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The Villages Pre-School Eldwick # The Villages Pre-School Eldwick Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St Lawrences Hall, Otley Road, Eldwick, BD16 3EQ · Bradford Number of places 46 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Bradford 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 Villages Pre-School in Eldwick, established eighteen years ago, cultivates a nurturing environment for children and their families. The pre-school prides itself on its extensive experience and knowledge in early years education, which it leverages to support the development of every child within its care. Offering flexible attendance patterns, families can choose between an "All Year Round" schedule, operating for 51 weeks annually, or a "Term Time Only" option, covering 38 weeks of the year. The pre-school operates daily from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm, including during holiday club periods, with a short closure between Christmas and the New Year. The curriculum is structured into various engaging "zones" such as Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Outdoor, and "Play With A Purpose," indicating a diverse and stimulating learning approach. The Villages Pre-School is committed to providing a rich and supportive foundation for young learners as they embark on their educational journey. What it's like Children progress well in their learning, especially those aged over two, who benefit from a challenging and motivating curriculum. They develop strong communication and language skills through books, stories, and songs, forming friendships and expressing themselves articulately. New children settle quickly due to secure attachments with staff and consistent routines, developing independence for school. Flexible attendance options Experienced early years education Structured curriculum zones Holiday club available ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on three-hour morning or afternoon sessions, a standard day rate, or a full day from 8:00am to 5:15pm. Government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds is accepted, with a voluntary snack charge applied per session for funded hours unless parents provide their own. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Accepts 15 and 30 hours funding, alongside the 2-year-old offer. - Accepts employer childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare. - Voluntary snack charge of £1.10 per session for funded children; parents can alternatively provide their own. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 am - 5:15 pm, 51 weeks per year (closed between Christmas and New Year) Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Villages Pre-School Eldwick Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399667 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289015)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547010) 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://www.thevillagespreschool.co.uk/) St Lawrences Hall, Otley Road, Eldwick, BD16 3EQ [© 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#/-1.81292/53.86028/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Eldwick - [Day nurseries in Eldwick](/search?q=Eldwick) - [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-villages-pre-school-ltd-eldwick-bd16-3eq-ey547010) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Villages Pre-School Eldwick Last inspected 16 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 progress well in their learning, especially those aged over two, who benefit from a challenging and motivating curriculum. They develop strong communication and language skills through books, stories, and songs, forming friendships and expressing themselves articulately. New children settle quickly due to secure attachments with staff and consistent routines, developing independence for school. Inspector highlights - Children aged over two years take part in a highly challenging, motivating, and expertly constructed curriculum. - Books, stories and songs play a key role in developing children - s communication and language across the nursery. - Children - s behaviour is excellent, and they follow staff - s high expectations and help to create the nursery rules. - Staff work tirelessly to support and include children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff plan exciting activities in the nursery - s community garden that help children develop a superb understanding of the world around them. Areas to develop - 1 focus teaching and the curriculum more precisely on supporting younger children - 2 s individual learning needs, to optimise their progress - 3 improve the organisation of space and resources to increase younger children - 4 s engagement and enable them to move around more freely. Inspection #10399667 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289015) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work tirelessly to support and include children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use excellent early interventions that include speech and language initiatives. Staff work in a first-class partnership with parents and others. For example, they create 'special' resource boxes and use pictorial aids to help overcome communication barriers. Outdoor space Children develop their large and small physical skills while creating a balancing obstacle course together and using fine paint brushes. Staff plan exciting activities in the nursery's community garden that help children develop a superb understanding of the world around them. For example, children learn about the wonders of the changing seasons and life cycles, and observe the diverse species of insects and birds that access the feeding station. ## Parent Reviews of The Villages Pre-School Eldwick 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZ_rYkhKZWNNED2ZWglKIPhJn8Wggib8G4NlqHz7itHsVGcw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Georgia Nahajec 10 months ago We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Villages Preschool! The staff are professional, nurturing, and truly go above and beyond to support each child’s development. Our daughter has grown in confidence, made lovely friendships, and always comes home with a big smile and stories about her day. The environment is warm, creative, and full of fun learning — it’s clear the team genuinely care about the children and their well-being. We’re so thankful to have found such a special place that gives her the best possible start. Thank you to all the staff at Villages Pre-School, you’re amazing! 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