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The Meadows Community Pre-school # The Meadows Community Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Catcliffe Primary School, Rotherham Road, Rotherham, S60 5SW · Rotherham Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Rotherham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Meadows Community Pre-school, established in 2015, operates as a registered charity located in Catcliffe, Rotherham, on the grounds of Catcliffe Primary School. The pre-school provides high-quality childcare and education for children from two years old up to statutory school age. Following its latest inspection in July 2023, it holds a 'Good' judgment from Ofsted. The curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring children progress well towards the Early Learning Goals. Emphasis is placed on learning through play, with a rich and varied outdoor area that includes gardening, wildlife observation spots, a mud kitchen, and a bike track. Each child is assigned a key person who supports their transition into the pre-school, acts as a primary contact for families, and tracks the child's development and learning journey using the secure online platform, Tapestry, which also facilitates two-way communication between staff and parents. The pre-school actively encourages family involvement and offers visits to prospective families. Our ethos The Meadows Community Pre-school's curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on learning through play, with a rich outdoor environment that includes gardening and wildlife observation. They use a key person approach to support children's transitions and development, utilising the Tapestry platform for communication with parents. What it's like Children flourish in this peaceful and stimulating environment and feel valued and safe. They have free-flow access to the outdoor environment and enjoy endless opportunities to explore, experiment and explain their ideas. Staff are calm and attentive, nurturing connections with children through shared jokes and memories, which helps children feel confident and happy. Charity-run Outdoor learning focused EYFS-based curriculum Key person approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session, with rates starting from £15.00 for a three-hour block. This rate applies to families who do not qualify for Early Education Funding, or to parents requiring extra hours on top of their funded entitlement. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Rates apply to families not qualifying for Early Education Funding. - Applicable to parents requiring additional hours on top of funded hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Meadows Community Pre-school Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10295248 Lead inspector Caroline Brooks Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226071)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490654) 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 [ Visit website ](https://meadows-community-preschool.co.uk/) Catcliffe Primary School, Rotherham Road, Rotherham, S60 5SW [© 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#/-1.36091/53.39383/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rotherham - [Day nurseries in Rotherham](/search?q=Rotherham) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-meadows-community-pre-school-s60-5sw-ey490654) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.15am until 3.45pm Age range 2 years to statutory school age Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Meadows Community Pre-school Last inspected 12 July 2023 · Caroline Brooks 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 flourish in this peaceful and stimulating environment and feel valued and safe. They have free-flow access to the outdoor environment and enjoy endless opportunities to explore, experiment and explain their ideas. Staff are calm and attentive, nurturing connections with children through shared jokes and memories, which helps children feel confident and happy. Inspector highlights - The setting is well organised, bright, spacious and clean, with a clear routine that helps children feel safe and develop independence. - Children are kind to each other, encouraged to put things away, and help to tidy up. - The curriculum is clear, and staff monitor each child's progress, planning comprehensively for their next steps. - Staff are good role models for inclusion and diversity, promoting their community through resources and interactions. - Information is shared with parents daily and through an app, including packs on topics like communication and language. Areas to develop - 1 deploy staff more effectively to maintain staff's well-being and to offer more support for children with emerging SEND - 2 continue to extend opportunities for staff to further develop their expertise in supporting children's individual needs Inspection #10295248 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226071) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they love the setting and that their children are making good progress, especially in developing their confidence, communication and language. > Parents say they wish their children could come more often and that their children are 'soaring along' since they came to pre-school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Due to staffing shortages, managers are often included in ratios, which impacts the support staff can give children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space Children have free-flow access to the outdoor environment and enjoy endless opportunities to explore, experiment and explain their ideas. They make tea in the mud kitchen, pick grapes to make potions, and gleefully inspect the vegetables they are growing. Inspection history Date: December 2017 - July 2023 Good - December 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about The Meadows Community Pre-school ### What part of the country is The Meadows Community Pre-school in? ### What fees does The Meadows Community Pre-school publish? ### When was The Meadows Community Pre-school established? ### How is The Meadows Community Pre-school classified by Ofsted? ### How does The Meadows Community Pre-school support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rotherham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Meadows Community Pre-school. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Dream Catchers Day Nursery Rotherham · S60 5PN 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/dream-catchers-day-nursery-s60-5pn-2839079) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Little Olives Day Nursery Rotherham · S60 8GA 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-olives-day-nursery-s60-8ga-2845922) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Railway Children Nursery Treeton Rotherham · S60 5QU ](/nursery/railway-children-nursery-treeton-s60-5qu-ey421451) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Kidz@work Sheffield · S9 1XH 4.3(16 reviews) ](/nursery/kidz-work-ltd-s9-1xh-ey336446) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Just for Kidz Rotherham · S60 5DL ](/nursery/just-for-kidz-s60-5dl-ey465447) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rotherham Rotherham · S60 2UD 4.7(29 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rotherham-s60-2ud-303256) [See all nurseries in Rotherham →](/search?q=Rotherham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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