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Treetops Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.0(1 parent reviews) ·c/o The Goodwin Academy, Mill Road, DEAL, CT14 9BD · Kent
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Treetops Pre-school, located in Deal, Kent, provides early years education for children aged two until they transition to primary school. The pre-school accepts various government funding options, including schemes for two-year-olds and working parents, as well as universal and extended entitlements for three and four-year-olds.

They operate on a term-time-only basis. The setting is inclusive, welcoming children with Special Educational Needs, and has experience in utilising additional funding to support children's development.

The pre-school is divided into two classes: Acorn Class for 2-3 year olds, which offers 15 places per session, and Conker Class for 3-4 year olds, which has 25 places per session. Parents are encouraged to visit the pre-school and can contact them via email or phone for more information.

What it's like

Children thrive at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. Leaders ensure that the support for emotional well-being is paramount. They make an extra effort to nurture the children and families in their care. There is a carefully considered curriculum that enables children to make progress according to their own journey of development. Staff also consider all children's backgrounds and differing needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide tailored support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.

Term-time onlyInclusive settingAccepts various government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

2 years old until they are due to go to ‘Big School’

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm

Session types

term-time-only

Established

1988

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Treetops Pre-school

Last inspected 11 March 2025

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 thrive at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. Leaders ensure that the support for emotional well-being is paramount. They make an extra effort to nurture the children and families in their care. There is a carefully considered curriculum that enables children to make progress according to their own journey of development. Staff also consider all children's backgrounds and differing needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide tailored support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.

Inspector highlights

  • The support for children with SEND is exemplary.
  • Teaching throughout the nursery is strong, with staff having an in-depth knowledge of each individual child.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to have daily exercise at local parks and in the large outdoor area.
  • Staff spend time getting to know children's care needs and developmental stage before they attend, including home visits and settling-in sessions.
  • Leaders have a dedicated focus on enabling staff to receive good-quality training, including on communication and language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to give consistently clear messages so that children know and understand the expectations for their behaviour
  • 2strengthen strategies to support children to make healthy choices in relation to food and drinks
Inspection #10391496 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff also consider all children's backgrounds and differing needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide tailored support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children. The support for children with SEND is exemplary. The knowledgeable staff team ensures that swift referrals are made, and support plans are of a high quality. Staff work relentlessly to ensure that each child gets the right help to ensure a smooth transition in their learning journey. Staff work closely with a wide range of external professionals to seek the support and guidance necessary to help all children achieve and make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to have daily exercise at the local parks and in the large outdoor area. Children also enjoy planned events, such as learning skills in football and other sports.

Parent Reviews of Treetops Pre-school

4.0
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Inspection history

Date: December 2004

  • May 2025Good
  • March 2025Good
  • July 2019Outstanding
  • June 2019Outstanding
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • June 2012Good
  • May 2012Outstanding
  • November 2007Outstanding
  • November 2007Outstanding
  • December 2004Good

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