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Whittington Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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4.5(2 parent reviews)
·Chester Road, Whittington Barracks, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PY · Staffordshire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Whittington Preschool and Day Nursery is an independent childcare provider situated within Whittington Barracks in Lichfield, offering a nurturing environment for young children. Emphasising outdoor adventure, the nursery boasts private woodland and bespoke gardens for exploration.

As a registered charity, all profits are reinvested directly into enhancing the children's experience rather than benefiting shareholders. The nursery prioritises safety and security with a gated entrance and 24/7 CCTV surveillance to provide parents with peace of mind.

Various rooms cater to different age groups, from babies to preschool-aged children, and the curriculum includes a Forest School programme. Parents can inquire about spaces through an online form, selecting the appropriate room for their child's age and providing preferred days and a start date.

The nursery welcomes both military and civilian families.

Our ethos

Whittington Pre-School emphasises outdoor adventure, offering children exploration in private woodland and gardens. They incorporate a Forest School programme into their curriculum. As a registered charity, they reinvest profits into enhancing the children's experience.

What it's like

Children demonstrate a sense of belonging in this warm and welcoming setting. Staff are considerate and sensitive of children's feelings, and they place a high level of importance on supporting children's emotional well-being. The setting provides a varied and stimulating learning environment where staff carefully consider the needs and interests of the children that attend, enhancing curiosity and igniting imagination.

Forest SchoolRegistered CharityExtensive Outdoor SpacesSecure Environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session for full days, morning, or afternoon sessions, with meals included in these standard times. Separate fees apply for individual meals, late payments, late collections, and ad-hoc hours.

Good to know

  • Standard session prices include snacks and meals.
  • Late payment fees and late collection fees apply.
  • Ad-hoc hours are charged at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided and included in the full day and session prices, with additional charges for specific meal items and extra snacks.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Whittington Pre-School

Last inspected 27 June 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 demonstrate a sense of belonging in this warm and welcoming setting. Staff are considerate and sensitive of children's feelings, and they place a high level of importance on supporting children's emotional well-being. The setting provides a varied and stimulating learning environment where staff carefully consider the needs and interests of the children that attend, enhancing curiosity and igniting imagination.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and staff support their emotional well-being.
  • The setting provides a varied and stimulating learning environment that enhances curiosity and ignites imagination.
  • Staff have a consistent approach to behaviour management, encouraging positive decision-making.
  • Children enjoy many opportunities to practise their physical skills, including exploring a woodland area.
  • Partnerships with parents are very good.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff working with the youngest children to develop children's communication skills even further by giving them time to process and answer questions
  • 2ensure all staff support children to consistently work towards their identified development targets to enable them to make rapid progress.
Inspection #10392527 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of this setting.

They describe it as caring, compassionate and family orientated.

They talk positively about the 'devoted' staff that care for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to make good progress. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to implement targeted strategies to support children's development. The setting has good links with external professional agencies to ensure that children receive timely support.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy many opportunities to practise their physical skills. Toddlers run, crawl, climb and balance on the outdoor equipment. Pre-school children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they explore their woodland area.

Parent Reviews of Whittington Pre-School

4.5
(2)
Emma Rumsey
6 years ago

What can we say? Our son left for school today. He’s been here since he was 14 months old. They are amazing, caring and kind people. He has had so much fun. What we have loved is the constant changes they make, they are always looking to improve their environment and the provision they provide. We would happily recommend Whittington preschool and day nursery to any parent.

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Bhawna Kataria
7 years ago

Very good staff, great infrastructure, and beautiful garden for kids to play.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • June 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • December 2014Good
  • July 2014Inadequate
  • May 2013Good

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