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Tiny Toes Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·The Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QG · Devon
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 3rd May 2023, proudly rated the pre-school as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting its commitment to quality education, positive behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and strong leadership and management. Children at Tiny Toes Pre-School Ltd are described as very happy, forming strong attachments with staff and quickly settling upon arrival.

They develop independence skills and curiosity, particularly in understanding the natural world, such as exploring insects in the outdoor rockery. The pre-school implements an ambitious curriculum, tailoring learning experiences to children's interests.

Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using visual timetables and collaborating with professionals and parents to ensure all children make progress. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, valuing the regular updates on their children's learning and development.

What it's like

Children are very happy and enjoy strong attachments with all staff. They settle quickly on arrival and are kind to one another, forging close friendships and working together on tasks. Toddlers and pre-school children learn independence skills and are curious to learn, broadening their knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

Very happy childrenStrong attachments with staffIndependence skillsAmbitious curriculumEffective SEND supportStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday: 9am to 3:30pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiny Toes Pre-School

Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Jemma Honey

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 are very happy and enjoy strong attachments with all staff. They settle quickly on arrival and are kind to one another, forging close friendships and working together on tasks. Toddlers and pre-school children learn independence skills and are curious to learn, broadening their knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy and enjoy strong attachments with all staff.
  • Toddlers and pre-school children learn independence skills.
  • There is an ambitious curriculum in place.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very effectively.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff communication and language strategies used with pre-school children, to develop their early communication skills more effectively
  • 2strengthen pre-school children's confidence to engage in sustained and meaningful play independently, to better prepare them for future learning.
Inspection #10287159 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are exceptionally happy. They highly value the regular updates on their children's learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very effectively. They use visual timetables to help children know and understand what is happening now and what is coming next. Staff work closely with outside professionals and parents to help children achieve their next steps of development. All children with SEND make progress.

Outdoor space

Children are curious to learn about insects. Staff set up a rockery outside for children to explore. They find spiders and eagerly show their friends. Some pre-school children will only remain on task digging soil outside while staff are with them.

Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • May 2023Good
  • September 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • October 2012Good

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