--- title: "Thorpe Nursery Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Thorpe Nursery Preschool, a nursery in Surrey — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Thorpe Nursery Preschool # Thorpe Nursery Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Manor Farm House, Coldharbour Lane, Surrey, TW20 8TE · Surrey Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Surrey 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 Thorpe Nursery Pre-School, established in 1969, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging learning journey for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located in Thorpe Village Hall before moving to Manor Farm House in 2010, the preschool focuses on delivering a rich and stimulating environment through play, fostering strong foundations for lifelong learning. The nursery acknowledges the unique developmental paths of each child and prioritises a collaborative partnership with parents and guardians, recognising their significant influence in a child's life. The goal is to work together to help every child reach their full potential. As a "not for profit" charity, all income is reinvested to benefit the children. The nursery maintains a commitment to continuous quality improvement and aims to be a community-focused setting, offering flexibility and an openness to suggestions for enhancement. The preschool operates during term-time, offering flexible session times between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Our ethos The nursery focuses on delivering a rich and stimulating environment through play, fostering strong foundations for lifelong learning. They acknowledge the unique developmental paths of each child and prioritise a collaborative partnership with parents and guardians to help every child reach their full potential. What it's like Children of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their curriculum, providing engaging activities like learning dinosaur names and making play dough. Children are taught healthy lifestyles, develop good physical skills using climbing equipment, and learn about different cultures. Charity-run Established 1969 Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate. Funded children are subject to a daily or morning consumable charge to cover additional costs, though FEET funded children are exempt. An optional lower daily contribution option is also available for funded families. Extra hours are billed at the standard hourly rate. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - FEET funded children are exempt from consumable charges. - Optional contribution of £1 per day for consumables is available for funded children. - Extra hours over and above funded hours are charged at the standard hourly rate. - Standard hourly rates apply to early starts (8.30am) and late finishes (3.30pm). ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Thorpe Nursery Preschool Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10301553 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230306)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409031) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thorpenurserypreschool.co.uk/) Manor Farm House, Coldharbour Lane, Surrey, TW20 8TE [© 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#/-0.52531/51.40941/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Surrey - [Day nurseries in Surrey](/search?q=Surrey) - [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=thorpe-nursery-preschool-ltd-tw20-8te-ey409031) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Food Morning snack (fruit, cheese, milk/water) provided, drinks available all day. Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types flexible sessions Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Thorpe Nursery Preschool Last inspected 19 September 2023 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 of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their curriculum, providing engaging activities like learning dinosaur names and making play dough. Children are taught healthy lifestyles, develop good physical skills using climbing equipment, and learn about different cultures. Inspector highlights - Children are settled, confident and happy. - Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of how to successfully implement their curriculum. - Children gain good physical skills, confidently and safely using a wide range of climbing and balancing equipment. - Manager and staff establish secure and trusting relationships with children. - Manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care that staff provide. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop a more consistent approach to helping children understand the reason for the rules and boundaries in place - 2 strengthen staff's skills in identifying when children would benefit from staff interaction, particularly during large-group time. Inspection #10301553 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230306) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All staff fully understand children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists, to use helpful techniques like simple sign language. Children engage in sensory activities to help them feel calm and refocus when overwhelmed. Outdoor space Children gain good physical skills. For example, they confidently and safely use a wide range of climbing and balancing equipment, such as climbing walls, trees, and tyres. The indoor and outdoor learning environments were viewed by the inspector. ## Parent Reviews of Thorpe Nursery Preschool 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUqUgto1AYCvgB6QbcExVxjNWRCKS4BvM34C9ESncwieBHzPwqQ1w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Carolina Sepúlveda a year ago This is our 3rd experience with childcare for our daughter and we are so happy with the experience. Olivia has become a way more confident little girl, you can tell she’s having fun every day and she absolutely adores the team. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMmNpNHRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876771808c0cca9:0x632ad94a4d4c9a3c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZ0U0KTQc7nwLEQcj_4PIxdIE26xZc01M-MGXirDSgrr6A71Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alice Baker 2 years ago A lovely and very friendly nursery in a very pretty village. My second child is in her last year here and both my children have loved it! The garden is huge! With lots of shade for the summer months. The staff are great with the children and always very smiley. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkM2EtT2FBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876771808c0cca9:0x632ad94a4d4c9a3c) Reviews from Google for Thorpe Nursery Preschool. 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