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The Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7JU · Gloucestershire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

The Kindergarten in Wotton-under-Edge caters to children from two and a half years old, focusing on a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery prides itself on creating engaging indoor and outdoor spaces for children to explore and learn.

They also actively involve parents, offering insights into daily routines and providing various resources through a dedicated parent hub. The nursery is committed to communication, encouraging queries and offering detailed contact information, including dedicated phone lines and email facilities.

They aim to provide a welcoming experience for children and peace of mind for parents, supported by positive feedback from both families and Ofsted.

What it's like

Staff at The Kindergarten help children to become independent, develop physical abilities, and build social skills. They use thoughtful questions and individualised activities to meet each child's needs. The curriculum emphasises outdoor play, fostering resilience and creativity.

Nurturing environmentEngaging play spacesParental involvementOpen communication

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured as a flat hourly rate for children aged 2 years 6 months and over. The stated hourly rate is effective from April 1st 2025.

Good to know

  • Admits children from 2 years 6 months.
  • Fees are calculated on an hourly basis.

Key facts

Age range

2 years 6 months +

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Kindergarten

Last inspected 14 November 2024 · Gwyneth Keen

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

Staff at The Kindergarten help children to become independent, develop physical abilities, and build social skills. They use thoughtful questions and individualised activities to meet each child's needs. The curriculum emphasises outdoor play, fostering resilience and creativity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are engaged, curious learners and enjoy taking part in the different learning experiences available to them.
  • The setting challenges stereotypes by providing books that feature different genders, cultures, and family structures.
  • Staff have strong partnerships with other professionals and the local community to support children and families, including those with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND).
  • Children learn the importance of healthy practices.
  • The setting actively involves parents in their children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the organisation of group activities to consistently meet the needs of the youngest children
  • 2support staff to understand how to embed the curriculum for the youngest children so that every child is provided with high-quality learning experiences to help them make even better progress.
Inspection #10367522 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have strong partnerships with other professionals and the local community to support children and families, including those with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND). Additional funding is effectively used to provide additional support to meet individual learning needs.

Outdoor space

The setting offers a curriculum that places a strong emphasis on outdoor play. Children spend much of their time outside, where they have the freedom and space to take risks, explore, and learn from their experiences.

Inspection history

Date: November 2003

  • December 2024Good
  • November 2024Good
  • March 2019Good
  • February 2019Good
  • June 2016Good
  • June 2016Good
  • July 2015Requires improvement
  • July 2011Good
  • June 2011Good
  • November 2003Good

Frequently asked about The Kindergarten

About the setting

The Kindergarten registered in 1993 and operates in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. It opens during term times, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. The setting has six staff members, two with qualified teacher status, three with a level 3 early years qualification, and one unqualified. It offers government-funded places.

URN
101629
Registered person
The Kindergarten Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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