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The Meadow Pre-School # The Meadow Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · Kingsmeadow Academy, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP · Wakefield Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Meadow Pre-School, a part of the Waterton Pre-School network, offers engaging early years education for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Located in Wakefield and Pontefract, the pre-school focuses on child-led learning through play, fostering curiosity and individual development. They provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where each child is valued and respected. The curriculum is designed to be accessible and fun, helping children build essential skills and prepare for their transition to reception class. The Meadow Pre-School also collaborates with parents and carers to support each child's learning journey and personal growth. Prospective families are welcome to visit on open days or schedule a tour at their convenience. What it's like Staff build close and trusting relationships with children and families, visiting them at home. Children are happy, feel safe, and are confident to explore their environment and make choices during play and learning. The management team has developed a clear and well-communicated curriculum, leading to children engaging in exciting activities and making good progress. Child-led learning through play Individualised curriculum Safe and stimulating environment Collaboration with parents ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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://watertonpreschool.org/funding-information/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm for 51 weeks of the year (excluding bank holidays/inset days) Age range 2-5 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Meadow Pre-School Last inspected 21 July 2025 · Julie Dent 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 build close and trusting relationships with children and families, visiting them at home. Children are happy, feel safe, and are confident to explore their environment and make choices during play and learning. The management team has developed a clear and well-communicated curriculum, leading to children engaging in exciting activities and making good progress. Inspector highlights - Children's communication and language is supported well through assessments and targeted help. - Children develop a love of books through group story sessions, a cosy reading area, and a book-lending library. - Staff are positive role models, treating children with kindness and respect, and helping them understand expectations and routines. - Managers successfully evaluate the quality of the provision and teaching, improving areas like children's mathematical development. - Parents speak highly of the setting, appreciating the caring staff and the good progress children make. Areas to develop - 1 maximise opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and thinking skills and solve problems during play. Inspection #10405899 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284427) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Meadow Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10405899 Lead inspector Julie Dent Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284427)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744695) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-meadow-pre-school-wf9-5bp-2744695) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the setting and say their children are happy and enjoy attending. > They particularly appreciate the caring staff. > Parents comment on the good progress children make and feel fully involved in their early education. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff complete language assessments to identify quickly any delays in children's communication and language. They use this information to help children to catch up and close gaps in their learning. Outdoor space Children learn about the world around them, including how and why they must look after the insects in the garden and beyond. Children spend time finding and caring for garden snails. These meaningful, hands-on experiences support children in learning about and exploring the natural world. The quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors was observed. Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 July 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284427) ## Frequently asked about The Meadow Pre-School ### How does The Meadow Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What kind of childcare setting is The Meadow Pre-School? ### How many places does The Meadow Pre-School have? ### What does the staff team at The Meadow Pre-School look like? ### Which funded childcare options are accepted at The Meadow Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pontefract Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Meadow Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery Kinsley, Pontefract · WF9 5BP 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-red-roof-children-s-day-nursery-wf9-5bp-2708821) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Woodland Pre-School Pontefract · WF9 4QJ ](/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-wf9-4qj-2744720) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Butterflys Day Nursery Pontefract · WF9 4LQ ](/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-wf9-4lq-ey346645) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Explorers Pontefract · WF7 7DF ](/nursery/little-explorers-wf7-7df-ey552958) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Kids World Havercroft Wakefield · WF4 2BE 4.2(15 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-world-havercroft-wf4-2be-ey540556) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) Pontefract · WF9 4AZ 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-wf9-4az-ey487726) [See all nurseries in Pontefract →](/search?q=Pontefract) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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