Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 50 weeks a year
Wind In The Willows Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Wind in the Willows Preschool Ltd is a family-operated childcare facility located in Amesbury, Salisbury, with over four decades of experience in early years education. Established in 2010 by Kerry Yeates, the preschool has grown from a community hall setting to its own dedicated building.
The nursery provides care for children aged 3 months to 4 years, operating 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The preschool prides itself on its highly qualified and dedicated staff, who hold NVQ levels 2, 3, 5, or full degrees, ensuring a high standard of provision that encourages individual learning and child development.
Their philosophy, "From our family to yours," emphasises quality childcare and a nurturing environment.
Our ethos
The preschool's philosophy, "From our family to yours," emphasises quality childcare and a nurturing environment, encouraging individual learning and child development.
What it's like
Children of all ages enjoy attending Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd, arriving happily and forming close relationships with staff. They spend much of their time outside, making choices about their play and exploring independently. Staff know children well and provide a varied range of engaging activities, taking into account their interests.
Family-run businessExperienced staffExtended opening hours
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
3 months to 4 years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Wind In The Willows Preschool
Last inspected 3 May 2023
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 of all ages enjoy attending Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd, arriving happily and forming close relationships with staff. They spend much of their time outside, making choices about their play and exploring independently. Staff know children well and provide a varied range of engaging activities, taking into account their interests.
Inspector highlights
- Children of all ages enjoy attending, forming close relationships with staff, which helps them feel settled and secure.
- Staff have a secure understanding of what they want children to learn and use effective teaching methods.
- Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, and building good friendships.
- There are strong partnerships with parents, with staff sharing information and supporting parents with helpful services.
- Leaders and staff have taken part in an accreditation scheme and monitor staff practice to ensure ongoing improvements and training.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the existing developments in the provision for babies to ensure that they enjoy a varied and rich set of experiences to help them make further progress
- 2develop effective strategies to limit the use of dummies to support babies' emerging speech.
Inspection #10287441 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children that need additional help with individual plans and focused activities effectively.
Outdoor space
Children spend much of their time outside where they make choices about their play and explore independently. Babies now have free access to a small outdoor area that successfully supports their growing independence, and they enjoy spending time there.
Parent Reviews of Wind In The Willows Preschool
3.0
(2)
Tamyle Bamfield
3 years ago
Awful nursery. Staff are rude, unprofessional. Don’t do hand overs, heard them shouting at kids and handed my child over in a soiled nappy and blamed me. Don’t send your kids here
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Kerry Yeates
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: May 2022
- June 2023Good
- May 2023Good
- June 2022Good
- May 2022Good
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