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Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Pool Hill, Bridestowe, OKEHAMPTON, EX20 4EW · Devon
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision CIC, re-registered in 2017 and operating from its current premises in Okehampton since 2008, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 2–10 years. 45am to 6pm, all year round, it operates as a full day care setting.

The preschool is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, following its inspection on 27 March 2025. Children arrive happily and are warmly greeted by staff, who make an effort to learn individual routines, likes, and dislikes to help them settle quickly and feel secure.

This commitment extends to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), where staff proactively work with professionals to address any identified learning gaps. Children behave well, playing cooperatively, taking turns, and demonstrating good manners.

The curriculum focuses on developing a love of reading through enthusiastic story sessions and encourages independence in preparation for school. Outdoor learning is a significant part of the children's day, with ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor space.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, new equipment, including a stile for climbing, was introduced to further develop children's physical muscles. The setting also acts as a community hub, collaborating with external organisations to support families and managing transitions seamlessly, partly through a toddler group.

Children also learn about their local area through community trips, such as visiting a garden centre.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and staff greet them warmly. They take great care to learn about children's routines, likes and dislikes, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. Children behave well, play cooperatively, take turns, and show good manners.

Caring staffCommunity hubOutdoor learningStrong partnershipsSmooth transitionsLove of reading

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Each weekday from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision

Last inspected 27 March 2025 · Lisa Large

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 happily and staff greet them warmly. They take great care to learn about children's routines, likes and dislikes, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. Children behave well, play cooperatively, take turns, and show good manners.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create an ethos that helps children feel safe and valued, with high staff morale and well-being.
  • The provider serves as a community hub, working closely with external organisations and groups to support families.
  • The provider is proactive in managing transitions to pre-school and school, offering a toddler group to familiarise children with staff and the environment.
  • Children learn about their local area through community trips, such as visiting a garden centre to purchase sand.
  • Staff read stories with enthusiasm, developing a love of reading and promoting literacy and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the curriculum to ensure that it is appropriately challenging for all children, promotes children's critical thinking and allows children space to explore their own ideas
  • 2build on staff's skills in consistently supporting all children to fully engage with the learning experiences offered, with particular regard to quieter children
Inspection #10388538 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Some parents say that staff go 'above and beyond,' working proactively with other professionals to help close any gaps that the pre-school has identified in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise in the outdoor space. They develop their physical skills as they run, climb and explore. New equipment was purchased after the COVID-19 pandemic to develop children's muscles, including a stile for climbing to access the garden area.

Parent Reviews of Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision

5.0
(1)
Annie Langman
6 years ago

Treetops is a fabulous little community pre school that packs a punch. Both my girls have benefited greatly from attending this setting with staff who really care and are always there to play, help or give a cuddle, just like family. There’s always a huge range of activities indoors and out for the children and the views from the outdoor play area are unsurpassed! We always looked forward to the annual sports day! Staff have their own specialisms too, making for a strong team. Makaton is widely used and there was often the homey smells of bread baking to greet you at pick up. All the staff at Treetops were so supportive and knowledgeable, giving my girls a fantastic learning journey, and teaching them independence, which set them up to go on to school with great confidence. I cannot thank you enough Team Treetops!!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2019

  • March 2025Good
  • July 2019Good

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