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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group # Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Thorner C of E Primary School, Kirkhills, LEEDS, LS14 3JD · Leeds Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Leeds About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Thorner Preschool & Toddler Group, situated in Thorner village on the grounds of Thorner Church of England School, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 18 months up to school age. Established in 1999, the preschool holds an "Good" Ofsted rating and is a registered charity. It boasts excellent access to extensive outdoor spaces, including a dedicated learning area crafted primarily from natural materials, encouraging children to explore and interact with their surroundings. The preschool is committed to fostering a positive self-identity in each child, ensuring they feel secure and content as they learn. A key person system is in place to provide consistent support within a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, with all learning facilitated through play, both indoors and outdoors. Activities are child-centred, self-selected, and child-initiated, with minimal staff intervention, promoting critical thinking, exploration, and learning by doing. The team at Thorner Preschool & Toddler Group holds high aspirations for every child in their care. Our ethos The preschool is committed to fostering a positive self-identity in each child, ensuring they feel secure and content as they learn. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, with all learning facilitated through play, both indoors and outdoors. Activities are child-centred, self-selected, and child-initiated, with minimal staff intervention, promoting critical thinking, exploration, and learning by doing. What it's like Staff are welcoming, friendly and professional, and children are happy and form good bonds with them. Children attend several settling-in sessions with their parents to help them settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Staff plan a range of activities based on children's interests and current events, which helps to effectively develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills. Charity-run Outdoor learning focus Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age groups, with separate rates for children aged eighteen months, two years, and three to four years. Parents can choose between individual sessions or full days. An additional services charge is applied per half or full day to cover consumables, snacks, and extra-curricular activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees are banded into three age groups: 18 months, 2 years, and 3-4 years. - Care is offered in either individual sessions or full days. - Additional services fee covers snacks, arts and crafts, baking, gardening, music and movement, and consumables. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264678 Lead inspector Amy Whiting Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209720)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372694) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=thorner-pre-school-toddler-group-ls14-3jd-ey372694) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm Age range 18 months-school age Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Amy Whiting 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 are welcoming, friendly and professional, and children are happy and form good bonds with them. Children attend several settling-in sessions with their parents to help them settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Staff plan a range of activities based on children's interests and current events, which helps to effectively develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills. Inspector highlights - Stories are carefully weaved throughout activities to support children's early literacy skills and develop a love of reading. - The garden has been carefully designed to allow children to negotiate the space, take risks, and challenge themselves on the climbing wall. - The manager uses additional funding effectively to support children further, purchasing resources to support social skills and develop areas like the home corner. - Staff complete 'play plans' to track children's development and plan activities, sharing these with parents along with ideas to extend learning at home. - Children's communication and language skills are well supported, with staff communicating at eye level and engaging children in discussions during activities like treasure hunts. Areas to develop - 1 gather more-detailed information regarding children's development when children start - 2 strengthen training and professional development opportunities for staff, focusing more closely on the quality of their teaching. Inspection #10264678 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209720) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The garden has been carefully designed to allow children to negotiate the space. Children are able to take risks, and challenge themselves on the climbing wall. There are spaces for children to move around more freely within the school playground. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - January 2023 Good - June 2017 Outstanding - March 2014 Good - October 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group ### What age children does Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group take? ### What are the fees at Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group? ### Is Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does the setting accept? ### When is Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group open? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEEDS Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Children's Corner Childcare (Bardsey) Leeds · LS17 9DG 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-corner-childcare-llp-bardsey-ls17-9dg-ey501747) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Lesley's Private Day Nursery Leeds · LS15 4TA 4.6(14 reviews) ](/nursery/lesley-s-private-day-nursery-ls15-4ta-ey441140) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Lesley's Private Day Nursery Leeds · LS15 4TA 4.6(14 reviews) ](/nursery/lesley-s-private-day-nursery-ls15-4ta-ey543889) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### ABC@D's Child Care Nursery Leeds · LS14 2EH ](/nursery/abc-d-s-child-care-nursery-ls14-2eh) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Shadwell Childcare Leeds · LS17 8JF ](/nursery/shadwell-childcare-limited-ls17-8jf-ey344534) - [ Provider closed 2.3 mi ### Shadwell Childcare Leeds · LS17 8JF ](/nursery/shadwell-childcare-ltd-ls17-8jf-2758422) [See all nurseries in LEEDS →](/search?q=LEEDS) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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