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The staff are amaizng, caring and the best teachers i could wish for my children. If i ever had another child i wouldn't think twice. The communication between staff and parents is spot on , there are daily updates and pictures from what they've been doing. I honestly recommend 100%", "datePublished": "2023-07-24T18:34:54.233884Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zoe Westley" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing preschool. Staff are amazing with my daughter and are so good with keeping us parents up to date with our child’s progress and how their day has been. 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Vicarage Farm Pre-School # Vicarage Farm Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Vicarage Farm Community Centre, 36 Grafton Close, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 5WA · North Northamptonshire Number of places 26 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority North Northamptonshire 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 Vicarage Farm Pre-school is an established early years setting in Wellingborough, committed to providing quality education and care. They foster a collaborative relationship with parents, believing it's crucial for a child's development. The preschool aims to offer affordable services with clear fee structures. They process invoices through Tapestry, a system also used for generating receipts. The preschool champions the continuation of funded places, acknowledging that government funding often falls short of covering operational costs entirely. " Parents opting into this charge ensure their child benefits from a full range of experiences, including regular updates via Tapestry and additional activity provisions. For those choosing to opt out, alternative arrangements are discussed, focusing on core EYFS provision, with parents needing to supply certain items and foregoing some supplementary benefits. What it's like Children's safety is promoted well, with staff reminding them to wear hats outdoors and involving them in garden safety checks. Children learn about feelings through books and are taught concepts like floating and sinking through water play. They also learn about community helpers by visiting shops for essential items. Affordable pricing Parent-partnership approach Voluntary consumables charge to support funded places Tapestry for invoicing and communication ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate for sessions, effective from April 2025. Optional voluntary charges apply for snacks, non-consumables, and additional activities depending on the session length. Late payments incur a penalty fee. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Late payment fee of £20.00 applies. - Additional services may be withdrawn if fees are unpaid. - Voluntary charges apply for snacks, non-consumables, and additional activities. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 2.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Vicarage Farm Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10343004 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258727)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287638) 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://vfpreschool.weebly.com/contact-details.html) Vicarage Farm Community Centre, 36 Grafton Close, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 5WA [© 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#/-0.71424/52.31397/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WELLINGBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in WELLINGBOROUGH](/search?q=WELLINGBOROUGH) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=vicarage-farm-pre-school-nn8-5wa-ey287638) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Vicarage Farm Pre-School Last inspected 6 September 2024 · Hayley Ruane 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's safety is promoted well, with staff reminding them to wear hats outdoors and involving them in garden safety checks. Children learn about feelings through books and are taught concepts like floating and sinking through water play. They also learn about community helpers by visiting shops for essential items. Inspector highlights - Children's safety is promoted well. - Staff promote positive behaviour. - Staff use observations and assessments to identify abilities and make referrals when needed. - Additional funding is used effectively to meet individual needs. - Staff promote children's oral health and independence. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to implement teaching strategies gathered from attending training courses to build on children's speaking skills. Inspection #10343004 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258727) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents and carers say that they appreciate the information staff share with them to support their children's safety at home, such as when they play in water. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision If gaps appear in their development, staff make referrals to other professionals to help children progress. Additional funding is used effectively to meet the individual needs of the children. Staff have completed training courses to build on their knowledge of how to support children's communication and language skills. Outdoor space When children play outdoors in hot and sunny weather, staff remind them to wear hats, reinforcing phrases like 'no hat, no out'. Children help staff to carry out safety checks in the garden, identifying and minimising risks such as removing litter. ## Parent Reviews of Vicarage Farm Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI97kuw9kBfJhCyoaJ6ouF6UiYxsQeQ_sybJeaA7LFJKvTEPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Pamela Kaczkowska 2 years ago My two daughters have spent over 2 years each in Vicarge Farm Pre School and they both loved it. The staff are amaizng, caring and the best teachers i could wish for my children. If i ever had another child i wouldn't think twice. The communication between staff and parents is spot on , there are daily updates and pictures from what they've been doing. I honestly recommend 100% [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKMTczeEV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877a13e6289b8bf:0xb4e4ca110f17c0b9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfP6yu6r08aERDWM9fZqzycw03GUDSjLXp5pZ2tdR0lqB1Vg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Westley 2 years ago Amazing preschool. Staff are amazing with my daughter and are so good with keeping us parents up to date with our child’s progress and how their day has been. Will definitely be sending my son here too! 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