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So much so I felt a review had to be done.\nEveryone at The Wendy House 🏠 will be missed and not just by the children. We all appreciate the effort and dedication and the attention to detail. 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The Wendy House At St Michaels # The Wendy House At St Michaels Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St Michaels Hall, St Michaels Road, Maidstone, ME16 8BS · Kent Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Kent 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 Wendy House at St Michaels is a pre-school located in Maidstone, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for young children. Committed to providing a strong foundation for early development, the nursery focuses on safeguarding, promoting healthy lifestyles, and embracing diversity. They believe in inclusive education, supporting all children, including those with special educational needs, to achieve their full potential. The pre-school has received an "Ofsted Good" rating, reflecting their dedication to high-quality care and early learning. The Wendy House aims to instil confidence and a love for learning in a welcoming community setting. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff get to know the children well, plan effectively, and provide education to help them learn through play. Children are learning about the diverse community they live in and preparing for a life in modern Britain. Ofsted rated "Good" Supports healthy living Promotes diversity Inclusive education ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges a flat rate per session. Two three-hour sessions are offered daily, running in the morning and the afternoon. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Sessions run from 9am to 12pm and 12pm to 3pm. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00, Friday: 09:00 - 15:00 (Big Hall), Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 (Small Hall) Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Wendy House At St Michaels Last inspected 21 November 2024 · Jennie Winchcombe 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 enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff get to know the children well, plan effectively, and provide education to help them learn through play. Children are learning about the diverse community they live in and preparing for a life in modern Britain. Inspector highlights - Staff implement a sequenced curriculum and use weekly staff meetings to plan for children's progress. - Staff encourage children to be independent and make their own choices. - Staff use songs effectively during transitions and changes in routine. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported and make good progress. - Children benefit from the well-established staff team, providing consistency as they transition between rooms. Areas to develop - 1 support children to build on their independence skills and learn to do things for themselves - 2 review and improve systems for staff to support and learn from each other and further develop practice. Inspection #10368253 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264596) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Wendy House At St Michaels Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10368253 Lead inspector Jennie Winchcombe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264596)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539768) 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://thewendyhousemaidstone.co.uk/) St Michaels Hall, St Michaels Road, Maidstone, ME16 8BS [© 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#/0.50562/51.26876/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Maidstone - [Day nurseries in Maidstone](/search?q=Maidstone) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-wendy-house-at-st-michaels-me16-8bs-ey539768) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feedback that at home their children can now count to 10 and beyond. > Parents feedback that they are very happy at the pre-school, and many children have had older siblings also attend. > They like the home-from-home feel of the pre-school and say that staff are approachable and friendly. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. They make good progress against personalised targets. Staff work with external specialists and implement effective strategies, such as using a picture card system to help children communicate. Outdoor space In the garden, a sensory activity provides children with a range of tools to scoop and grab. Staff help to develop children's dexterity and fine motor skills. Staff sing when it is time to go inside from the garden, giving children a chance to finish off their play. ## Parent Reviews of The Wendy House At St Michaels 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8I9M1_kKkHQMY9-CCoUjmDF8JXEiUHuwjiZgXNVrRf8Ab7eo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louis Clark 10 months ago Absolutely amazing 👏 very kind, caring, and understanding. So much so I felt a review had to be done. Everyone at The Wendy House 🏠 will be missed and not just by the children. We all appreciate the effort and dedication and the attention to detail. Hands down the best school in maidstone. Love from us all ❤️ 5\*\*\*\*\* would give more if we could [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oTU1ERkRRbEZzYlZCQ2FGRlBkV2wwWkc1aFMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df33d11fc7c5a3:0x6fefe56e8a8eba4c) Reviews from Google for The Wendy House At St Michaels. 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