous access to both indoor and outdoor spaces, with diverse activities that are regularly changed. The pre-school also utilises the Lower Park school field for outdoor exploration. Healthy snacks and drinks are provided at a cafe during morning and afternoon sessions. For lunch, children can bring a packed lunch or purchase a hot meal from the Lower Park kitchen. The Hollies Pre-School is committed to fostering self-discipline and self-esteem within a respectful and encouraging atmosphere, prioritising the personal, social, and emotional needs of every child. Our ethos The Hollies Pre-School Limited follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a play-based, child-led curriculum focused on children's interests and experiences. They are committed to fostering self-discipline and self-esteem in a respectful and encouraging atmosphere, prioritising children's personal, social, and emotional development. What it's like Children are happy and settle quickly into this home-from-home pre-school. Staff interact with children in soft and caring ways, prioritising treating every child as unique and getting to know them well. They design the curriculum to support children's emotional well-being through positive praise and support in regulating emotions. EYFS Curriculum Indoor and Outdoor Play Hot Meals Available Holiday Club ## 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://www.thehollies.org/fundraising) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hollies Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407739 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290448)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388978) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thehollies.org/pre-school) Lower Park School, Hazelbadge Road, STOCKPORT, SK12 1HE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.13082/53.35073/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near STOCKPORT - [Day nurseries in STOCKPORT](/search?q=STOCKPORT) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-hollies-pre-school-limited-sk12-1he-ey388978) ## Key facts Food Children can bring a packed lunch or access a chargeable hot dinner. Opening hours 7:30 am and 6pm Age range 2 years and above Term time / All Year All Year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hollies Pre-School Last inspected 26 September 2025 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 are happy and settle quickly into this home-from-home pre-school. Staff interact with children in soft and caring ways, prioritising treating every child as unique and getting to know them well. They design the curriculum to support children's emotional well-being through positive praise and support in regulating emotions. Inspector highlights - Leaders have worked to create strong partnerships with parents and carers through a carefully designed settling-in process. - Staff identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, making timely referrals and collaborating with multi-agencies. - Staff report feeling happy and valued, which is reflected in the long-standing nature of the team and regular supervision sessions. - The curriculum for communication and language is strong, with useful group times encouraging attention, listening skills, and engagement. - All staff support children to make healthy choices through daily snacks, discussions about healthy foods, and partnership working with families on packed lunches. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to respond and adapt their teaching to ensure that it builds consistently on what children know and can do. Inspection #10407739 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290448) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities within the pre-school. They allow children the time and space they need to settle into the pre-school, allowing them to get a true picture of when children may need a little more support. Staff make referrals in a timely manner and work collaboratively with multi-agencies to gain the correct support for children. Outdoor space Outdoor learning is a key feature in all children's daily routine. Staff plan free flow between inside and outside to allow children to make their own choices, promoting children's physical development well by encouraging them to use crates to stack, climb, and balance in the garden. Inspection history Date: July 2009 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Outstanding - March 2014 Outstanding - July 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about The Hollies Pre-School ### What part of the country is The Hollies Pre-School in? ### What is the capacity at The Hollies Pre-School? ### How are meals handled at The Hollies Pre-School? ### How can The Hollies Pre-School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in STOCKPORT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Hollies Pre-School. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Children's Choice Day Nursery Stockport · SK12 1RB 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-choice-day-nursery-sk12-1rb-2788389) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Children's Choice Day Nursery Stockport · SK12 1RG 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-choice-day-nursery-sk12-1rg-2542446) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tree Tots Day Nursery Stockport · SK12 1RG ](/nursery/tree-tots-day-nursery-ltd-sk12-1rg-ey542224) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Wild Explorers Forest School Poynton · SK12 1DS ](/nursery/wild-explorers-forest-school-sk12-1ds-2685811) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Brook House Farm Pre-School Centre Stockport · SK12 1RQ 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/brook-house-farm-pre-school-centre-sk12-1rq-2861409) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### First Steps Kindergarten Poynton · SK12 1PU 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-kindergarten-sk12-1pu-305058) [See all nurseries in STOCKPORT →](/search?q=STOCKPORT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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