--- title: "Willand Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Willand Pre-School, a nursery in Cullompton — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Willand Pre-School # Willand Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · Willand Pre School, Gables Road, CULLOMPTON, EX15 2QL · Devon Number of places 62 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Devon 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 Willand Pre-School, established in 1965 and located in its current purpose-built facility since 2007, fosters a play-based learning environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace. The preschool strongly believes in child-initiated activities to enhance development, offering a rich variety of toys, resources, and activities across both indoor and outdoor spaces, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They utilise Tapestry, an online learning journey platform, to document children's progress through photos, observations, and comments, allowing parents secure access and the opportunity to contribute to their child's digital journal. In addition to preschool care for children aged 2 and above, Willand Pre-School also provides after-school and breakfast clubs for children up to 11 years old, as well as holiday clubs during all school breaks except Christmas. They maintain close ties with the local primary school to help children transition smoothly into school life. The preschool operates 50 weeks a year, closing only for two weeks during the Christmas period. Our ethos Willand Pre-School champions a play-based, child-initiated learning environment where children explore and develop holistically, all within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The pre-school documents progress through an online learning journal, fostering parental involvement and ensuring smooth transitions to primary school. What it's like Children have strong, nurturing relationships with their key persons and they are happy and confident. They demonstrate high levels of engagement and enjoyment from the variety of activities on offer, which specifically target the development of speech and language. Staff know children well and plan the curriculum based on their next steps in learning and specific interests. Play-based learning EYFS curriculum Online learning journeys (Tapestry) After-school and holiday clubs ## Pricing & funding Charges are detailed only for school dinners, which are billed per meal. No further session rates or standard nursery fees are provided in the source text. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Preschool: 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday; Nursery: 8am - 6pm Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm Friday. Open 50 weeks a year, closed for two weeks at Christmas. Session types After-school care, Breakfast club, Holiday club Age range 2-11 years Term time / All Year Mixed ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willand Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235783 Lead inspector Leanne Galloway Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202116)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447017) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://willandpreschool.org/) Willand Pre School, Gables Road, CULLOMPTON, EX15 2QL [© 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#/-3.37216/50.88905/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CULLOMPTON - [Day nurseries in CULLOMPTON](/search?q=CULLOMPTON) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willand-pre-school-ex15-2ql-ey447017) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willand Pre-School Last inspected 9 November 2022 · Leanne Galloway 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 have strong, nurturing relationships with their key persons and they are happy and confident. They demonstrate high levels of engagement and enjoyment from the variety of activities on offer, which specifically target the development of speech and language. Staff know children well and plan the curriculum based on their next steps in learning and specific interests. Inspector highlights - The setting provides additional experiences via the local community, such as inviting emergency services in and taking children on trips. - Parents are positive about the setting and the partnerships established, describing their children as happy to attend and loving their key person. - Staff support children and families to adopt a healthy lifestyle, with activities focusing on good oral health and information shared with parents. - Opportunities to practise counting and learn mathematical concepts are present in the curriculum, with children enjoying counting in everyday activities. - The manager is reflective in her practice, using termly supervisions to support staff in their continued professional development. Areas to develop - 1 develop opportunities to model language to help children to develop their vocabulary and speaking skills even further - 2 extend opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the importance of healthy eating. Inspection #10235783 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202116) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify if a child may need additional support from the outset. They work very well with families and external agencies to ensure that children progress in their learning. Children who need further support receive personalised learning to help them reach their potential. ## Parent Reviews of Willand Pre-School 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWlGaAJ3l3NOtKJxxmi9Z4l6nCW61Vy7QUnXrJydqEHSMgLSj9H=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) James Marshall 12 years ago Very busy, and was chaotic at first. Intimidating for very young children starting. Better organised now. Staff friendly and responsive to my children's needs. Holiday club is well run. 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