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Towntree Pre-school # Towntree Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Grounds of Echelford School, Park Road, Ashford, TW15 1EX · Surrey Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 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 Towntree Pre-School LTD aims to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where children can quickly settle, acknowledging the unique needs of each child and their family. The preschool is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all children and families, adhering to relevant legislation such as the Disabled Persons Act, Race Relations Act, Sex Discrimination Act, and Children Act. They believe in making group activities accessible to all and ensure everyone interested in working or volunteering at the preschool has an equal chance. Towntree Pre-School maintains a high staff-to-child ratio to guarantee ample individual attention and deliver high-quality care and education. Their staff are appropriately qualified and undergo criminal record checks through the DBS system as per Ofsted requirements. The preschool offers day care from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and has two settings: one on Saxon Road and another on Park Road in Ashford. What it's like Children arrive at this nurturing pre-school happy and eager to start their day. The key-person approach is firmly embedded as staff work hard with parents to support new children when they start, gathering in-depth information and planning unique settling-in sessions to help children feel safe and settle quickly. Leaders plan a well-sequenced curriculum based on children's interests and life skills, building on existing knowledge through activities like bug hunts that develop fine motor skills and expand their knowledge of the world. High staff-to-child ratio Equal opportunities for all ## Pricing & funding Fees are only charged for hours used beyond the funded 30 hours. Parents can adjust drop-off and pick-up times to avoid extra costs. Additional charges apply for short extensions and hourly extended care. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Charges only apply for hours used beyond the 30 hours funding limit. - Parents can drop off or pick up early to avoid extra costs. - Extended care is charged on an hourly basis. ## Key facts Opening hours 08:30 - 17:00 Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Towntree Pre-school Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10367102 Lead inspector Kelly Lane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262241)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274180) 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.towntreepreschool.com/) Grounds of Echelford School, Park Road, Ashford, TW15 1EX [© 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#/-0.44832/51.4291/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ashford - [Day nurseries in Ashford](/search?q=Ashford) - [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=towntree-pre-school-ltd-tw15-1ex-ey274180) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Towntree Pre-school Last inspected 23 October 2024 · Kelly Lane 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 arrive at this nurturing pre-school happy and eager to start their day. The key-person approach is firmly embedded as staff work hard with parents to support new children when they start, gathering in-depth information and planning unique settling-in sessions to help children feel safe and settle quickly. Leaders plan a well-sequenced curriculum based on children's interests and life skills, building on existing knowledge through activities like bug hunts that develop fine motor skills and expand their knowledge of the world. Inspector highlights - Staff promote children's independence well by encouraging self-care and perseverance. - Staff effectively integrate mathematics into activities, introducing new shapes and challenging older children with simple addition. - Teaching is generally good, with staff understanding the curriculum and prioritising communication skills. - Staff ensure regular risk assessments are completed and deploy themselves well to supervise children effectively. - Children's behaviour is good, with staff teaching routines effectively. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve how group activities are organised so that all children can fully participate - 2 strengthen monitoring of staff practice to identify development opportunities and extend teaching further. Inspection #10367102 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262241) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment how their children have quickly settled and that the staff know their children very well. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have been learning about Halloween and observed a spider web in the garden. Staff plan exciting bug hunts outside where children concentrate as they use clip boards, ticking off the pictures of bugs displayed in the garden, which helps develop the small muscles in their hands for later learning. ## Parent Reviews of Towntree Pre-school 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGeJWC8ZJuhXak2qlEdXai_vbf9psbSYlcIEWKi8JS2GiKrlJl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) pp7822 8 years ago Excellent pre school. Highly recommended. 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