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Walton Pre-School # Walton Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Walton Community Centre, Standley Road, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8PT · Essex Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Walton Pre-School, operating since 2000 in Walton Community Centre, Standley Road, Walton on the Naze, provides childcare for children aged 2–4 years. The pre-school received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27 February 2026. The setting is highly inclusive, with leaders and staff creating a deeply inclusive culture that understands and responds to the diverse circumstances of families within the community. They diligently identify children's needs early through rigorous tracking, clear assessment approaches, and strong partnerships with families and other agencies. Children who have experienced family disruption receive highly individualised support, ensuring their emotional security is prioritised. The pre-school offers a wide range of activities to stimulate learning, including those in their extended outdoor area, where children are encouraged to take risks and solve problems. Staff provide substantial support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language (EAL), ensuring all children make good progress from their individual starting points. Our ethos Walton Pre-School is a forward-thinking establishment with a strong child-centric approach, aiming to ensure every child thrives in a happy and secure setting. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and inspiring, focusing on each child's unique development and fostering a lifelong love for learning. What it's like Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically. They are greeted by caring staff, who show great interest in their well-being. Children are busy, keen learners throughout their pre-school day, and they are happy and behave in ways that show that they feel safe. Inclusive culture Strong family support Risk-taking opportunities Individualised learning Strong progress ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by class, with separate rates specified for Caterpillar Class and Butterfly Class. No further details are provided regarding session times, age bands, or additional charges. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Caterpillar Class £27.00 / session - Butterfly Class £23.00 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Sessions are from 8.45am to 3.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday sessions are from 8.45am to 12.15pm. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2000 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Walton Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10127378 Lead inspector Lynn Hughes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302489)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=walton-pre-school-co14-8pt-203482) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Exceptional Leadership and governance Exceptional Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Walton Pre-School Last inspected 27 February 2026 · Lynn Hughes Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically. They are greeted by caring staff, who show great interest in their well-being. Children are busy, keen learners throughout their pre-school day, and they are happy and behave in ways that show that they feel safe. Inspector highlights - Children are busy, keen learners throughout their pre-school day, chatting confidently, planning and organising games. - Children behave well and show respect for each other, using clear manners and waiting patiently for their turn. - All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who learn English as an additional language. - Funding is spent wisely to provide additional staff so that children can be well supported to gain the best from their pre-school experiences. - Staff present children with a wide and interesting range of resources each day, using information about each child to provide activities that will capture their interests. Areas to develop - 1 Review and develop the organisation of planned and adult-led activities to make better use of available space to capture more children’s interests and extend their learning further. - 2 Strengthen staff’s interactions with children and questioning skills to help raise children’s learning experiences even higher. Inspection #10127378 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302489) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children who require additional help or who receive specific funding are very well supported. Outdoor space Staff provide children with opportunities to take risks and solve problems for themselves, such as cutting their own fruit and exploring in the extended outdoor area. EAL / language support All children, including those who learn English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Inspection history Date: August 2010 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2020 Good - December 2015 Outstanding - August 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Walton Pre-School ### What are the fees at Walton Pre-School? ### What curriculum approach does Walton Pre-School use? ### How does the pre-school support children with SEND? ### When is Walton Pre-School open? ## Nearby day nurseries in WALTON ON THE NAZE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Walton Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Frinton Montessori Frinton on Sea · CO13 9JT ](/nursery/frinton-montessori-co13-9jt-ey551384) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.9 mi ### Butterflies Childcare Frinton-on-Sea · CO13 9DA ](/nursery/butterflies-childcare-co13-9da-2794658) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### The Chase Kirby Frinton on Sea · CO13 0LW ](/nursery/the-chase-kirby-co13-0lw-ey493909) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.4 mi ### Nanny Jo's Day Nursery Clacton-on-Sea · CO16 0JE ](/nursery/nanny-jo-s-day-nursery-co16-0je-ey335573) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Margery's Private Day Nursery Frinton on Sea · CO16 0EF 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/margery-s-private-day-nursery-co16-0ef-650099) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### Little Holland Nursery Essex · CO15 5NN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-holland-nursery-co15-5nn-ey473000) [See all nurseries in WALTON ON THE NAZE →](/search?q=WALTON+ON+THE+NAZE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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