Session types
Morning session (9am-12pm), Afternoon session (12pm-3pm), All day (9am-3pm)
White Rock Pre-school
Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2024)
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Torbay
About this day nursery
White Rock Pre-School, established in 1994, is a non-profit charitable organisation managed by a voluntary committee and staffed by qualified professionals. This 'Ofsted Outstanding' rated pre-school provides high-quality childcare and early education for children from two years of age until they transition to primary school at age five.
Situated at Hookhills Community Centre, its location offers convenient access to White Rock Primary School and an adjacent child-friendly park, which the pre-school frequently utilises. With a maximum capacity of 20 children, White Rock Pre-School maintains a high staff-to-child ratio, fostering a cheerful and nurturing atmosphere.
The dedicated team focuses on each child's individual development, using regular observations and assessments to guide their next learning steps and help them reach their full potential.
What it's like
Children are incredibly happy in the setting, participating enthusiastically in activities like early morning movement and story times. Dedicated staff create a calm, purposeful, and dynamic learning environment where children thrive, exploring forces, creating vehicles, and telling their own stories. They are highly motivated, absorbed in their learning, and show self-confidence and immense pride in their achievements.
Ofsted OutstandingCharity-runHigh staff-to-child ratio
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Opening hours
9am-3pm (term time only)
Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for White Rock Pre-school
Last inspected 14 May 2024
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are incredibly happy in the setting, participating enthusiastically in activities like early morning movement and story times. Dedicated staff create a calm, purposeful, and dynamic learning environment where children thrive, exploring forces, creating vehicles, and telling their own stories. They are highly motivated, absorbed in their learning, and show self-confidence and immense pride in their achievements.
Inspector highlights
- Managers plan an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, building on prior knowledge and carefully sequenced.
- Staff expertly support children in their play, using their knowledge to promote learning in areas like fine motor skills and counting.
- Staff support children's language development across the curriculum, introducing new vocabulary and extending sentences.
- Staff expertly teach children to understand their emotions and those of others, helping them resolve conflicts and develop empathy.
- Staff skilfully teach children number concepts in play and through planned activities, leading to an exceptional understanding of number.
- Staff ensure they have the same ambitions for all children, with comprehensive systems to identify specific learning needs and highly effective strategies for progress.
- Transitions are exceptionally well managed, with staff and families establishing positive relationships and preparing children for school.
- Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, providing excellent mentorship and targeted training for staff.
Inspection #10339256 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are delighted with the support that they and their children receive.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff ensure they have the same ambitions for all children. They have comprehensive systems to identify children who have specific learning needs. They implement highly effective strategies and work collaboratively and proactively with parents and outside agencies to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: December 2004
- June 2024Outstanding
- May 2024Outstanding
- July 2018Outstanding
- July 2018Outstanding
- December 2014Good
- November 2014Good
- March 2011Good
- January 2011Good
- February 2007Outstanding
- January 2005Good
- December 2004Good
Frequently asked about White Rock Pre-school
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